Good Morning Pont D'Arc -  5km

Safety First: Suitable for Children Aged 7 and Up Who Can Swim

Experience a magical early-morning moment, completely alone under the Pont d'Arc. Enjoy a self-guided canoe descent down the Ardèche at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the river as it awakens—the soft splash of paddles skimming the water, the distant croaking of frogs, and majestic herons coming to drink at dawn. The morning sky reflecting off the river makes the atmosphere truly spellbinding. The bonus: a delicious breakfast to savor right beneath the Pont d'Arc to extend this unique experience.

Breakfast Basket Packed with Local Delicacies:

  • Bread: 1/2 fresh baguette

  • Country Pâté (200g, for 2–3 people): From Boucherie Puzzi in Lanarce, carrying the Goûter l'Ardèche quality seal

  • Chestnut Cream (80g): From Marron Châtaigne in Laboule — Certified Organic

  • Fruit Juice / Cold Tea (25 cl): From Interludes Ardéchois, choice of Apple-Thyme juice or Peach Iced Tea

Carte descente de l'ardeche canoe kayak
Carte descente de l'ardeche canoe kayak
Carte descente de l'ardeche canoe kayak - responsive
Carte descente de l'ardeche canoe kayak - responsive
1 : Balazuc
2 : Ruoms
3 : Sampzon
4 : Salavas
5 : Vallon Pont d'Arc
6 : Châmes
7 : St Martin d'Ardèche
R1 : Charlemagne
R2 : La dent noire
R3 : La toupine de gournier
R4 : La pastière
B1 : Bivouac Gaud
B2 : Bivouac Gournier

Ardèche Gorges National Nature Reserve

Rates Online On site
Adult 38€ 38€
Child with normal seat*
From 7 to 12 years old
30€ 30€
 Child passenger**
From 7 to 12 years old
25€ 25€

*Child in the 2nd seat of a canoe, accompanied by an adult
**Child in the 3rd (middle) seat of a canoe, without a paddle

Departure Point for Your Canoe Trip

Meeting Point
CAP 07 Water Sports Center, 1 chemin de la digue, Sampzon (Ardèche).
Please arrive 15 minutes before your departure, make use of our free private parking, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Shuttle Departures
6:30 AM
Hassle-Free Logistics:
We provide your shuttle transfer from our base in Sampzon directly to the launch point in Vallon Pont d'arc.

Return to Sampzon After Your Trip

Châmes landing point, just past the Pont d’Arc.
Our team will meet you, load your equipment, and guide you to your return shuttle.

Return Times

  • First return shuttle: 9:00 AM
  • Second return shuttle: 12:30 AM

Find all the details on our Practical Info page:

  • Equipment provided

  • Practical tips

  • Safety rules
How to prepare for your trip
Good Morning Pont D'Arc -  5km
À partir de 38€
1h of padling
Difficulty :
Departure : 6h30
Return : 9h or 12h30
For families
Passage of the Pont d'Arc
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Group rates are available when booking online (more than 20 adults, please contact us).
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