Stand Up Paddle Board Ardèche

Come and Join us for an unforgettable Ardèche SUP adventure in France. 

 

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Sunday 15th September 2024 to Friday 20th September 

 

Sunday 22nd September 2024 to Friday 27th September 

 

Learn new river SUP skills or develop and practise existing ones.  Understand basic river reading and safety all while exploring the beautiful Ardèche Gorge on a paddle board.  

Our River guide will be with you every paddle stroke of the way.

 

What to expect on our SUP adventure 

 

Beautiful scenery

Consecutive days of activity

The chance to explore the river and region of the Ardèche Southern France

Expert guiding and tuition on SUP

Unforgettable memories and fantastic images

Class 2 river fun

 

 

 

Itinerary - SUP the Ardeche River France 

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Day 1 

Meet at Marseille Airport  between 11.30am and 12.30pm

Meet your fellow SUPpers. 

2 and half hour drive to the southern Ardèche.   Arrive at your accommodation in Ruoms.  Unpack, chill, explore the local village.

Late afternoon we will go to the iconic Pont d’Arc for a paddle and/or swim. 

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Day 2 

AM - Warm up paddle practice and skills development on flat water and an intro to moving water

PM - Moving water development and the 8k mini descent from Salavas to the Pont d’Arc

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Day 3 

Full day 24k SUP descent of the Ardèche river.  Practicing your skills  in the stunning environment of the Ardèche Gorge.  This really is a WOW day!

 

Day 4 

AM - rest morning (you may need it!) 

PM - A full afternoon of fun at the Accrobranche 

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Day 5 

Full day on the water exploring the Ardèche river above Ruoms.  Finishing with the canoe chute. 

 

Day 6 

Leaving Ruoms in the morning for the Mediterranean.  A paddle on the Med 

Drop off at Marseille airport or Marseille airport train station (Vitrolles Gare)  at 7pm

 

 

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What is included in the price?

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All equipment is provided 

SUP 

Paddle 

PFD 

Dry bag 

Helmet

 

 

All instruction 

Instruction by Craig who is a highly experienced river guide with over 30 years experience on grade 4/5 white water.  The sections we will paddle board on the Ardeche river are a maximum of class 2.

Craig has been coaching SUP since 2014 working in both the UK and France

Craig is fully qualified and legal to work in France holding his Carte professional along with his British water sports qualifications.

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All transport and river shuttles 

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Shared self-catering accommodation 

You will be staying in a 70 square meter 2 bedroom apartment.  Depending on bookings the bed layout from the photos of the apartment may differ. 

Please follow this link for more information on the apartment. 

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What is not included?

 

Food

Food is not included however we will offer supermarket runs.  The supermarket and local town are  within walking distance of the accommodation.  

The flat has a fully equipped kitchen. 

Most days we will have packed lunches on the river.

 

 

Flights 

Suggested flights

Please note you do not need to book the suggest flights.  If you are meeting the transport included in the holiday you must be at the pick up point at the stated time. 

The transport links to and from Marseille airport  are very good, should you choose alternative transport options. 

 

Easy Jet - 

Outbound 

Depart Gatwick Sun 15th Sep/ Sunday 22nd Sep 2024 at  7.55am

Arrive Marseille 10.50 am 

 

Inbound 

Depart Marseille Friday 20th Sep/ Friday 27th Sep 2024 at 22.55

Arrive Gatwick 23.50

 

 

 

What Level do I need to be? 

 

To come on one of our trips we expect you to have a minimum level of SUP experience. You should have paddled at least 5 times and be happy to stand and paddle for longer trips. You should be able to get back on your board on flat water.

You must be able to swim and should have a good level of fitness.

If you have any questions regarding level please just ask! 

 

 

What you will need on the river - A full kit list will be emailed 

Swim wear

Shorts or leggings and a rash vest recommended

Sun protection

Footwear that can get wet, these must cover your toes (wet shoes or boots)

Light weight waterproof jacket (we hopefully won’t need these)

A reusable water bottle 

 

 

 

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How to book -

If you would like to book or if you have any questions please email - supardeche@gmail.com OR what app 07415128553