The Ardèche gorges are renowned for their grade II canoe trips and attract more and more white water enthusiasts. Not forgetting the international Marathon which takes place in the Ardèche gorges in the Vallon-Pont d’Arc region. Here lovers of the sport assemble each year, and the river continues to attract huge numbers of tourists. This part of river allows paddling throughout the summer with a flow rate of 65 metres3.However with consistent rainfall, the river can fill up to 1000 metres3, drawing many paddlers who gather at Aubenas for a spot of freestyle and slalom. The grade IV section of the river acts as a mini Zambezi with a lot of play waves and holes of various sizes, ranging from 50 cm to 2 m high throughout the entire stretch - a session of pure happiness!!! Even if you miss the first wave the second lies waiting just behind. Of course, depending on the water levels (between 800 and 200 cumecs) the waves are not always in the same place or form.




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