The 30km Bivouac Descent is an iconic Ardèche River descent! This two-day adventure, complete with an overnight bivouac, is perfect for adventurous paddlers seeking a challenging yet accessible experience. Starting in Vallon Pont d’Arc, you’ll navigate through pristine natural landscapes, encountering rapids of varying intensity, and finish in Sauze.

Estimated duration: 2 days (4 to 5 hours of paddling per day). Level: Sporty, suitable for all ages (minimum 7 years old, swimming ability required). This immersive route offers stunning views of limestone cliffs, wild beaches, and rich biodiversity within the nature reserve, providing moments of relaxation and wonder amidst the Ardèche countryside, culminating in an overnight bivouac under the stars.

However, the bivouac site fee is not included.

Descent information

Difficulty: Sportive

Public: Adults and children aged 7 and over

Duration: Approximately 6 hours (over 2 days) (*time given for information only)

Return shuttles: Between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Arrivals and departures

Departure time: Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. non-stop

Departure base: Vallon Pont d’Arc landing stage*.

Arrival time: Between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Finishing point: Sauze landing stage (final finish)

* Understand the starting point

The starting base is that for the descent, given for information purposes only. You must first go to the Viking Bateaux Pavilion (see access map), from where you will be taken to the corresponding pier.

Everything you need to know about the 2-day, 30km bivouac descent of the Ardèche Gorges

Wondering where to go canoeing and kayaking with an overnight camping trip in Vallon Pont d’Arc? The 30km Overnight Camping Trip is an immersive 2-day journey through the Ardèche Gorges, taking place entirely within the nature reserve. This complete descent includes navigating rapids, passing under the Pont d’Arc, traversing the nature reserve, and offering breathtaking views of the protected biodiversity.

Tips for your overnight camping trip: Book your camping ticket, reserve and/or prepare your sleeping bag and food, and bring water, sunscreen, appropriate footwear, and overnight gear for a safe and environmentally responsible canoeing and kayaking experience. Our team provides a detailed briefing on the reserve’s rules and designated camping areas.

Advantages of this route: Immersive over 2 days with bivouac, the 30 km Bivouac Descent combines ecological discovery and nighttime rest, with impressive cliffs and varied fauna.

Up to 20% discount on your Ardèche descent

59€
Internet prices*
*Adult Internet price from 15 years up to 9 people

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*Up to 20% immediate discount per person on the adult in-store price.

65€
Adult price
*Normal adult price from age 15 in one of our sales outlets.

40€
Child price*
*Price for normal children aged 7 to 14 in one of our sales outlets.

57€
Group prices*
*Price for normal groups of 10 to 20 people at one of our sales outlets.

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Compare other canoe-kayak routes

To choose your ideal trip, consult our map of canoe and kayak routes in the Ardèche region, starting from Vallon Pont d’Arc. It compares distances, difficulty levels, and durations for half-day, full-day, and overnight trips. View rapids, points of interest, and campsites for a detailed overview. Discover how the 30km, 2-day trip with overnight camping—the most immersive experience—fits into our overall packages.