Opening hours of the Monceaux Monceauxsur-Dordogne Base
Open from July 10th to August 23rd,
every day from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Departures are possible from 10:30am to 3:30pm depending on the route.
THE MINI
1 hour 30 minutes: Monceaux – Brivezac: 10 km
A short route allowing you to discover the activity as a family with children or simply to come and spend a summer afternoon enjoying the unique landscapes that the Dordogne offers us.
THE CLASSIC
3:30 am: Monceaux – Beaulieu: 18 km
The wildest part of the Dordogne in the Corrèze region, alternating between wooded hills and fun little rapids (class 2), including the Battut passage. Arrival at the Beaulieu/Dordogne reservoir and its magnificent Penitents' Chapel.
Good to know: We provide you with free jerrycans (1 per boat) to keep your belongings dry during your activities.
As the watertightness of the containers is not guaranteed, we strongly advise against bringing along items that are sensitive to water, such as your cameras, phones… No recourse will be possible in case of a problem.
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, to allow time to get equipped, for the route to be explained and for your break times to be scheduled.
How it works ?
If you park your vehicle in Monceaux :
After a briefing about the trip, you will embark directly from our base in Argentat to descend by canoe to the arrival point.
Address of the Base Monceaux (Corrèze) :
Locality known as "Saulières" – 19400 MONCEAUX/DORDOGNE
Directions: between Saulières and Monceaux / Dordogne, on the road to Beaulieu/Dordogne
GPS coordinates: 45.0645093, 1.9064480
Return by Shuttle
After your ride, we will pick you up at the time specified in your rental agreement, to take you back to your vehicle.
Return Shuttle schedules, in July-August
(out of season, contact us)
| Canoe arrival point | Return shuttle times |
|---|---|
| Beaulieu: | 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM |
| Brivezac: | 4:45 PM and 6:15 PM |
If you park your vehicle at the arrival base (reservation required):
From Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, you will take our shuttle which will take you to the chosen starting point.
Go by Shuttle (by reservation)
Arrival base of Beaulieu/Dordogne (Corrèze) – departure of the morning bus: Altillac leisure centre, lieu-dit la Garenne – 19 120 ALTILLAC. Follow “La Riviera Limousine”, the bus stop is at the entrance to the municipal swimming pool car park.
GPS coordinates: 44.9849352, 1.8295771
Shuttle timetables Outbound, in July-August
(out of season, contact us)
| Departure point by shuttle (=arrival by canoe) | Shuttle schedules |
|---|---|
| Beaulieu: | 10:00 |
| Brivezac: | No morning buses |
Return by Canoe/Kayak
After the briefing about the ride, you will embark and have plenty of time to descend at your own pace (breaks, picnics) until we reach our arrival point in Beaulieu/D. (maximum arrival: 6:00 pm).
What is mandatory in canoeing and kayaking:
Participants must be able to swim 25 meters, submerge themselves, and wear the life jacket provided by us.
Minimum age is 6 years old.
Closed-toe shoes must be worn throughout the walk.
What are the essential things I shouldn't forget for my canoe trip?
sportswear is recommended (swimsuits, T-shirts, closed-toe shoes). Also, pack a picnic lunch with food and drinks for daytime activities. Depending on the weather, don't forget sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses with straps, hats, etc.) as well as sweatshirts and windbreakers.
What is the price of a canoe-kayak rental?
Canoe and kayak trips of 9km start from €23 per adult with online booking. The price then depends on the distance and type of boat.
What services do you offer based in Monceaux/Dordogne?
On site, you will find a sales area for water shoes, glasses cords, phone bags, caps…
Accommodation: campsites
In the village (4 km): all shops, restaurants, banks…
If I wish to cancel my walk, what are the conditions?
weather is not grounds for cancellation or refund. If you wish to end your trip early, we will do our best to pick you up the same day, but no refund will be given for the remaining day(s).
Safaraid Dordogne reserves the right to cancel any departure for safety reasons (high river levels, weather alerts, possibility of storms, etc.). This cancellation will result in an immediate refund of your deposit or a change to your trip dates.
Are your canoe trips in a protected area?
The Dordogne Valley is classified as a World Biosphere Reserve, to help us protect it:
Respect the fauna and flora,
Take all your rubbish back after your walk (bins on the base),
Respect other users and pass far from the fishermen.
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