From the age of 5.
Meeting point at the Miquelets base 1.40 pm and 2.40 pm
Canoeing : from 1.30 to 2 h max
Route : from Miquelets to Fadons
Scheduled shuttle on the way back to the Miquelets base
Pricing list : adult € 23 - child € 15
- Recreative canoeing with 3 active thresholds to cross
- Enjoy the scenery and have fun
- Small capsizing along this route guarantee good memories
| Included | Canoeing :Paddles, life jackets, waterproof can, helmet recommended on this route Scheduled shuttle fare on your way back to the Miquelets Base. |
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| Duration | 2 Hours 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 |
| Additional information | ACCES NATUREVASION ST ANTONIN.pdfpréparez votre venue.pdfarrivée FADONS.pdfAutorisation parentale décharge 21.pdf |
Further information
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, disembark and walk.3. For safety reasons, wait until the canoe ahead of you is out of the rapids before joining the water line.
5 KM , details of the route
As soon as you board, you will find a succession of fast lines, a large meander with islets (it is forbidden to ashore on the islets), you reach the rapids of Moutas, a succession of three thresholds.
Keep on your right for the first one. Be ware of frequent capsizing. THEN KEEP YOUR DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 CANOES to avoid an accident.Watch out for your GLASSES.
AFTER the Moutas, many thresholds and chicanes with flat parts. Under the stone bridge ( The Argens bridge), run your canoe along the gully under the RIGHT ARCH. From this point, 15 minutes are left to reach the TERMINUS .
A WHITE SIGN "FADONS", DO NOT GO FURTHER!!!! Thank you to carry your canoe up to the exit spot, if you are able to do so.
