Trip type: Intermediate/advanced open canoeing
Duration: 7 nights
Dates: Available on request.
Level of experience required: BCU 2 star level – some moving water experience.
Min no. people: 4
Max no. people: 8
Overview:
This course aims to take people who are fairly new to moving water boating & give them the personal coaching & guidance to progress to the next level. The trip includes two 2-day river descents with overnight camping plus 5 nights based at our hotel.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrival and orientation
Day 2 (Ardeche)
AM: Flat water skills analyses/orientation (getting to know the boat)
PM: 6km descent focusing on basic moving water paddling skills
EVE: Expedition planning
Day 3/4 (Ardeche)
2 day 26km expedition through the Ardèche gorge National Park
Day one will focus on coaching individual performance & developing an understanding of river formations (rapids), boat trim & paddling in wind.
Overnight bivvy in the gorge (hammocks & tarps). We’ll look at some simple campcraft.
Day 2 will be a continuation of skills & knowledge learned so far & a focus on safety. We’ll look at personal & group safety, rescue techniques & emergency procedures
Day 5 (Ardeche)
This is a rest day – plenty of optional activities are available.
Day 6/7 (Allier)
2 day 18km exped from Nouveau Monde to Pont D’Alleyras
There are 42 class 2 & 3 rapids on this section of river through a remote, beautiful part of Southern France. There is a limit on the number of boats allowed on this river so you don’t get that overcrowded feel you can get on the Ardeche.
The descent will focus on developing the necessary skill sets to operate as part of a competent group of paddlers on intermediate water.
Cost and booking
This course costs €1,150 (c. £985) per person.
Cost includes:
Coaching staff, canoes & specialist equipment, hammocks & tarps, tents and sleeping mats if required, sleeping bags.
Airport/train station pickup and drop off from Nimes or Avignon and all local transportation.
Accommodation (2 nights camping, 5 nights hotel)
Breakfast and dinner when in hotel accommodation.
Cost excludes:
Travel from home to Nimes/Avignon, lunches, campsite breakfasts and dinners, personal accident & belongings insurance.
How to book:
Just click to contact us and reserve your spaces.
Alternatively, email info@evasiontravel.co.uk or call 0208 133 4533 (UK) or 06 40 11 10 31 (France) for more information.
