“The essential” – Canoe-Kayak trips from Vayrac

Vayrac Base timetablesVayrac

Open from 06/06 to 15/09
Every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Departures possible from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. depending on the route.

Canoe-kayak descents from Vayrac with Safaraid

THE MINI

1h30: Vayrac – Gluges : 9 km

Small route allowing you to discover the activity as a family with children or for those in a hurry who want to do several things during the day. It’s a summary of the river and a moment of relaxation.

THE CLASSIC

3h30: Vayrac – Saint-Sozy: 18 km

It’s a must-have at Safaraid ! A route accessible to beginners which will take you past the Copeyre belvedere and the Mirandol castle, along the Gluges cliffs. You will pass through the village of Creysse before arriving in the heart of Meyronne – Saint-Sozy.

Arrival stroll in St-Sozy - ©De Bouffe et d’Air Frais

THE MAXI

5:00 a.m.: Vayrac – Pinsac: 27 km

A large course that we offer for the day, it is suitable for sporty or experienced people who want to make the most of the long summer days! Plan to leave before 10:30 a.m.

THE SUPER-MAXI

7:00 a.m.: Vayrac – Souillac: 36 km

Another very long route during the day, recommended for experienced and athletic people. Plan to leave before 10:00 a.m.

How it works ?

If you park your vehicle in Vayrac :

After a briefing on the trip, you will board directly from our Vayrac to descend by canoe to the arrival point.

Address of the Vayrac Main Base (Batch) :

Granges Leisure Center – 46 110 VAYRAC

Directions: in the village, follow the direction of the Dordogne and the campsites. We are 2 km from the village, after the lake and the “Mirandol Dordogne” holiday village.

GPS coordinates: 44.9358923,1.6945168

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 pointShuttle schedules Return
Souillac:3:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Pinsac:3:45 p.m. or 6:15 p.m.
Saint-Sozy:4:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Gluges :2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

If you park your vehicle at the arrival base (reservation required):

From Gluges , St-Sozy, Pinsac or Souillac, you will take our shuttle which will take you to the chosen starting point.

Go by Shuttle (by reservation)

Gluges arrival base (Lot) – departure of the morning bus: Coming from Martel, direction Gramat/Rocamadour, turn right after the Gluges Gluges . Meet next to the tennis courts.

St-Sozy base: Camping “Les Borgnes” – 46 200 SAINT-SOZY. At the foot of the bridge, right bank

Souillac arrival base (Lot) – morning bus departure: Pont de Lanzac municipal campsite. Meet at the campsite entrance.

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.
St-Sozy:10:30 a.m.
Gluges :11:00

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.).

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 Vayrac

  • Sale of waterproof bags, phone bags, water shoes, caps, sunscreen, glasses cords, etc.
  • Sale of cold drinks
  • Nearby: pétanque court, wooded area along the river for your picnics, children's play area, fitness trail, etc.
  • Accommodation: less than a kilometer, 3-star campsite , gîtes and guest rooms , holiday village.
  • In the village (2 km): all shops, creperie, pizzeria, banks…

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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