{"id":60646,"date":"2026-01-02T15:42:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T14:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-mazet-plage.com\/our-articles\/canoe-kayak-vallon-pont-d-arc\/"},"modified":"2022-05-19T10:53:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T08:53:04","slug":"canoe-kayak-vallon-bridge-arc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-mazet-plage.com\/en\/our-articles\/canoe-kayak-vallon-bridge-arc\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Vallon Pont d&#8217;Arc by canoe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During your camping holiday in the South Ard\u00e8che, you can&#8217;t miss the Pont d&#8217;Arc. A symbol of the Ard\u00e8che, you can admire this natural arch in several ways, the most beautiful of which is certainly a <strong>canoe trip down the Ard\u00e8che<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>The Pont d&#8217;Arc by canoe, a must-see<\/h2>\n<p>A natural bridge located in the Ard\u00e8che near Vallon-Pont-d&#8217;Arc, the Pont d&#8217;Arc is the gateway to the Ard\u00e8che gorges and their nature reserve. It is 59 metres long and stands 54 metres above the water. This spectacular size makes it unique in the world. Another particularity is that it passes over the Ard\u00e8che, the river that dug it long ago and is still active. It is one of the emblems of the rich nature of the Ard\u00e8che and the history of the region, and attracts the curiosity of many tourists who come to Vallon Pont d&#8217;Arc to canoe especially to see it, and also make a diversion to the Pont d&#8217;Arc cave during their holidays in the Ard\u00e8che.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0S_MK7zDtC0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Canoe rental in Vallon Pont d&#8217;Arc<\/h2>\n<p>There are several spectacular views of the <strong>Pont d&#8217;Arc and the Ard\u00e8che Gorge<\/strong> along the scenic route, including the Pont d&#8217;Arc lookout. From Vallon-Pont-d&#8217;Arc to Aigu\u00e8ze, the road is superb and allows you to discover the gorges from above. It is also possible to swim near the Pont d&#8217;Arc on a pretty little sandy beach. Swimming is supervised in summer, so take advantage of it!<\/p>\n<p>But the favourite activity is undoubtedly passing under the <strong>Pont d&#8217;Arc in a canoe or kayak<\/strong>, the most popular nature sports. This is really the way to get a feel for the impressive nature of the arch. Many companies offer canoe hire to take you down the Ard\u00e8che and under the Pont d&#8217;Arc. Most of them offer canoe rental in Vallon-Pont-d&#8217;Arc. To go down the river, you must be at least 7 years old and know how to swim. We present here our top 3 canoe and kayak rental companies to discover the Pont d&#8217;Arc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castor-canoe.com\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castor Cano\u00eb<\/a> offers several formulas according to your desires, from a small descent of 7 kilometres to see the arch to a large descent of the gorges in one or two days. For the small descent, the rates in high season are 25\u20ac per adult and 15\u20ac per child (7 to 15 years old), 12,50\u20ac in third place (without paddle). Before you leave you will be given advice and you will be lent a waterproof canister and a life jacket..<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canoe-ardeche-petitemer.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Petite Mer<\/a> offers different routes from Vallon-Pont-d&#8217;Arc or Sampzon for a half-day, full-day or 2-day descent. The mini descent of 8 kilometres costs 19\u20ac per adult, 14\u20ac per child (7 to 15 years old), 10\u20ac in the central square. Included in the price are wetsuits, life jackets, waterproof canisters, coffee and soft drinks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riviere-nature.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rivi\u00e8re et Nature<\/a> also offers different courses and also adventure packs, combining 2 courses to be done in 2 days. The &#8220;Pont d&#8217;Arc&#8221; course by canoe or kayak is priced at 24\u20ac per adult and 15\u20ac per child (7 to 14 years old), 10\u20ac in third place. Everything you need is provided. Please note that it is more advantageous to book on the internet.<\/li>\n<li>Some advice for your <strong>canoe trip on the Ard\u00e8che<\/strong>: wear clothes adapted to the weather and the sport. If it&#8217;s hot, don&#8217;t forget your sunglasses, a cap or a hat. Take sun cream, a swimming costume if you want to swim, water and a picnic for day trips..<\/li>\n<li>Located only 30 minutes from the campsite, the Pont d&#8217;Arc is truly the place to be during your stay in the Ard\u00e8che. Don&#8217;t miss a visit to the Chauvet 2 cave, an exact replica of the incredible prehistoric cave near the Pont d&#8217;Arc in the Ard\u00e8che! And to visit the southern Ard\u00e8che, you can also canoe along its many other rivers!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During your camping holiday in the South Ard\u00e8che, you can&#8217;t miss the Pont d&#8217;Arc. A symbol of the Ard\u00e8che, you can admire this natural arch in several ways, the most beautiful of which is certainly a canoe trip down the Ard\u00e8che. 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