Sports and leisure activities Saillans

The Ardèche is not the only river where you can go white water rafting. The Drôme also offers some great sensations. Of course the flow is not the same and at the height of the summer, you will sometimes have to push your canoe on some dry areas. Anyway, this is a very nice way to discover, along the water, the Drôme landscapes. Going down the Drôme on portions ranging from 2 to 49 km, in a few hours or in two days, you will be able to admire the singular mountain of the Three Beaks under all its aspects and its colors according to your picnic or swimming stops and according to the time. Canoë Drôme has been established in Saillans for more than thirty years and offers you 400 boats spread over two bases, one in Saillans (Lido, the pioneer of canoeing bases in the Drôme, installed more than twenty years ago) and the other in Crest/Aouste-Sye. You have a choice of boats: canoe-kayak, raft, mini-raft or hotdogs (inflatable canoes for two people). Please note: we provide you with life jackets and waterproof boxes to store your belongings, and we pick you up by shuttle upon arrival. Those who are allergic to water can rent electrically powered bicycles to ride the "river path" along the Drôme. In season, there is a snack bar (meal tray or more elaborate menu), a convenience store (sun cream, tee-shirt, glasses...) and wifi access to send live pictures of your exploits! Discount for reservations on the website.

If you can rent a peaceful canoe-kayak that will lead you along the Drôme - not always well hay - to the Rhone, you can still indulge in less relaxing and exciting activities such as caving, rafting, canyoning, via ferrata, mountain biking and climbing.

It's the first bookshop in Saillans. Opened in 2017, it has found its place. Books overflow onto the sidewalk of the main street. Engaging books, travel books, dream books, play books, children's books, classics, pearls and finds... The choice is eclectic, focused yet broad. And don't be fooled into thinking that the books are all jumbled together - they're all neatly arranged. This faux Alimentation Générale is more than just a bookshop. Go there, you'll understand...

The Drôme department offers mountain bikers 3,000 km of marked trails from the Vercors plateau to the Albion plateau, from marl to stony paths, from passes to river banks. Saillans is the starting point for ten or so circuits, two of which are really sporty (black circuits), one of which has a difference in altitude of almost 1,000 m! We particularly recommend the circuit of the balconies of the Drôme which offers sumptuous views over the valley. Information at the tourist office in Saillans.

Les Voyageurs des Cimes,is a group of people who are passionate about the planet, its peaks and its people. They are nature instructors, tree-climbing instructors, mountain guides, speleologists, rope technicians, and do-it-yourselfers... This joyful collective programs workshops for children and sometimes even invites parents. For yoga in the trees, nights in the forest, creation of wild basketry in the woods, workshops to make soaps, balms, papers and inks from plants. From the treetops to the bottom of the cauldron, beautiful experiences.

Equisens is a horse-riding center located in Saillans. The association offers a gentle approach to horse riding, based on Equitation Naturelle, which combines ethology and nature riding. Whether on foot or on horseback, Equisens emphasizes mutual understanding between rider and horse, based on respect, trust and cooperation. The main facilities include a round pen, a sand arena, an adventure course and an introductory course for children. In addition, grass riding arenas and a Mountain-Trail-PTV-Cross course are also available just a few minutes from the center. Equisens is sensitive to the well-being of nature and adopts an environmentally-friendly approach. The team is made up of qualified and experienced equestrian professionals.