Viking Bateaux

On your paddles, and board your longship to experience the Scandinavian adventure with Viking Bateaux! Famous northern explorers are known for sailing up navigable rivers and terrorizing medieval Europe with their coastal raids. Today, no looting or fighting... we offer you a river odyssey in the heart of the Ardèche Gorges by canoe-kayak!

Our team will meet you at Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, upstream of the gorges and on the course of the river. A treasure of biodiversity in the Vivarais region, the Gorges de l'Ardèche are protected by a national nature reserve and offer breathtaking preserved landscapes: wild beaches, cliffs, picturesque villages perched on rocky promontories … You will not believe your eyes. Thanks to our rental service, you can explore unforgettable places at your own pace, depending on the skill level of your group.

As you descend by canoe, you will immerse yourself in the local fauna and flora: peregrine falcons, beavers, otters, Phoenician junipers, many of the inhabitants will greet you in the middle of the rapids. Our boats allow you to discover the jewels of the Ardèche without disturbing its fragile balance while guaranteeing sustainability.

Our courses are of modular length: from 6 to 24 kilometers, they are as well suited for family outings as for sporting adventures between kayakers! We have in store for you a series of sometimes tumultuous rapids, including the famous Charlemagne rapids, which takes you straight to the Pont d'Arc, a natural limestone “bridge” and gateway to the gorges. Thrills guaranteed! Our itineraries are also punctuated with contemplative segments giving you time to take a few photos of your getaway.

What are you waiting for to go under the Pont d’Arc with Viking Bateaux? Experience the canoe-kayak trip of your dreams thanks to our tailor-made rental service.