A great team, attentive and offering quality service. Easy and free parking. A small shop with handy accessories to round off your kayak trip (water shoes, caps, smartphone cases…). Coffee on arrival and free cold drinks available. Highly recommended.
Your Ardèche canoe descent since 1998
Canoe & kayak in Ardèche
at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
From €25/person Up to -20% online discount 
- Safety briefingbefore every departure
- Pro equipmentsupplied & checked
- Shuttle includedboth ways
- Waterproof barrelkeep your gear dry
7 descents, 1 legendary river
Choose your Ardèche canoe descent
Ardèche canoe descent from 6 to 36 km starting at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: paddle under The Pont d'Arc in a half day, take on the sporty run through the Nature Reserve, or spend 2 days bivouacking at the heart of the Gorges. Canoe and kayak hire with shuttle back included. Choose your trip and book online.
~1h30
Mini Trip 6 km
- 3 rapids
- The Pont d'Arc
~3h
Midi Trip 12 km
- 5 rapids
- The Pont d'Arc
- Canoe slides
~5h
The Reserve 24 km
- 8 rapids
~6h
The Sporty 30 km
- 10 rapids
- The Pont d'Arc
~7h
The Full Run 36 km
- 12 rapids
- The Pont d'Arc
- Canoe slides
2 days
Nature Bivouac 30 km
- 10 rapids
- The Pont d'Arc
2 days
Adventure Bivouac 36 km
- 12 rapids
- The Pont d'Arc
- Canoe slides
The Viking Bateaux experience
Why run your Ardèche canoe descent
with Viking Bateaux?
Based at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc since 1998, we are one of the most experienced canoe and kayak hire companies in the Gorges de l'Ardèche. 7 descents from 6 to 36 km, professional equipment checked every season, full safety briefing and shuttle back included: everything is in place so you can enjoy your Ardèche canoe descent to the fullest. View our prices and book online with up to 20 % off straight away.
- +25 years of experience Ardèche canoe descent specialists at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc since 1998.
- Local and passionate team We know every rapid, every beach and every corner of the Gorges.
- Professional equipment Canoes, life jackets, paddles and waterproof barrels checked every season.
- Full safety briefing Map of the Gorges, instructions and landmarks before every departure.
- Shuttle back included Return transport between the base and your put-in point.
- 7 routes, all levels From the 6 km half day to the 2 day bivouac in the nature reserve.
We had an unforgettable stay thanks to an amazing team. Always attentive to their customers, they were warm and caring from start to finish. Despite our personal mishaps, the team supported us with professionalism and kindness. We highly recommend this place! Thanks to the whole team, see you soon for new adventures.
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable transport with an air-conditioned bus. No hassle, everything is set up so you can just enjoy yourself. Go for it, no worries at all.
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From Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Saint-Martin
Interactive map of the canoe routes
in the Gorges de l'Ardèche
Select a route to see its path along the river: put-ins, rapids, iconic sites such as The Pont d'Arc and the Cathédrale, Gaud and Gournier bivouacs. Plan your trip before you book, or open the full-screen route map.
- Put-ins
- Iconic sites
- Bivouacs
- Rapids
- Villages
- River
- Active route
River
Your route
Put-ins
Monuments
Bivouacs
Rapids
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Your adventure doesn't stop at the river
The Gorges de l'Ardèche and The Pont d'Arc
32 km of canyon listed as a Grand Site de France, 300-metre limestone cliffs and a natural arch unlike any other in Europe. Two must-see sites to explore on the water by canoe or from the viewpoints along the scenic road.