Maxi pleasure canoe descent - 12km* - 1 day departure from Sampzon

THIS IS THE DESCENT OF THE ARDECHE BY CANOE OR KAYAK NOT TO BE MISSED!

The program for your next vacation in the Ardèche: recharge your batteries, get away from it all, discover, laugh, get together with family or friends, swim, dive, paddle...
Embark on a canoe or kayak descent on the Ardèche for about ten kilometers of intense pleasure: splashing slides, mineral landscapes of limestone cliffs, breathtaking rapids, magical discovery of the Pont d'Arc arch and entrance gate to the majestic canyon of the Gorges de l'Ardèche and navigate freely!

 

Respect nature, preserve its biodiversity, educate your children. It's possible.
Take a first step with us and act for the planet.
By choosing this route which minimizes bus journeys since you leave from the CAP07 base, by putting on a solar T-Shirt, by taking a zero-plastic and zero-waste picnic, you are taking a giant step towards eco-responsibility.

You can view our eco-responsible commitments here.

The discovery of the Ardeche at the end of your paddle: guaranteed sensations

*exact distance measured with Calc Maps 11.49km


  In 1 day

  Passage of the Pont d'Arc

  Ideal for families

  Transport on site and return by bus


THE PROGRAM FOR YOUR CANOE DAY:GO DOWN THE ARDECHE IN COMPLETE FREEDOM, NO STRESS


 

What you will discover:

This is THE descent of the Ardeche by canoe-kayak, essential to do with family or friends.
Your program: a few strokes of the paddle, chaining small rapids and long bodies of water, sliding down the slides, passing the illustrious Charlemagne rapid enthroned at the top of its cliff and the Pont d'Arc famous natural heritage, making refreshing and pleasant swimming breaks and a picnic on a beach by the river...

 

Who is going with you?

This trip on the secret Ardèche is suitable for discovering a canoe descent in complete safety for beginners and families, a privileged playground for children.

 

HOW IT WORKS:

 

The meeting: where and when?

Where: At the CAP 07 base in Sampzon 1 chemin de la digue. Sampzon's private riverside pier is a 1-minute walk from the CAP07CANOE reception desk.

A tailor-made day of relaxation at your own pace:

When: You park your vehicle in our free private car park and board whenever you want (between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.) from our pier in SAMPZON on the banks of the Ardèche. 

No stress, only happiness.

 

How do I get back to Sampzon?

CAP07canoe welcomes you at the arrival of your descent to CHÂMES, and takes care of you immediately and completely: disembark, entrust your canoes at the water's edge to our team who will take care of bringing them closer and loading them on the trailers, head to our air-conditioned shuttles parked in the shade: a VIP welcome for everyone, comfort to savor.
A regular return service to SAMPZON is provided by our CAP 07 CANOE shuttles at 12:30 p.m. and then every 40 minutes from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

 

What equipment is provided? 

Everyone is personally equipped with suitable equipment: A buoyancy aid adapted to each person's size, a double or single paddle according to your choice and your experience, one container per family.
The canoes (2 to 4 people) and kayaks (1 person) are all self-draining, equipped with comfort seats (on reservation), roto-moulded footrests: on your paddles, ready, set off for an unforgettable descent of the Ardèche!

  

What should I bring?

The ideal outfit for this canoe trip is shorts, a swimsuit, an anti-UV T-shirt, a cap, a towel, drinks, a picnic, closed water shoes, and remember to attach your glasses. We do not recommend the use of sunscreen under the vest. Remember to have a sun t-shirt, it's cheaper than a tube of sunscreen and it makes the fish happy.
Do not embark fragile sophisticated electronic equipment, sand and water are not their friends. Protect them in waterproof pockets.
In addition "Smile you are photographed" by PHOTO7 on the descent.

 

What are our navigation and safety tips?

A complete briefing of the descent is given to each to expose the particular points of the hike.
A map of the course is stuck on each bottle and tells you the approximate paddle times between the points of interest.
The personalized provision of canoes is made under the advice of our team.
Apply the safety rules provided before boarding.

 

How long is your canoe trip?

Descent 12km from SAMPZON requires about 3 hours of paddling and is done in free time: you leave from our CAP07 base in SAMPZON whenever you want, you arrive at the CHÂMES landing stage whenever you want! no stress, just fun!

 

What is the highlight of this Maxi Plaisir descent?

It's an à la carte Descent of the Ardèche ideal for families or friends: you are the only masters on board, you choose your formula, your schedules, your canoes or kayaks...

 

 12 km 

RATES 2024

per person

 

In store

Online

booking

Adult

 From 1 to 9 people

35 33

Adult

From 10 to 19 people

32€ 30€

Child normal seat*

(from 7 to 12 years old)

25 25

child passenger**

(from 7 to 12 years old)

17 17

*Child in 2nd place of a canoe accompanied by an adult

** Child in 3rd place of a canoe, without paddle

 

Group rate (Meeting at the bottom of the page for online group reservations)
(over 20 adults), please consult us.

The rental price is indicated for 1 person, it includes the supply of equipment (paddle, life jacket, waterproof container), and transport from the CAP07 base, in Sampzon, on departure and return from the landing stage at the CAP07 base in Sampzon.

 


DURATION OF YOUR CANOE DESCENT

 3 hour of paddling

DIFFICULTY OF THE CANOE COURSE

  Easy

DEPARTURE TIMES FROM OUR SAMPZON BASE

  Departure times: free and non-stop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During July August we strongly recommend a 9am departure.


  Return times: at 12:30 p.m. then every 40 minutes from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Choice of return time on the day of departure


BOOK YOUR CANOE DESCENT ONLINE



For group rates from 10 people it's here


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE DESCENTING THE ARDECHE BY CANOE - KAYAK

It is mandatory to be at least 7 years old and to know how to swim to be able to board the free descent.

 


  Double hull canoe and kayak

  Knowing how to swim is mandatory

  Mandatory water shoes

  Flip flops are not recommended