Canoeing and Kayaking in the Loue Gorges at Ornans, near Besançon

Discover the landscapes of the heart of the Doubs on your own with a canoe trip down the Loue gorges at Ornans!

Canoeing | Day trip

3 options available from €33

Book your activity

From€46
full day
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Welcome at the Akila Gorges de la Loue leisure centre in Ornans (free guarded parking available on site), administrative formalities

- Distribution of equipment and fitting of life jackets

- Briefing on the course, safety instructions and basic paddling techniques

- Shuttle service to the canoe/kayak launch point

- Launching the boats and warming up on board

- Start the first part of the descent to the Akila leisure centre (about 2 hours without breaks)

- Lunch break (at your own expense) in the picnic area at the base or at the Canoë Café restaurant

- Return to the river to cover the remaining 12 km to Cléron (about 3 hours without breaks)

- Return to base by shuttle, clean up and tidy up the equipment with the help of the team

- You can change in the changing rooms and even take a shower at the end of the activity

Activity requirements

You need to be able to swim to take part in this activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

This activity is highly dependent on weather conditions and water levels: adjustments to your route may be necessary in the event of bad weather or dangerous conditions.

This activity is open to people with disabilities.

Pets are allowed to take part in this activity.

The price is per canoe kayak. Please book:

- x1 "Solo" if you want to be alone in a kayak;

- x1 "Duo" if you want 2 people in a canoe;

- x1 "Trio" if you want 3 people in a canoe (the 3rd person must weigh less than 88 lbs / 40 kg as they will be in the middle of the canoe and will not be able to paddle).

Meeting point:
Akila Gorges de la Loue - Base de loisirs Ornans, Rte de Montgesoye, 25290 Ornans
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Canoe / Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • Helmet
  • Waterproof canister
  • Map of the river
  • Shuttle service
Excluded
  • Guide
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sports shoes that will get wet
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat / Cap
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
  • Picnic lunch