Going down the wild Loire by canoe, for 2 or more days… a great adventure! Imagine the setting: during the day, paddle at your own pace, between flats and rapids, from the nautical bases of your renter. In the evening, plant your “guitoune” on a sandy beach or stay in a campsite by the water… An experience to enjoy as a couple, with friends, or as a family with your teenagers!
2 days in canoe kayak in the Gorges de la Loire, an ideal parenthesis to live immersed in nature.

2 or more days in canoe – kayak: a unique experience!

Discover the Loire by canoe – kayak with stays of 2 to 5 days from the leisure bases of Lavoute-sur-Loire, Chamalières-sur-Loire, Returnnac, Bransac and Confolent in Beauzac, until Bass-and-Basset, Aurec-sur-Loire (on the Haute-Loire 43 side).
The waterproof container allows you total autonomy! The 5 senses on the alert, observe and listen to the sound of birds, nearby herds, smell the perfume of the river, feel the invigorating force of the water and breathe in the freedom of this great challenge…. where you will feel like a pioneer in the Vellavian lands!

Thibault Liebenguth

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Useful information

Where are the departure bases located?

Bas-en-Basset and Aurec-sur-Loire or, further upstream, Beauzac, Retournac, Chamalières-sur-Loire and even Lavoûte-sur-Loire.

How much are tickets?

From 27 euros per day and per person.

Which period is the most favorable?

From June to September.

Manage your waste

The best waste is the one we don't produce, so consider reusable containers whenever possible.
For the rest, remember to bring a small bag and leave nothing after your visit.

Manage luggage and equipment transport

Travel light as you will need to fit your luggage in one or two waterproof containers.
The Bas-en-Basset leisure base at Canoë Nature Loisirs is an ideal and practical bivouac area for finding your camping equipment stored in your vehicle or by the rental company.
Do not hesitate to ask your rental company for a personalized quote for the transport of luggage and equipment.

The list of campsites

Find a list of campsites here 

Canoe rental companies

List of canoe rental companies here

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