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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
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Vallon-Pont-D'Arc

La Châtaigneraie – Gué de Guitard rapids loop from Grotte Chauvet

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Largentière
Vallon-Pont-D'Arc

La Châtaigneraie – Gué de Guitard rapids loop from Grotte Chauvet

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La Châtaigneraie – Gué de Guitard rapids loop from Grotte Chauvet

07:11

19.5km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle des gorges de l'Ardèche

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.44 km

Sand beach

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This site has the generosity of offering both one of the most beautiful sandy beaches and one of the most energetic and well-known rapids in the Ardèche gorges. Do not hesitate to stop there for a refreshing break.

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4.61 km

Solid handrail and climbing ladder. Avoid this spot during or after rain.

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6.10 km

Rapide du Padget

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The Padget rapids, located in the Ardèche gorges, are an iconic passage for canoe and kayak enthusiasts. This rapid, with its white water and rocks, offers an adrenaline rush in …

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6.93 km

La Châtaigneraie

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La Châtaigneraie is a beach nestled in the heart of the Ardèche gorges, along the river. The setting is wild and peaceful. Surrounded by imposing cliffs and dense vegetation, this …

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7.00 km

Figueras rapids

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The Figueras is one of the many rapids that punctuate the course of the Ardèche. This one is special, as it marks the exit of the spectacular Cirque de Gaud. …

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9.23 km

Gorge

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7

10.3 km

Gué de Guitard rapids

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Here near Rapide du Gué de Guitard you can cross the river as shown on the map. So slightly diagonally across the river bed.
It's not easy, so aqua shoes …

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10.9 km

Romantic Path

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Romantic Path down to the Ardeche

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19.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.4 km

2.09 km

1.35 km

884 m

805 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

977 m

451 m

426 m

418 m

164 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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