Whitewater canoeing and kayaking in the French Pyrenees
Sporty whitewater canoe-kayak descent in Pyrenees Audoises
3h
From 12 years old
Belvianes et Cavirac (11)
From April to September
Sporty
55€
The price includes
– Supervision by a qualified guide
– Complete quality equipment
What to Bring
– Swimsuit
A whitewater sports to do between Perpignan, Foix and Carcassonne in France
The sporty whitewater canoe and kayak descent in the Aude gorges promises an incredible experience on the whitewater of the Aude river. Whether you are looking for thrills or are a fan of water sports, this adventure is for you.
Who is this canoeing and kayaking Trip for?
This whitewater activity is ideal for those who wish to progress in whitewater canoeing or kayaking. This course is accessible from the age of 12 but is intended for people who already have experience of canoeing or kayaking in rivers and whitewater.
Prerequisites
This activity requires a certain physical condition and we recommend that participants check whether they are able to do it before registering.
Participants must be at least 12 years old and weigh no more than 110 kg.
It is also essential to know how to swim at least 25 meters and to feel comfortable submerging in water.
Finally, it is important not to have any medical contraindication to the practice of white water sports.
Where is this canoeing and kayaking trip ?
Canoeing and Kayaking courses is located in the Upper Aude Valley, in the Aude department in the Occitanie-Pyrénées-Méditerranée region in France.
Our reception base is located in the town of Belvianes and Cavirac, where participants are welcomed. The place is easily accessible by car, just 5 minutes from Quillan.
The towns of Perpignan, Narbonne, Carcassonne and Foix are all around an hour’s drive from our base, as it is located at the crossroads of the valleys.
In less than an hour and a half, it is possible to reach our base from the Mediterranean coast and the towns of Argeles-sur-Mer, Le Barcarès, Canet-en-Roussillon, Leucate or Ste Marie la Mer.
The cities of Montpellier and Toulouse are approximately 2 hours away.
Haute Vallée de l’Aude destination
Normal price
- Normal : for 1 to 3 people
Reduced price
- Group: from 4 people
Reduced price +
- From 8 people
Aboard an inflatable canoe specially designed to tackle rapids and white water, you will maneuver your own boat using a paddle, accompanied by an experienced guide ensuring your safety. The Aude offers an ideal setting for practicing whitewater canoeing, with rapids of different difficulty levels ranging from class 2 to class 4. This experience will allow you to surpass yourself and live an unforgettable adventure.
Progress of the session:
When you arrive at our base, you will be warmly welcomed and you will take approximately 30 minutes to get to know our team and properly equip yourself for the activity.
Once ready, we will transport you by shuttle to the starting point of the descent, which will take approximately 15 minutes.
Before starting the adventure, we will take the time to explain the safety instructions and basic techniques to you. This explanation phase will be followed by a descent of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, allowing you to fully enjoy this activity while admiring the magnificent Pyrenean landscapes.
At the end of the descent, we will organize a shuttle to take you back to our base. The return journey will take approximately 7 minutes.
Back at base, you can comfortably disequip yourself and chat with our team. This last step, which marks the end of the session, will last approximately 30 minutes.
