Ardeche Classic Break

Paddle the breathtaking 'grand canyon of Europe' - the Ardeche gorge.

The 'Ardèche Classic Break' itinerary is shown below. It is the incredibly popular two-day descent of the Ardèche Gorge with camping en route.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 Arrival and Orientation
We will be on hand to get you to your accommodation, settled in and ready for two days on the water...

Day 2 Canoeing into the gorge...
Having packed your supplies into waterproof barrels you will receive a safety briefing before canoeing 16km, deep into the National Park to the Bivouac site to set up camp. For bivouac detail, see below.

Day 3 ...and out again!
After a night under the stars you will wake and have plenty of time to get packed up and going again. More rapids, beaches and spectacular scenery await as you complete the descent of the Ardèche Gorge.

Day 4 Optional Activity and Departure
If your travel schedule permits we can often squeeze in a detour to local sights or even a trip to the ropes course or caves among many more options...

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Your first and third night of this trip can either be spent camping or in a hotel but on the 2 day canoe trip you will spend a night camping in the Gorge. This takes place at one of only two official campsites in the Gorge National Park. Sites are staffed and have emergency access.

Normal access to the sites is by canoe. 16km of open paddling and short rapids make for a fun-filled day to travel to the site. Having pulled your canoes up onto the beach you take your river barrels (provided by us) full of your supplies and find a spot to make camp. Toilets, showers and barbecues are provided for your use.

As night closes in the sights and sounds of the gorge change as the night foragers begin to stir and the moonlight reflects off the limestone cliffs. Some guests choose to take a tent, others just a tarp and many just sleep under a canopy of stars. Camping equipment is included in the cost of the trip.

Morning brings a huge chorus from the waking forest and you will have plenty of time to rise, wash and eat before packing up and getting back onto the river for another day of paddling and taking on the rapids of the Ardeche Gorge.

At the end of the trip we will collect you and transport you back to your accommodation...

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Flexible departure dates

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