• Length of the trip56 km
  • Duration4 days / 3 nightsCampsite + Bivouac
  • Paddling time15h00
  • From98 €

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The Complete Gorge 56 km in 4 days

“The Complete Gorge” is the longest and most comprehensive of our canoe trips. In 4 days and 56 km, you will paddle and discover the variety of stunning landscapes: majestic gorges, agricultural plains, beautiful villages and the sublime canyon of the Ardèche Gorge.

This route is an adventure outside of what you are used to, peppered with swimming and picnic breaks. A spectacular finale is reserved for you for the last two days: crossing the mystical Pont d’Arc and crossing the Gorge nature reserve, a wild and protected place.

The Complete Gorge 56 km – 3 days Internet On-site
Number of people from 7 years old 1 to 10 98 € 100 €
11 to 29 94 € 96 €
30 to 49 90 € 92 €
over 50 88 € 90 €
Children from 7 to 12 years 2nd place 50%
of the rate		 50%
of the rate
Neopren rental 1 18 € 18 €
Ardèche Canoës Service - Descent map

The stages of the 4-day tour

Day 1

Start in Vogüé or Balazuc (depending on the water level). You paddle to Pradons and spend your first night in a campsite there.

Day 2

Back on the river from Pradons to Vallon Pont d’Arc where you will spend a second night in a campsite.

Day 3

A great day awaits you from Vallon Pont d’Arc to the Bivouac Gournier in the heart of the Ardèche Gorge.

Day 4

The last section takes you from the Bivouac Gournier to Sauze to complete this beautiful adventure.

Accommodation

1st and 2nd nights at the campsite

Plan a night in Pradons (between days 1 and 2) and a night in Vallon Pont d’Arc (between days 2 and 3). These nights at the campsites are not included in our prices, but once you have confirmed your reservation for a trip, we can recommend the best accommodations.

3rd night in the bivouac

The night in the bivouac Gournier (between the 3rd and 4th day) is unavoidable. Remember to book your bivouac ticket in advance (not included).

Note: Check the availability of the campsites and the bivouac Gournier before booking.

Votre rendez-vous pour L’Intégrale des Gorges 56 km en 4 jours

Departure and arrival time

Departure on the 1st day 9:00 am
Return trips on the 4th day 4:30 – 5:00 pm
Earlier: on request (groups)

Meeting point

1st option: Directly in Vallon Pont d’Arc
(Early and peak season)

107 passage François Lecler
Route des Gorges
07150 Vallon Pont d’Arc

200 m after the roundabout of the canyon

2nd option*: In Sauze + Shuttle
(May weekends and all days from June on)

428 Route de Sauze
07700 Saint Martin d’Ardèche

* 2nd option: If you prefer to leave your car in Sauze (Saint-Martin d’Ardèche), the arrival point of your canoe trip, we will organise a shuttle for you on the first day to take you to the starting point of your trip (no waiting in the evening; 15 minutes to the highway).

  • Meeting point in Sauze at 8.15 am
  • Departure from Sauze by bus to Vallon Pont d’Arc
  • Arrival at our station in Vallon Pont d’Arc (CSVP) at 9.30 am: information, initiation, departure for the descent
  • From 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm: free arrival of the descent (your car is on site)

What not to forget to properly prepare your activity

  • Old sneakers or watersandals (shoes which keep at the feet). For your security, avoid shoelaces
  • Swimsuit
  • T-shirt (beware of sunburns)
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses, without forgetting the little string to attache them
  • Camping stuff (tent, sleeping bag…)
  • Cold food, or to warm up (a communal barbecue is available in the bivouacs, barbecue to rent at the campsites)
  • Enough water (at least 1 litre per day and per person), food is available on the campsites and in the bivouacs
  • Change of clothes and warm clothes for the evening
  • Avoid bringing jewelry and other non-waterproof, fragile or valuable items