Ardeche stag weekend

Mastering moving water Level 2

This course aims to take people who are fairly new to moving water boating & give them the personal coaching & guidance to progress to the next level. The trip includes two 2-day river descents with overnight camping plus 5 nights based at our hotel.

The Ardeche gorge is famous in the canoeing world and many thousands of people come each year to enjoy the scenic river descent.

We'll certainly be paddling the gorge but we'll head to some lesser known lakes and rivers as well in order to provide the necessary variety for skills development.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1:
Arrival and orientation

Day 2 (Ardeche):
AM: Flat water skills analyses/orientation (getting to know the boat)
PM: 6km descent focusing on basic moving water paddling skills
EVE: Expedition planning

Day 3/4 (Ardeche):
2 day 26km expedition through the Ardèche gorge National Park

Day one will focus on coaching individual performance & developing an understanding of river formations (rapids), boat trim & paddling in wind.

Overnight bivvy in the gorge (hammocks & tarps). We'll look at some simple campcraft.

Day 2 will be a continuation of skills & knowledge learned so far & a focus on safety. We'll look at personal & group safety, rescue techniques & emergency procedures

Day 5 (Ardeche):
This is a rest day & plenty of optional activities are available.

Day 6/7 (Allier):
2 day 18km exped from Nouveau Monde to Pont D'Alleyras

There are 42 class 2 & 3 rapids on this section of river through a remote, beautiful part of Southern France. There is a limit on the number of boats allowed on this river so you don't get that overcrowded feel you can get on the Ardeche.

The descent will focus on developing the necessary skill sets to operate as part of a competent group of paddlers on intermediate water.

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Accommodation Details

Accommodation (1 night camping, 5 nights hotel)