From the age of 8.
Meeting point at the Miquelets base: at 9.30 am and return at 12.30 max - meeting time at 2.00 pm and return at 5pm max - meeting time at 3.00 pn and return at 6pm max
Total duration : Max 2 h 30
4 km biking route : from the Miquelets to the Pardigon
4 km canoe route : Pardigon/Miquelets
Reduce your carbon footprint when arms and legs work together
Pricing list : Adult € 26 and child €18
- Two easy and complete outdoor activities in one choice
- The best choice for families and young people
- No shuttle so no carbon footprint
- Canoeing Classification : level 2
| Included | MTB : helmet is mandatory for children Canoeing :Paddles, life jackets, waterproof can. On request : helmet |
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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 : Masks should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures Not allowed on this route : children under the age of 8 - pregnant women You must know how to swim even though the life jacket is mandatory. You must know how to ride a bicycle. Dogs are not allowed. |
Further information
4 km MTB departure from the Miquelets Base to the Pardigon base
4km canoeing route from the Pardigon to the Miquelets base
Schedulled departure :meeting time at 9.30 am and return at 12.30 max - meeting time at 2.00 pm and return at 5pm max - meeting time at 3.00 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.3. For safety reasons, wait until the canoe ahead of you is out of the rapids before launching yourself.
Details for 4 km MTB ride : The trail signs are yellow. everyone can ride mountain bikes. It is a flat ride and some descents along the country paths : Then on asphalt during 3.6 km of pleasant and picturesque ride in the middle of nature.
500 meters before the finish line, ride your MTB on the main road 562 during 100 meters (at the bridge on the left) then it is necessary to ride down on the right handed tracks to access to the banks of the river and start your canoeing run.
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.
