Natural Reserve "Gorges de l'Ardèche" from Châmes to Sauze

"Across the Natural Reserve"

Au rythme de vos pagaies découvrez les beautés de la Réserve Naturelle des Gorges de l'Ardèche. Les rapides et les plats  se succèdent, le décors est grandiose, les falaises sont imposantes, vous êtes loin de tout (pas de voiture, la route est à une centaine de mètres au dessus de vous). Une journée dans les Gorges, c'est une journée hors du temps, sur la rivière, dans la nature.

Points of interest

This is a shortest descent for everybody who wants to cross Ardeche Canyon. 

 Our opinion

All the others descents across the Ardeche Canyon are longer than this one. So, if you have one day only for this travel and you don't want to be too tired in the end, this descent is a best choice.  

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.

Alcool is prohibitten in the Natural Reserve.

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. In the spring and in the autumn take some warm clothers. 

Provide sufficient quantity of drinking water and food.

Organisation

We advise you to be at the meeting point a half hour before your shuttle, so you'll have enough of time to choose your equipement and to prepare everything.