Paddle the Gorges de l'Ardèche!
The following options are available from April until the end of June and during September, perfect if you fancy a short break away from it all, are just passing through or near the area or if you have already arranged a holiday in the Ardèche but want to reserve your trip down the river. Trips for July and August need to be booked very early to check availability of accommodation and are likely to incurr a slight premium charge due to higher rates in peak months. Camping options are much harder to get during the peak months as they are often booked out a year in advance!- For more information regarding the Bivouac (overnight camp in the Gorge) click the link.
- For a better sense of what to expect during your river descent view the following Gallery.
- For information on accommodation, click the link. Hotel, camping and Yurts available.
- For Car Hire, please visit the following link.
"A most enjoyable experience in all aspects - good fun - good company - and not a dull moment in two days. Many thanks" Peter, Sept '10
| One-night options |
Two-night options | Three-night options |
Instructor/Guide rates |
Booking form |
Example dates show how your selection may fit over a weekend, however mid-week dates are also available.
| Friday Eve | Saturday Day |
Saturday Eve |
Sunday Day |
Sunday Eve | Price per person |
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One-Night Options |
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| A1 |
Paddle (14km) |
Bivouac |
Paddle (18km) |
£49 | ||
| B1 |
Paddle (8km) |
Camp 3* |
Paddle (24km) |
£74 | ||
| C1 |
Paddle (8km) |
Hotel 2* +breakfast |
Paddle (24km) |
£99 | ||
| D1 | Paddle (8km) | Hotel 2* +breakfast+supper |
Paddle (24km) |
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£119 | |
Two-Night Options |
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| If you would prefer, the second night can be after the descent. See option D2 as an example. |
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| A2 |
Camp 3* |
Paddle (14km) |
Bivouac |
Paddle (18km) |
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£74 |
| B2 |
Camp 3* |
Paddle (8km) |
Camp 3* |
Paddle (24km) |
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£99 |
| C2 | Hotel 2* +breakfast |
Paddle (14km) |
Bivouac | Paddle (18km) |
£99 | |
| D2 |
Paddle (8km) |
Hotel 2* +breakfast |
Paddle (24km) |
Hotel 2* +breakfast | £149 | |
| E2 | Yurt + breakfast |
Paddle (14km) |
Yurt + breakfast |
Paddle (18km) |
£159 |
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| F2 | Hotel 2* +breakfast+supper |
Paddle (8km) |
Hotel 2* +breakfast+supper |
Paddle (24km) |
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£189 |
Three-Night Options |
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| Please note that if you want to keep your room /pitch whilst on bivvi then you need to select options B - E. |
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| A3 |
Camp 3* |
Paddle (14km) |
Bivouac |
Paddle (18km) |
Camp 3* |
£99 |
| B3 |
Camp 3* |
Paddle (8km) |
Camp 3* |
Paddle (24km) |
Camp 3* |
£124 |
| C3 |
Hotel 2* +breakfast |
Paddle (8km) |
Hotel 2* +breakfast |
Paddle (24km) |
Hotel 2* +breakfast |
£199 |
| D3 | Yurt + breakfast |
Paddle (14km) |
Yurt + breakfast |
Paddle (18km) |
Yurt + breakfast |
£209 |
| E3 |
Hotel 2* +breakfast+supper |
Paddle (8km) |
Hotel 2* +breakfast+supper |
Paddle (24km) |
Hotel 2* +breakfast+supper | £259 |
- All prices based on 2 sharing.
- In all options, other than those with a Bivouac, the distances are reversible. If you are not sure which option best suits your requirements please contact us to discuss possibilities.
- Please note that if you require a bivouac, new rules put in place by the SGGA (who control the bivvi sites in the gorge) mean that prior booking is now essential and early reservations are needed to guarantee places on certain dates.
- Bivouac tickets cost an additional £5 per person
- Only requirement is min age 7rys and ability to swim 25m.
Instructor/Guide Rates
| For groups of 5 people or less: | Per Person |
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| Two day trip | £75 | ||
| For groups of 6-8: |
Total Price | ||
| Two day /Private Guide | £400 |
Each instructor can take up to 8 people. If your group is larger than that you will require a second guide.
Although not required,
we do suggest that you have an English guide who knows the river like
the back of his hand (over 16 years experience on the Ardèche) to ensure that you get the most from your trip
down the river. The river level can vary dramatically depending on the time of year - as does the severity of certain rapids. The guide will help to ensure your safety whilst
navigating the numerous rapids and will make sure that you time the trip to best suit you.The Guide will also highlight points of
interest during your descent such as appropriate places for rock jumps; or the Templer Ruin situated half way down the Gorge; or the best rapid to swim down!
Once the form has been received you will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone to confirm the details of your booking. You will then be sent a link which will take you to a personally created booking page on the website where secure payment can be made.
