Water sports and leisure activities Gorges de l'Ardèche

This nautical base offers you canoes or kayaks for a descent of the Ardèche with or without a guide, from half a day to two days with courses from 8 to 32 km. La Petite Mer will spoil you: map of the descent of the gorges, packed lunch (on reservation), possibility of picnic on the base, swimming on the spot, coffee at the start, refreshments on the way back, rental of wetsuits, shoes and tents. And when Gino accompanies you, he offers you a different view of the caves, the bays, the springs, the fauna and flora.

I especially like this canoe rental company, which is very attentive to its customers. The reception of these ladies is adorable - even when it is crowded! -the advice is always precious, the equipment is reliable and robust. All the descents are possible: mini-descent of 6 kilometers, descent of 24 kilometers in one day, descent of 30 kilometers in one or two days and maxi-descent of 60 kilometers in three days with more technical passages of toboggan. A safe address for descents in the best conditions.

Would you like to run a 24 km course on the water, in the heart of a magnificent wilderness? And what's more, it's quite unusual. The brotherhood of boatmen offers you to embark on a traditional wooden flat-bottomed boat to reconnect with the past and to discover a forgotten profession and a preserved biotope. You will live a unique experience and the boatmen who lead you will tell you the history of the river. Bring your own picnic.

Are you tempted by a little descent of the Ardèche? This discreet canoe rental company has two bases, on either side of the village of Ruoms. Base 1 is located at the edge of Ruoms on the D579 in the direction of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, at the level of the traffic lights on the left, ideal for the Sampzon-Pont-d'Arc descent (14 km/3h without counting the stops). Base 2 is located at La Chapoulière on the D111 towards Alès, for the Balazuc descent (18 km/4h). A beautiful way to go through the Ardèche in the heart of the bewitching landscapes of the Ardèche gorges.

Book a day, a weekend or a week and try out all the activities on offer at this water sports center. You'll benefit from over 20 years' experience in canoeing and kayaking. A fleet unique in the Ardèche, with 600 polyethylene boats, regularly renewed and courses ranging from 5 km to 36 km. The base also offers a wide range of equipment for sale - both used and new. Buses ensure your return.