
Descent of the Dordogne to the departure of Vayrac
Monceaux/dordogneActivity: Canoe Kayak
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Activity: Canoe Kayak
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Activity: Canoe Kayak
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Activity: Canoe Kayak
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Activity: Canoe Kayak
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Activity: Canoe Kayak
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Activity: Canoe Kayak
per person
Activity: Canoe Kayak
per person
Activity: Canoe Kayak
Want to practice outdoor sports such as canoeing? Individuals, couples, families or friends, canoeing is an excellent way to discover nature through water and its nautical heritage. Get out on the most beautiful rivers in France and share a fun and refreshing time! You will be able to sail in boats ranging from 1 to 4 seats following your mood. Opt for a single-seater craft if you want to keep control of your path or choose a two-seater or Crew boat to share the effort. The leisure you selected will also offer you other shipping carriers such as Stand Up Paddle or sea kayaking if you are not very far from the beaches.
Kayak Canoe Hire
You have two possibilities
Internship Canoeing
Embark on an internship Canoeing provided by a river guide and push you in a nature preserve, far from any human construct. You will discover inaccessible areas other than a canoe or kayak. An introductory course can be done on a day format as in the week. You will learn the basic techniques to maneuver your boat, the concepts of security, as well as information on the flora and fauna around you. At the end of your internship, you pick may be your first degree: a white paddle, or better yet, a yellow paddle!
Supervision and safety
Most rivers are navigable in complete autonomy. However, on some rivers where the living waters are somewhat tumultuous and thrills await you, it is possible that a guide or kayaking instructor accompanies you during your descent to ensure your safety and that of the group . Remember that it is essential to know how to swim and immerse themselves in order to practice this activity. In most cases, minors must be accompanied by adults.
Equipment
For each output, you will be equipped with a life jacket, paddle, canoe or kayak choice and waterproof container to keep your picnic and your belongings dry. On some courses you will be transferred directly to your shuttle departure point. You can then leave your car at the arrival point and make your descent safely back to the sailing.
Where and when to kayaking?
Renters canoeing are generally open during the summer season from April 1 to October 30, depending on the weather and the water level of the rivers.
There are so many beautiful rivers in France to go it is difficult to make an objective ranking. Nevertheless, we can give you some ideas of the best places to practice canoeing! Search in the grooves of the Ardèche to Vallon arc bridge over the Vézère in the Dordogne valley at Pont du Gard, in the grooves of Herault, in the grooves of Gardon, in the lot valley in the heart of the Loire castles on the Loire Valley or even in the Tarn gorges.
Other activities that you can potentially find nearby according to your geographical area: rafting, cycling mountain biking, tree climbing, caving, canyoning, kayaking inflatable aqua hiking or via ferrata.