Canoeing, kayaking, paddling, pedal-boating, rafting, tubing...

Generally speaking, there are three types of canoe/kayak trip in the Gorges du Tarn:

1. Sainte-Enimie / La Malène: the quietest part of the Gorges du Tarn
2. La Malène / Le Pas de Soucy: the most beautiful part of the Gorges du Tarn (Détroits passage). Also used by the Bateliers des Gorges du Tarn, it’s a must!
3. Pas de Soucy / Le Rozier: the wildest part of the Gorges du Tarn, with more rapids.

You can, of course, canoe upstream and downstream of these sections.

Of course, there are “child-safe” lakes where you can go canoeing, kayaking, paddling, pedal-boating… One of them is the plan d’eau des Vignes!

Yes, the Pas de Soucy is impassable, so you’ll have to get out of the water and walk around it.

Canoeing, kayaking and paddling are generally possible from Easter to All Saints’ Day (neoprene wetsuits are available in the off-season for those who prefer to stay in the cold).

Please note, however, that this depends on water levels, and orders may be issued in the event of flooding or drought…

Note: before and after the season, you can go rafting, which requires a higher water level than canoeing and kayaking. If the water level in the Gorges du Tarn is too low, we can suggest rafting further afield, in the Gorges du Tapoul for example.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information!

Yes, you can rent a canoe in the Gorges du Tarn, or even a paddle depending on the route you choose.

Of course, you can also use your own canoe/kayak/paddle to paddle down the Gorges du Tarn.

There are public landing stages on the beaches of the villages in theGorges du Tarn, including Les Vignes.

From these landing stages, you can freely embark and disembark on the Tarn with your own equipment.

For the return trip, it’s best to contact the canoe rental companies to ask if they offer a return trip for people with their own equipment.

Numerous canoe, kayak and paddle rental companies are available on site.

Some will drop you off at the departure point (no constraints on arrival time), others will pick you up at the arrival point.

The choice is yours!

Gorges du Tarn bonus: Did you know that there’s a GR trail, the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn, which lets you combine canoeing and kayaking with hiking or mountain biking? In fact, a footpath runs alongside the Tarn (on the left bank, on the other side of the road), so why not canoe there and walk or mountain bike back? A multimodal GR holiday idea.

No, the Gorges du Tarn are suitable for canoeing, kayaking and paddling for everyone – you just have to choose the right course!