Pack Eau Vive 212 + 24 km2 days
Combine the descents of 12 km and 24 km, to do the 36 km in 2 times with our Pack Eau Vive 2 !
Mazes
Châmes
Sauze
12 + 24 km
2 days
On your course
- Canoe slides
- Rapid Le Charlemagne
- The Pont d'Arc
- Nature reserve of the Gorges de l'Ardèche
- The Cathédrale rock
- The Cirque de la Madeleine
- Numerous rapids
Duration of the descent
- 2h30 / 3h00 + 4h30 / 5h00 of paddling depending on the water level and your experience, spread over 2 days.
For exemple : the first day you do the Maxi des Minis 12 km and the next day the Gorges de l’Ardèche 1 – 24 km or vice versa. After your online booking, we will contact you to discuss the sequence of your descents.
Attention : the difference with the descent in 2 days (l’Aventure – 36 km with bivouac) is that you spend the night in a accomodation of your choice. This night is not included in the rate.
Course
- From Les Mazes to Châmes (12 km) and from Châmes to Sauze (24 km)
Highlights of the descent
- Passage of the famous canoe slides, the rapid of Le Charlemagne, the Pont d’Arc, the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, the Cathédrale rock, the Cirque de la Madeleine, numerous rapids.
Starting point
Maxi des Minis
| Starting times | Starting point N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
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| 9am | 10am | 11am | 1.30pm | |
| From 30/03 to 06/05 From 15/09 to 30/09 |
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| Starting times | Starting point N° 2 Les Mazes |
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| 8am – 1.30pm | 9am – 1.30pm | |
| From 07/05 to 30/06 From 01/09 to 14/09 |
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| From 01/07 to 31/08 | ||
Gorges de l’Ardèche 1
| Starting times | Starting point N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
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| 7.30am – 9.30am | 8.30am – 9.30am | |
| From 30/03 to 30/06 From 01/09 to 30/09 |
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| From 01/07 to 31/08 | ||
The return
- After your descent, a bus will bring you back to the starting point.
- Return times subject to availability, to be defined before starting.
| Return times | Starting point N° 1 Maxi des Minis |
Starting point N° 1 Gorges de l’Ardèche 1 |
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| 11.30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm | 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm | Between 3.30pm and 5pm | |
| From 30/03 to 30/06 From 01/09 to 30/09 |
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| From 01/07 to 31/08 | |||
| Depending on the season | |||
Please note
- Return times are indicative and depend on the arrival of our customers, traffic on the road and any unforeseen situations. On busy days, extra waiting time should be expected.
The rates
| Pack Eau Vive 22 days – 12 + 24 km | |||
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| Internet | Off season | High season | |
| 1 to 9 adults | 65 € | 67 € | 70 € |
| 10 to 19 adults | 62 € | 63 € | 66 € |
| + 20 adults | 59 € | 59 € | 63 € |
| Children from 7 to 12 years old 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
| Children from 7 to 12 years old 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
Book
Descent(s) not available on this date or for the number of people
Please remind to take on your descent
Water, pick nick, sun cream (organic), shoes attached to the feet (sandals, water shoes, sport shoes…), strings for sun glasses, plastic bag to put your belongings in. Click here for more practical information.
Our barrels are watertight, nevertheless, we can not garantee the watertightness because this depends on how the barrel is closed by its user.
For your questions, please check our FAQ page.
The Pack Eau Vive 2
Canoe slides
RapidsOur other descents
L’Estivale – 5 km
L’Estivale is our latest addition, this canoe trip departing from our starting point N° 2, located in the Mazes district of Vallon Pont d’Arc, is perfectly suited to families. Throughout the 5 km of the route, you will navigate large bodies of calm water, rich in varied fauna and flora. This canoe descent on the Ardèche of 1h30 of paddling time will also have some thrills in store for you with the famous canoe slides. Also called “slides”, you will find three slides on this canoe descent, fun and unforgettable memories for the whole family on each descent. To recover from your emotions, the beaches on the banks of the Ardèche are ideal for a picnic stop, a swim or simply a relaxing break under the sun of the Gorges de l'Ardèche.
Canoe slides
Mini Descent – 7 km
The Mini Descent of the Gorges de l'Ardèche connects Vallon Pont d'arc to the hamlet of Châmes, gateway to the Gorges de l'Ardèche National Reserve. It will take you 1h30 on average to complete this descent in an Ardèche canoe. On the program for this course, ideal for fun with family or friends, 3 rapids including the legendary Charlemagne, and of course the passage under the Pont d'Arc. No stress, here the idea is to take your time to discover the splendid landscapes of Ardèche. Once you arrive at Stop 9, the last stopping point for Ardèche canoe descents before the Gorges de l'Ardèche canyon, a shuttle bus system provided by the Base Nautique du Pont d'Arc will take you to your vehicle.
