2 days in August 2021, our team welcomed the family of Mischievous Albatross, author for the blog Chilowé dedicated to micro-adventure. Their story and their report recounted below makes you want to try the adventure!
On the program of this family adventure, two days of canoeing to discover the riches of the region in the heat wave. Suffice to say that nights under the stars, sliding down the rapids and swimming in the small creeks are a blessing.
Useful information
- Duration: 2 days
- Ideal season: Summer
- Level: Quiet => when you are at least sporty and adventurous at heart
- Ideal for a family plan (from 8 years old) => it is essential to know how to swim
- Discovered by: Bouquetin Malin
story
Hearing Thibault tell them about a weekend on the Loire, his children were expecting to set off to conquer the Renaissance castles between Blois and Saumur... But it's in the southeast of the Massif-Central they have landed! Far from being the wild and majestic river that we know, the Loire is still a river over there which goes back due north after having taken its source at the foot of Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc and descended the Ardèche slopes in the form of a small mountain stream.
To discover the plant wonders of the river, Thibault asked Charlie, guide specializing in wild plants, to accompany them. The children then enjoy a hell of a feast: comfrey, lamb's quarters... That doesn't mean they skip the marshmallows in the evening at the bivouac!
The next day, they are promised cliff jumps, a few sporty rapids and a great trout fishing session: in other words, the excitement hasn't helped them get to sleep.
Day 1
Arrival the evening before at our place of accommodation. On the program the next day: 9 km (2 hours of paddling) between Confolent and Bas-en-Basset. Class 2 route with some easy rapids, accessible from 6-7 years old who can swim. Wake up then leave by car to go to the canoe base located in Bas-en-Basset. Recovery of water and meals for the two days, provided by the caterer (organic and local). Full day of canoeing on the Loire, accompanied by a nature guide.
We strongly advise you to be accompanied by a nature guide specialized in wild plants: discovering the plants but also the ways of cooking them to taste them on the spot or at home has been a big favorite for children and adults alike. of their micro-adventure!"
Night in bivouac on the banks of the Loire or on the canoe base. If you choose the canoe base as the location, you do not need to take the tent on the canoe because the bivouac is where the car is parked. If you prefer a wilder corner, you will have to load the cans and travel light!
Day 2
17 km (4 hours of paddling) between Bas-en-Basset and Aurec-sur-Loire. Class 2 route with fewer rapids. Canoeing day calmer and in autonomy, between Bas-en-Basset and Aurec-sur-Loire. For the spots of secret coves, there are a lot of them on the way: keep an eye out! Note however, a much sportier rapid at the end of the route, to be avoided with children by having them walk down.
Arrival in Aurec-sur-Loire around 16:30 p.m. and shuttle to return to the canoe base.
Access
- Location: Bas-en-Basset
- Nearest train station: Bas-Monistrol
budget idea
- Canoe rental (35€ per person for two days)
- Hosting Along the Ance (79€ for two people, breakfast included)
- Meals provided for the two days of canoeing by the organic and local caterer Mecooli d'Ici (48€ for an adult and 41€ for a child)
- Accompaniment by a nature guide specializing in wild plants (€40 per person based on four people)
What to bring
- A small backpack with a 1L water bottle per person minimum.
- Water sandals or low light hiking shoes that hold the feet well.
- Waterproof pouch for camera or phone.
- Light toiletry bag and sunscreen.
- Headlamp.
- Change of clothes.
- Warm and windproof clothing.
- Swimsuit and towel
- Cap, sunglasses.
- Tents, sleeping bag and bivouac mattress.
More personalized information by contacting us by phone at the Monistrol-sur-Loire office on 04 71 66 03 14.
Original article to be found on www.chilowe.com
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