• Length of the trip30 km
  • Duration2 days
  • Paddling time7h00
  • From63 €

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Descent(s) not available on this date or for the number of people

The “Heart of the Gorge” trip is a unique experience that invites you to explore the entire canyon of the Ardèche Gorge in 2 days, combining adventure with total immersion in nature. The pace is more pleasant than a one-day trip. This route is accessible to all and offers two unforgettable days away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The Heart of the Gorge 30 km in 2 days

You start the trip by crossing the Pont d’Arc before entering the Gorge nature reserve, a truly wild sanctuary. An overnight stay in one of the bivouacs set up, Gaud or Gournier, gives a unique dimension to the experience. An evening under the stars to enjoy the peace and quiet and the imposing cliffs.

It will take approximately 3 to 4.5 hours of paddling on the first day, depending on the bivouac you have chosen. After a night in the heart of the gorge, the trip continues the next day to Sauze. You will arrive there in the afternoon. This trip allows you to avoid the rush of the day trips and fully enjoy the beauty of each place.

The Heart of the Gorge 30 km – 2 days Internet On-site
Number of people from 7 years old 1 to 10 63 € 65 €
11 to 29 61 € 63 €
30 to 49 59 € 61 €
over 50 55 € 59 €
Children from 7 to 12 years 2nd place 50%
of the rate		 50%
of the rate
Neopren rental 1 10 € 10 €

Note: Before booking this trip, remember to check the opening times and availability of the bivouacs (overnight stay in the bivouac is not included).

Ardèche Canoës Service - Descent map

Bivouac in the Ardèche Gorge

You must reserve your overnight stay in the bivouac for the two days in advance :

  • Bivouac Gaud: 3 hours of paddling.
  • Bivouac Gournier: 4.5 hours of paddling.

Our prices do not include the overnight stay in the bivouac.
Remember to book the bivouac tickets before reserving the canoe trip.

Your meeting for The Heart of the Gorge 30 km in 2 days

Departure and arrival time

Departures on the 1st day 10:00 am 11:00 am Noon
Return trips on the 2nd 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