Hours of the Saint-Sozy Base
Open from 07/06 to 08/31
Every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Departures possible from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. depending on the route.
THE MINI
1h30: Saint-Sozy – Pinsac: 9 km
Small route allowing you to discover the activity as a family with children, cliffs, beautiful residences and passage at the foot of the Belcas castle phone number
THE CLASSIC
3h30: Saint-Sozy – Souillac: 18 km
This is the typical imagery of the Dordogne: numerous cliffs and 3 magnificent castles hanging above the river. The Belcastel castle at the Lacave caves, the Treyne castle and its “Relais et châteaux” hotel and the Lanzac castle.
ATTENTION :
The durations are given for information only; they depend on the water level of the river, your level of practice, your pace…
Always allow extra time for your walks.
For example, plan to leave at least 3 hours before the time of the bus you have chosen for a 10km route, giving you time to equip yourself, explain the route and your break times.
How it works ?
If you park your vehicle in Saint-Sozy:
After a briefing on the trip, you will embark directly from our base in St-Sozy to descend by canoe-kayak to the arrival point.
Address of the Saint-Sozy Base (Lot) :
Camping “Les Borgnes” – 46 200 SAINT-SOZY
Directions: at the foot of the bridge, right bank
GPS coordinates: 44.8765259,1.5728294
Return by Shuttle
After your ride, we will come pick you up at the time set on your rental contract, to take you back to your vehicle.
Return Shuttle schedules, in July-August
(out of season, contact us)
| Canoe arrival point | Shuttle schedules Return |
|---|---|
| Souillac: | 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. |
| Pinsac: | 3:45 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. |
If you park your vehicle at the arrival base (reservation required):
From Pinsac or Souillac, you will take our shuttle which will take you to the chosen starting point.
Go by Shuttle (by reservation)
Arrival base of Pinsac (Lot) – departure of the morning bus: Pont de Pinsac – coming from Souillac towards Lacave, the bus stop is just before the bridge, on the right.
GPS coordinates: 44.852269, 1.525242
Souillac arrival base (Lot) – morning bus departure: Pont de Lanzac municipal campsite. Meet at the campsite entrance.
GPS coordinates: 44.882500, 1.481028
Shuttle timetables Outbound, in July-August
(out of season, contact us)
| Departure point by shuttle (=arrival by canoe) | Shuttle schedules |
|---|---|
| Souillac: | 10:00 a.m. |
| Pinsac: | 10:15 a.m. |
Return by Canoe/Kayak
After the briefing on the ride, you will board and have plenty of time to descend at your own pace (breaks, picnics) to the chosen arrival point (maximum arrival: 6:00 p.m.).
What is obligatory:
Know how to swim 25 meters, submerge yourself and wear the life jacket provided by us.
Be at least 6 years old.
Wear and keep closed shoes during your walk.
Don't forget before coming:
- Recommended sports attire (swimsuits, T-shirts, closed shoes)
- Food and drinks for day activities
- Depending on the weather, don't forget sun protection (creams, glasses with cord, hats, etc.) as well as sweatshirts and windbreakers.
Good to know :
We provide you with free containers (1 per boat) to keep your belongings dry during your activities.
Let's respect our environment:
- Let us respect the fauna and flora,
- Bring back all your rubbish after your walk (trash cans on the base),
- Respect other users and move past fishermen.
On-site services in St-Sozy
- Sale of waterproof bags, water shoes, caps, glasses straps, phone bags, drinks, etc.
- Nearby: all shops, café, restaurant, campsite, gîtes.
Important
Cancellations
Cloudy or rainy weather is not a cancellation clause and therefore a refund.
If you wish to stop your descent during your stay, we will do our best to pick you up the same day, but no refund for the remaining day(s) can be requested.
Safaraid Dordogne reserves the right to cancel any departure for safety reasons (river level too high, weather alert, possibility of storm, etc.). This cancellation will result in an immediate refund of your deposit or a modification of the dates of your stay.
Attention !
As the watertightness of the containers is not guaranteed , we strongly advise you not to take on board objects that are sensitive to water such as your cameras, telephones, etc.
No recourse will be possible in the event of a problem.
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