This route is ideal for families and those new to canoeing.

You’ll have plenty of time to paddle under the Pont d’Arc, enjoy a picnic, go for a swim…
While the descent itself takes about 1.5 hours of paddling, you’re free to take as much time as you want to enjoy your day.

The journey begins calmly with a few gentle streams.
About 30 minutes in, you’ll reach your first small rapid, which will be shown to you on a photo before departure.
Next come the Rapide des Branches and the Charlemagne rapid, where you’ll need to slalom gently between a few rocks…

And then – your reward awaits: the breathtaking Pont d’Arc!

📸 For the best selfie with the arch, we recommend stopping just after the Pont d’Arc, on the right-hand beach (no pedestrian access).

From there, it’s about 30 more minutes to the finish.

Step-by-Step – Your Day with Castor Canoë

📍 Meeting point:
Head to our Castor Canoë base in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, where you can park your car in our private parking area.

🕗 Departures run continuously between 8 am and 3 pm.
We’ll set up your rental contract over a friendly cup of coffee.

🥪 We’ll provide you with a waterproof barrel (26 L or 55 L) to carry your dry clothes, picnic, and other gear.

🧡 Castor Bonus:
Each family also gets a small waterproof container for valuables, which fits inside the larger barrel for double protection.

📋 You’ll then receive a route explanation with a map and photos, followed by a short canoeing intro and safety briefing.

🦺 We’ll equip you with a certified buoyancy aid that matches your size.

🚐 Before boarding our shuttle (only 100 m away), we’ll help you choose your return time:
11 am / 12 pm / 1 pm / 2 pm / 3 pm / 4 pm / 5 pm / 6 pm / 6:45 pm…

Arrival & Return

🚩 The arrival point is at Stop 3, left riverbank, about 30 minutes after the Pont d’Arc.

🚌 Our shuttle will be waiting for you at the return time you chose earlier.