Go canoeing on the Dordogne for a 2-day in the Lot and camp along the way with your luggage transported for you each day.
From Vayrac to Souillac, escape along 36 km of river and reconnect with nature. You'll pass by the villages of Gluges, Creysse, Meyronne, and many others. Not to mention the castles and numerous limestone cliffs typical of the valley.
This program is a two-day all-inclusive stay. If you prefer a flexible hiking program tailored to your wishes and the number of days you have available, we can create a custom itinerary for you. Contact us…
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Multi-day canoe-kayak trip on the Dordogne, in the Lot! A comfortable micro-adventure with camping and luggage transport.
The highlights of the hike
- Departure possible every day.
- All-inclusive stay.
- All comforts with camping and transport of your luggage.
- Self-guided stay (no accompaniment).
- Specialist in canoe and kayak trips on the Dordogne since 1978.
- A free app is available to help you manage your hike.
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Your Canoe Holiday
In the Dordogne Valley, embark on a journey into nature that will allow you to discover many villages and meander between the majestic limestone cliffs.
From your boat, you will encounter many castles, such as Mirandola, Treyne, and Belcasphone 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.
PROGRAMME for the canoe trip with overnight camping
DAY 1
From Vayrac to Saint-Sozy
Difficulty:
Distance: 18 km
Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
Meet between 9am and noon in Vayrac, Leisure Centre – Les Granges 46110 VAYRAC, free private unsupervised parking.
A beautiful descent between the limestone cliffs of the Quercy region, passing at the foot of Mirandol Castle viewpoint Copeyre. You can also visit Gluges and its church, whose stained-glass window restoration was financed by Edith Piaf, who loved to come here to recharge. A stop is possible in Montvalent to see the resurgence of the underground river from the Padirac Cave (10-minute walk). You will also have the opportunity to stop in Creysse, a typical village of the Lot region.
For an evening by the fire pit, enjoying a good glass of wine and a glamping night, you will spend the night at campsite the "Village du Port"*** 200m from our base or at the Les Borgnes campsite depending on availability.
Your luggage will be dropped off directly at our base. It will be available from 3:30 PM and you will need to drop it off again the following morning before 11:00 AM.
DAY 2
From Saint-Sozy to Souillac
Difficulty:
Distance: 19 km
Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
Departure in the morning from St-Sozy.
A day dedicated to the cliffs and castles of the Lot region. Enjoy a swim on a pebble beach opposite Belcastel Castle, and pass under the Château de la Treyne, a member of the Relais & Châteaux group. If you look carefully, you might even be able to enter a cave with your canoe or kayak and feel the refreshing coolness of the spring.
Return bus at 3:30 pm or 6:00 pm (in July/August) depending on the time chosen before your departure and indicated on your rental agreement. The journey takes approximately one hour. You can collect your luggage directly in Vayrac.
Organization :
Departures possible every day