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Canoe on Vezere river (3h, Canoe 24)

14 Avenue du Cinglé, Les Eyzies, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Description

Canoe 24 is one of several operators arranging Canoe rides on the Vézère river, as far away as the Chateau de Losse (near Montignac and Lascaux) downstream to Les Eyzies. The route reviewed here is about 14km long and lasts 3h excluding stops. Highlights include La Roque Saint Christophe (where the route starts), La maison forte de Reignac (a fortified manor house), La Madeleine and several cliffs. Equipment including paddles, lifejacket and a waterproof box are provided.

Access & Transport

Customers should park at the base in Les Eyzies (14 bis, avenue du Cingle), 30mins before the scheduled departure time. After a short briefing you will be shuttled in the minivan to the start and make your way back down the river. Les Eyzies is 21km west of Sarlat, 45km from Périgueux and 55km from Bergerac.

Instructions & Recommendations

It is highly recommended to wear closed shoes that can get in the water so as to be able to stop and swim (flip flops risk breaking or being taken away by the current). Also bring 1l (one liter) of water per person. Customers should be able to swim at least 25m.

Meta review

Canoe 24 is one of the best rated operators along the Vezere. Online reviewers highlight the friendliness of staff, wide range of canoes & kayaks, the fact that instructions can be provided in French and English and, of course, the beautiful sights along the way.

Environmental & Social

Eco-friendly activity. This helps support small independent operators and the local rural economy

Conclusion

If you can spare half a day, some time on the river provides a welcome change from the cultural activities, beautiful villages and fantastic food of the Dordogne region. Based on experience and reviews, Canoe 24 is an operator we would recommend and the 3h route should be long enough for most people.

Key positive

Scenic and less crowded than the Dordogne river

Competitively priced

Easy to book with flexible start time options

Key negative

River can be shallow from mid-summer onward

Suitability

Need to be able to swim

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Departure about every hour starting at 09h30

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:4h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:May, 01

Season 1

MONDAY09:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€20
Adult
13 - 64
€20
Child
5 - 12
€10
Infant
0 - 4
€0
Min. 5 years old. Price is for multi-seater canoe

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