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Ecotourism

Canoeing in Ardèche

Canoé et kayak - © Aurélie Renaud-Goud
Canoeing is readily available on the four main rivers (Ardèche, Chassezac, Eyrieux, Doux), on stretches classified for difficulty from 1 to 6,from peaceful backwaters to challenging broken waters suitable only for the most experienced.
There are several lengths of descent, even a short one of 5 miles, the “mini-descent” (from Vallon to Chames, passing under the Pont d'Arc. This descent can be done at any time of the day).

Canoe-kayak rental list: Reserve your equipment.

Multimedia:
Overviews of the activity, on videos, by clicking here and here.
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The different rivers:

The Ardèche river

This long river is a Rhône’s tributary and takes place in the south of the department, passing under the famous « Pont-d’Arc » and trough the national reserve of the Ardèche Gorges. On clear and fresh water, several itineraries of descents are proposed to you.
Vallon Pont d'arc tourist office.

The Eyrieux river
The Eyrieux river - Ardèche Taking its source north of Lake Devesset (), then running towards the Rhône valley, crossing Saint-Martin-de-Valamas, Le Cheylard, Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut, Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux down to Beauchastel, the Eyrieux River is a wild paradise for advanced canoeists, for cyclists and mountain bikers following the former winding railway track or simply for enjoying swimming.
Ardèche "plein coeur" tourist office ().

The Doux river
The Doux river - Ardèche In Ardèche Verte (Green Ardèche), this river stretches from the Ardèche plateau to the Rhône valley. It is a subtil mixture of harmonious landscapes, wild gorges, forests, meadows and fruit orchards. The surprising gorges are mostly unaccessible by car, especially between Boucieu-le-Roi and Tournon-sur-Rhône and is a natural playground for canoeists or kayakists as well as for anyone enjoying bathing.
The Tournonais tourist office.

The Chassezac river
The Chassezac river - Ardèche
Taking it’s source in Lozere, the river Chassezac is a tributary of the river of Ardèche and an under-tributary of the Rhône. The chassezac dug a beautifull canyon throught the Païolive wood. It’s an exceptional and preserved site.
Les Vans tourist office.