The Ardèche

If you know how to swim, you will have no difficulty going down the Ardèche Gorges in the summer.

Those with a taste for adventure prefer to come in the spring when the water is faster flowing. But you can also take your time.

Numerous beaches along the stretch. Swimming, fishing, climbing. Discover the countryside and away from it all, naturism.

 

Mini descent - 8 km

A introductory stretch to discover the Ardeche by canoe.

Descent from the ardeche - 24 km

In a natural preserved site which is only accessible by boat or on foot. You need a day.

Long descent from the ardeche - 32 km

Possible m one day. Starts off with the mini descent amd a passage umder the majestic arch of the Pont d'Arc, then 24 Km of the Nature Reserves of the Gorges. 2 days with bivouac.

Maxi descent: 60 Km with passage through the dams by canoe toboggan.

Very technical itinerary. 3 days.

 

Alpha Bateaux at your service

We put all our skills at your service along with the warmth and hospitality of the local people. We come from here. We know and love the river and the countryside.
Our aim ? That you appreciate them too.
Our worry ? Your comfort. Which is why we have showers and toilets near the landing stage.
Our desire ? To teach you to canoe (free introduction course, qualified state instructors ...)
Our creed ? To make your stay a pleasant, worry free and good humoured one.
Cars and motorbikes are left in a closed, private carpark. We drive you by bus, minibus or four wheel drive vehicles.

Alpha Bateaux practical

We have more than 100 boats (single and doubles canoes, single and double kayaks, mini-kayaks). The most up-to-date equipment, "fun" life jackets, waterproof containers and even wetsuits for athletic spring descents.

For accomodation we recommend you "Hotel Restaurant Clos des Bruyeres".
Village of gites "Domaine de l'Astic".