Descent from Moulinon to Duniere

A plaisure of kayaking in a green valley

This descent is possible in a spring only. As a descent of 5 km, it starts in Le Moulinon but a finish is farer and it lets you to discover another part of the Eyrieux river.

Practical information

Distance: 10 Km

Time to paddle: about 3h.

Recommended time: 3h30-4h.

Departure time: everyday from 9am to 3pm, a spring only

Difficulty : 3 kayak slides to overcome the dams and few small rapids.

Start: Le Moulinon (2 km  below Saint Sauveur de Montagut).

Finish: Duniere sur Eyrieux.

Points of interest

A special descent which is possible in a spring only.

Easy to access by car from Lyon and the Rhone Valley.

The regulatory imperatives

Each participant must know how to swim; each participant must wear a lifejackets at all times.

Children ( under 18 y.o.) can not participate alone, they must be accompanied by an responsible adult. 

Prohibition of rental with childen under 7 y.o. Interdiction de la location avec des enfants de moins de sept ans.

Warning : Canoe Kayak rent is prohibited if the water level is too high.

In case of prohibition of rent due to a water lever too iportant, you will be (accroding to your choice) either refunded or postponed to a date that suits you.

Don't forget

Take shoes that are good for you feet and protect them, such as sneakers or water shoes (no flip-flops).

Wear an adequate and adapted to the weather clothers: cap, windbreaker, T-short, long shorts that effectiverly protects the thighs from sunburn.

Provide sufficient quantity of drinking water.

Discription

You are going to choose your canoe kayak 1 seater or 2 seaters just before starting your descent, what is why you can not make this choice during a booking. If you would like, you can start by jumping in the river in your boat; there is a tobogan just at the kayak landing. The descent pass across a authentic French countryside, in a green environment.  In the end a bus bring you back to the start point.