12 kmMidi Trip canoeing through the Canoe Slides in Ardèche

These are smooth concrete features that turn a weir into a water slide. You let yourself glide down with the paddle held up, well centred and aligned with the current. No special technique required, it is one of the most fun moments of the trip.

The 6 km goes under the Pont d'Arc and finishes at Châmes. The 12 km starts from Les Mazes, also goes under the Pont d'Arc but adds the canoe slides and 2 extra rapids. It is a sportier and more complete version of the half-day.

Yes, from age 7 for children comfortable on the water and able to swim. The route includes fun but not dangerous rapids. Children especially love the canoe slides.

Departures are possible until 12pm in high season to ensure arrival before the end of the day. Allow about 3 h of paddling, plus breaks.

The four canoe slides are between the Les Mazes base and Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, in the first part of the route. You go through them before the rapids and the Pont d'Arc.