Canoe Hire Ardèche

From the natural arch of the Pont d’Arc via the Dent Noire rapids, discover this river as tormented as it is impressive, thanks to our canoe and kayak hire service, in the Ardèche. The impressive cliffs will make you realise the extent of these gorges, unique in the world.
Beginner or experienced paddler By choosing to go down the Ardèche in a canoe with Face Sud, you will be able to choose from amongst 4 descents of 7 km, 12 km, 24 km or 30 km the option which suits you. Download the menu for our various river routes concocted by Face Sud Canoë by clicking here..
We have developed several perfectly adapted routes for a gentle initiation, with as a surprise, the spectacular passage under the Pont d’Arc natural arch. If you wish to extend the delight, we advise you to opt for the 2 longest courses. These canoeing routes enable you to discover the wildest part of the Ardèche gorges.

Face Sud offers you canoe trips for a half day or a full day in the Ardèche supervised by experienced guides. Make the most of the know-how of an instructor and allow yourself to be guided along these rivers full of history.

From the famous Pont d’Arc natural arch via the cliffs of the Endieu cirque you will discover the exceptional erosion of these magnificent gorges, thanks to our canoe rental service. You will be able to glimpse Bonelli’s eagle or the peregrine falcon, both guests in this location…

To make the most of the gentleness of the end of summer days, Face Sud Canoë offers you a slow descent of 7 km, supervised by an enthusiastic guide. Opt for this descent, accompanied by one of our guides, and have a timeless experience, far from the crowds.

To extend the pleasure, Face sud Canoë offers you Ardeche descents with a bivouac, to complete over 2 days. If you like to take your time, or you are sports-orientated with high adrenaline, opt for our “canoe descent Ardeche 2 days” option. You will spend the night in a landscaped area given over to bivouacking along the Ardeche.

Face Sud also offers you stays combining canoe and open-air activities in the Ardèche. You will, for example, be able to discover canyoning for an afternoon, and navigate the Ardèche gorges in a kayak the following day. These all-inclusive options also include your accommodation.

Any occasion is a good reason to book a stay with Face Sud! Whether the occasion is a stag event in the Ardeche or a weekend of wellness with the girls, discover our themed stays.

Whether you are a group or an association, Face Sud has selected several activities to do for groups in general. Thanks to our canoe hire service in the Ardèche, you will delight in discovering the Ardèche gorges from an original angle, through 2 courses of 7 or 12 kilometres. Supervised and guided by an instructor, it is necessary for you to complete numerous rapids to end this day with a flourish.

Equally by creating activities given over to the school audience, Face Sud places the accent on personalised monitoring, and tailor-made management of your project. For a relaxing day with your pupils, we have developed several descent courses for schools. These Ardèche canoe descents are imperatively supervised by a professional guide, who has the know-how to initiate the very young in their first paddle strokes.