Rapid of Le Charlemagne
Pont d’Arc
Mini Descent with a certified guide – 7 km
The 7 km Mini Descent with instructor is another way to discover this legendary Ardèche canoe descent. Our experienced guides will share with you their love of canoeing and our beautiful Ardèche river, while guaranteeing your safety. The only descent accessible to children from 4 ½ years old on the Ardèche, this canoe descent is the solution for families with young children. The 7 km accompanied descent is the unforgettable experience of your family vacation with young children.
Rapid of Le Charlemagne
Pont d’Arc
Maxi des Minis – 12 km
This canoe descent, popular with families, groups of friends, bachelorette parties and bachelorette parties, connects the Mazes plain (hamlet of Vallon Pont d'arc) to the hamlet of Châmes; 12Kms on the program, for around 3 hours of paddles. Sensation guaranteed in this descent with the three canoe slides and the passages of rapids, including the Charlemagne but also discovery of the jewels of the Ardèche with the Pont d'Arc, the first cliffs of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, the numerous coves and wild beaches along the river.
Canoe slides
Rapid of Le Charlemagne
Pont d’Arc
Gorges de l’Ardèche 1 – 24 km
This is the historic Ardèche canoe descent, the one that will take you into the most beautiful canyon in Europe: The Gorges de l’Ardèche. 24km from Châmes and approximately 4h30 of paddling in the Gorges de l’Ardèche National Reserve. This descent of the Ardèche combines around twenty rapids including the famous “Dent Noire rapid”, remarkable cliffs such as the Cirque de la Madeleine, the Cathedral, wild beaches and unique flora and fauna. This Ardèche canoe trip is unmissable during your stay as a couple, a group of friends or a family in Vallon Pont d’Arc.
Nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche
Gorges de l’Ardèche 2 – 31 km
Amis sportifs, vous apprécierez ce parcours au cœur des Gorges de l’Ardèche suffisamment long pour en avoir plein les yeux et les bras. La descente de l’Ardèche en canoë au départ de Vallon Pont d’Arc, vous conduira sous le Pont d’arc, et à travers la réserve des gorges de l’Ardèche. L’arrivée après 6h de pagaie environ se fait à Sauze juste avant Saint Martin d’Ardèche. La Base Nautique du Pont d’Arc assurera le retour à votre véhicule grâce à nos bus. Cette descente de l’Ardèche est la descente du marathon internationale des Gorges de l’Ardèche, alors à vos chronos objectifs 1h30 !!!
Rapid of Le Charlemagne
Pont d’Arc
Nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche
Descent in 2 days – 31 km – Bivouac
Sometimes you have to know how to take your time in the Gorges de l'Ardèche, the canoe descent of the Ardèche over two days with bivouac is the ideal formula for those. At your own pace you will discover the gems of the Ardèche, the Pont d'Arc of course but also the Gorges de l'Ardèche national reserve, the numerous rapids along the route. Immersion in the heart of nature and an unforgettable experience for adults and children, whether with friends or simply with family. The night at the Gaud bivouac or Gournier bivouac under the starry sky of the Ardèche Gorges makes this descent of the Ardèche a moment out of time.
Rapid of Le Charlemagne
Pont d’Arc
Nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche
L’Aventure in 2 days – 36 km – Bivouac
For the adventurers ! You're off for 36 km of Ardeche canoeing over two days. On the program are the 3 canoe slides, the passage of the Pont d’Arc in a canoe and kayak, and the Gorges de l’Ardèche National Reserve. After a first day of descent of the Ardèche rich in emotion and memories, you arrive at the Gaud bivouac or the Gournier bivouac for a well-deserved moment of rest in a magical setting. In the early morning, you get back in your canoes or kayaks to resume the descent of the Ardèche, the rapids follow one another under the unique panorama of the Gorges de l'Ardèche canyon. At the end of the day, Base Nautique du Pont d'Arc will ensure your return to the starting point.
Canoe slides
Rapid of Le Charlemagne
Pont d’Arc
Nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche
Pack Eau Vive 1 – 7 + 24 km
Created by Yves Charmasson, one of the pioneers of canoe and kayak rental in Ardèche and founder of the Pont d'Arc Nautical Base, the Eau Vive Pack offers an original formula for canoeing down the Ardèche by combining the two historic routes : the 7km Mini Descent and the 24km descent of the Ardèche. This is the perfect formula, at the best price for people wishing to make several descents of the Ardèche during their stay in Vallon Pont d’Arc.
Rapid of Le Charlemagne
Pont d’Arc
Nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche