Go by canoe on the Dordogne for a stay of 2 to 7 days between Lot, Corrèze and Dordogne... and camp all along the route by the river, in a campsite or in a wild bivouac.
From Argentat to Beynac, escape on 120 km of river and reconnect with nature.
Whether with family or friends, this itinerant hiking program is flexible according to your wishes and the number of days you have available; together we can create the course that suits you, contact us…
Our specialty
Canoe-kayak hiking over several days on the Dordogne, Corrèze, Lot and Dordogne, Périgord version.
The highlights of the hike
- Departure possible every day .
- A la carte stay.
- Independent stay (no accompaniment).
- Specialist in canoeing and kayaking on the Dordogne since 1978.
- Possibility of total immersion in nature with your nights in bivouac .
- A free application at your disposal to manage your hike.
- Our Atout France registration for the financial security of your stay
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Your Canoe trip
Between Corrèze, Lot and Dordogne, set off on a journey into the great outdoors which will allow you to discover numerous villages classified among “ The Most Beautiful Villages of France ”: Beaulieu s/Dordogne, Carennac, Souillac or even Laroque-Gageac and Beynac.
From your boat, you will come across many castles , such as Mirandol, La Treyne and Belcas phone number
You will probably have the chance to encounter many species in their natural habitat such as the kingfisher or the heron, the nature of the Dordogne Valley .
PROGRAM of itinerant canoe hike + camping or bivouac
DAY 1
From Argentat to Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Difficulty :
Distance: 19 km
Duration: 3h30 to 4h
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Vayrac , Leisure center – Les Granges 46110 VAYRAC , free, unsupervised private parking.
Arrival in Argentat around 10:45 a.m., handover of equipment and departure for the descent. This is the wildest route of the week. During the descent, passage of the Battut rapid.
Arrival at Beaulieu sur Dordogne and its magnificent chapel on the banks of the river. Passage of the slide before arriving at the “Huttopia”*** campsite perfectly located in the village of Beaulieu sur Dordogne. For greater comfort, it is possible to spend the night at the hotel “Le Beaulieu”*** , an exceptional address. You will also find the hotel “Les Flots Bleus”** in the village town.
DAY 2
From Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne to Vayrac
Difficulty :
Distance: 22 km
Duration: 4h30
Departure in the morning from Beaulieu S/Dordogne.
During the descent possible visit to Carennac and its cloister.
Night at the “Les Granges” campsite or in bivouac .
Want a more comfortable night? You can book a pitched tent or a cabin for two people with mattress, electrical outlet… for only €49 per night. Camping “Les Granges” website
For even more comfort, you can enjoy a night in one of our favorite accommodations .
Possibility of collecting your car to visit Rocamadour , Collonges-la-Rouge …
DAY 3
From Vayrac to Saint-Sozy
Difficulty :
Distance: 18 km
Duration: 3h30 to 4h
Very beautiful descent between the limestone cliffs of Quercy, passage at the foot of the Mirandol castle and the Copeyre , possibility of visiting Gluges and its church whose restoration of the stained glass windows had been financed by Edith Piaf who liked to come and recharge her batteries there. Possibility of stopping at Montvalent with the resurgence of the underground river of Gouffre de Padirac (10 min walk). You will also have the opportunity to stop at Creysse , a typical Lotois village.
Night at the campsite “Les Borgnes”** or in bivouac .
For an evening by the brazier, tasting a good glass of wine and a night of glamping , opt for the “Village du Port”*** campsite 200m from our base. More information and reservations on their site.
For a night at the hotel, you will have the choice between the “Grangier”*** hotel and the “La Terrasse”*** hotel . These two hotels have their restaurant and offer rooms in a simple style.
DAY 4
From Saint-Sozy to Souillac
Difficulty :
Distance: 19 km
Duration: 3h30 to 4h
A day dedicated to the cliffs and castles of Lot. Swimming breaks on a pebble beach facing the Château de Belcastel , passage under the Château de la Treyne , classified “Relais et Châteaux”. If you pay attention, you can enter a cave with your canoe and feel the freshness of the resurgence.
Night at the campsite “Les Ondines”*** in Souillac or in bivouac .
For a night at the hotel, you can book your night at the hotel “Le Pavillon St Martin”*** .
DAY 5
From Souillac to St Julien de Lampon
Difficulty :
Distance: 14 km
Duration: 3h30 to 4h
Before departure, a quick tour of Souillac is essential. Visit to the Abbey and the Louis Roque Distillery, specialist in “Vieille Prune”. A few shopping trips to the peasant market for your picnic and off you go! Birds, beaches, wild swimming and relaxation up to St Julien de Lampon .
Night at the municipal campsite of Saint-Julien-de-Lampon** or in bivouac .
For a comfortable night in a simple setting, you can book your night at the hotel-restaurant “Le Rouffillac”*** .
DAY 6
From St Julien de Lampon to Vitrac
Difficulty :
Distance: 14 km
Duration: 3h30 to 4h
During the descent, you should stop on an island to offer you the luxury of a wild beach!
Passage through the Cingle de Montfort and its castle perched at the top of the cliff.
Night at the campsite “Le Perpetuum”*** or in bivouac .
For a night in a good, cozy bed, book now at the hotel-restaurant “La Treille”*** in Vitrac, accessible from the river.
DAY 7
From Vitrac to Beynac
Difficulty :
Distance: 14 km
Duration: 3h30 to 4h
You will pass at the foot of the village of Domme . Then, it's impossible to miss Laroque-Gageac , a troglodyte village and land of bargemen. The river is calm at this point, let yourself drift and admire this jewel of Périgord. Just a few kilometers and you discover the Château de Castelnaud , a fantastic medieval fortress which faces the Château de Beynac and the gardens of Marqueyssac .
Final stop just after the Château de Vézac .
Return bus at 3:30 p.m. for Vayrac , arriving around 5:30 p.m. Fairly short descent but very rich in visits, castles, picturesque villages…
Organization :
DEPARTURES POSSIBLE EVERY DAY