From the age of 5
Shuttle departure from the Miquelets
Meeting point and check-in at the Miquelets base: 10.30 am- 2.40 pm- 3.40 pm
Navigation time : minimum 1h maximun 1h30
Route : from Pardigon to Miquelets
Price : Adult € 20 et child € 12
- First step to discover the quietest part of the river
- The best to practice canoeing for the first time
- The Top for a summer activity along shady and picturesque landscape
| Included | Paddles, life jackets, waterproof can On request : helmet |
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| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Bring along | Packing list : sports outfits ESPECIALLY closed shoes- neoprene slippers or old sneakers no flip flop cap or hat a change of clothes and towel, cords for glasses, waterproof bag for mobile phones ( freezer type bag) and a trash bag. |
| Important information | We do invite you to be on the time. At the base and into the shuttle : Masks should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures Not allowed on this route : children under the age of 5 - pregnant women You must know how to swim even though the life jacket is mandatory Dog up to 30 kg is allowed to share your craft |
Further information
From the age of 5
Route : 4km canoeing route from the Pardigon to the Miquelets base
Schedulled shuttle :
meeting time at 10.30 am and return at 12.00 max
meeting time at 2.40 pm and return at 4pm max
meeting time at 3.40 pn and return at 6pm max
Canoeing is a great fun if you follow our tips for safe and enjoyable canoeing on the river.
The Argens, the name of this river, is a coastal river. Furthermore, from Correns to the sea, it is classified NATURA 2000 area, so this means protected fauna and flora. Therefore, you are strongly adviced to bring all your trash and cigaret butts out with you and discard them in appropriate trash containers.
The Argens river does not belong to the public domain, as the majority of rivers in France. So, it is legal for some owner to forbid you to ashore on their private properties.
Most water reservoirs (dams) are used or have been used for water catchment , irrigation canals or mill operations.The Argens plays a major role for agriculture especially in the lower part of its valley.
Safety guidelines to paddle along a fast line /rapids .
- Always keep distances between 2 canoes when approaching a challenge.
- When approaching a fast line, it is recommended, you gently strike your paddle upstream. This reverse stroke allows to visualize the navigation corridor and its deepest areas. If not possible, ashore upstream. Once you’ve spotted in, you go up the river slightly to gain momentum, enough to go as fast as the current and position yourself in the right place. If you find it difficult, disembarq and walk.
- For safety reasons, wait until the canoe ahead of you is out of the rapids before launching yourself.
Details to run the 4km canoeing :
Easy 4km canoeing run in the middle of shady and picturesque landscapes. Left handed shore, there are swimming areas with pebble beaches . The river route is very easy with flat lines that twists in between the banks. When you pass under 2 BRIDGES, you are at 40 minutes from the take-out point at the base of the Miquelets. The Terminus is on your left . If you can, Please, bring your canoes up to the top of the arrival spot.
