Practical information

THE ARDECHE,

A class 1 to 3 river (depending on water levels) without any great technical difficulty, with around 20 series of rapids, which is what makes the descent attractive.

REQUIRED CONDITIONS

- You should be at least 7 years old and accompanied by a responsible adult.

- You should be able to swim 25 metres and go underwater.

- You should be in good physical condition and should not be afraid of water.


OUR CENTRE

1) AT VALLON PONT D’ARC, ROUTE DES GORGES.

2) AT THE FOOT OF THE PONT D’ARC.

3) IN CHAMES, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE CANYON.

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equipment, boats
EQUIPMENT

A fleet unique in the Ardèche with 600 recently-acquired, high-quality boats (two-seater and three-seater kayaks, one-seater canoes) made of polythene and provided with all accessories and equipment (K1 reserved for the more experienced).

RESTAURANT

OUR RESTAURANT “L’AUBERGE DU PONT D’ARC” is situated in the former meander of the Ardèche, opposite the listed Pont d’Arc and close to the recently-discovered CHAUVET cave. It offers local dishes, grills, snacks and ice creams against a background of vines and evergreen oaks. It can accommodate 100 people inside and 250 people on our large shady terraces: a pleasant place to be from June to September.

restauration, inn

And also our activities: Gorge walking, Potholing, Climbing, Mountain-biking, Adventure trail, Mountain-walking ....

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Base Nautique du Pont d'Arc - 07150 VALLON-PONT-D'ARC
Tel. 33 04 75 37 17 79 - Fax 33 04 75 88 11 34
Email: Charmasson.Yves@canoe-ardeche.com


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