Our advice for the practice of canoe kayak
Conditions to do the canoe trail
Our routes are accessible to all public provided that:- You know how to swim 25 meters and be submerged under water
- To be over 6 years old
- To be in good physical condition
- Not pregnant
Time of the route and lunch break
Leave in complete freedom and without constraints on our route, COLLIAS - PONT du GARD and COLLIAS - LA BAUME. Take your picnic and enjoy your day !All our routes are done in a day by taking your food and drinks. For this trail we can also offer you our formula of 2 days with bivouac to enjoy even more your adventure.
Trails in 2 days
WARNINGThe course RUSSAN -PONT du GARD (30km) is very enduring on a day. We advise you to make this descent over 2 days.
Environment, outfit, equipment for canoeing
We are reminding you that:- It is mandatory to wear closed or water shoes ( May 4th 1995, State law) (You can buy water shoes at our boutique)
- All fires are prohibited
- It is forbidden to approach nesting areas of Bonelli Eagles
- Please respect all fauna and flora as well as local residents and other site users (fisherman, hikers,…)
Recommended attire/clothing:
- In Summer :shorts ,T-shirts and bathing suits
- In Spring and Fall : a wind breaker is recommended
- Bring a change of clothes for arrival
Recommended equipment:
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Towel
- 1 liter of water per person
- A picnic or snack
- Sunglasses and sunglass holder
- Most items available at the boutique.
Natura 2000
WARNINGThe Gorges du Gardon are classed in a zone "natura 2000". " Natura 2000 ". There are no dedicated areas for bivouac.
The bivouac will be done in outdoors and fires are prohibited.
Practical recommendations from the team Kayak Vert.
We do not recommend taking with you valuable objects (camera, camcorder...). L’étanchéité des conteneurs ne pouvant être totalement garantie.Kayak Vert cannot be responsible of the total or partial destruction of the lost of valuable objects and personal things transported in the containers.
You are going to cross classified and protected sites, respect the wildlife and the flora (fires are prohibited, bring back your rubbish)
All the team Kayak Vert Pont du Gard thank you and wish you a good trail !
