Yes, it's essential.
You need to be able to swim at least 25 meters and be able to put your head underwater.
Yes, if he is over 6 years old, knows how to swim, and can put his head underwater .
If the parents are beginners in this activity, we advise you to start with a 5 km course.
In summer, a swimsuit or shorts and a t-shirt are sufficient.
In spring and autumn, you should bring a windbreaker and warm clothing to put on during stops. We offer wetsuits for rent.
In all cases, water shoes or sports shoes are essential.
During the day you can choose the beach that suits you best, but please respect private property, fishermen, and swimmers; your respect will be appreciated.
Take your trash with you.
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Yes, with a license.
We advise against it; however, if you insist, your dog can occupy the middle seat in a canoe provided it is not tethered .
It will be necessary to keep it on a leash so that it does not disturb anyone during the descent and the bus journey.
We provide you with waterproof containers that you take with you in the canoe in which you place your food and drink.
For most paddlers, the descent is done independently, adapting the route to their abilities. Being accompanied by an instructor allows you to develop a better technical level and receive guidance when navigating rapids. However, it is more expensive.
Supervision is essential for school groups, scouts, or other groups of teenagers.
We have a large parking lot next to our rental office for day trips. Parking is free. We're located at the end of the runs, so there's no waiting; you can go straight to your vehicle.
The descent of the Orb takes place within the Haut Languedoc Nature Reserve, where shops are scarce.
There are only a few restaurants in the villages, including one in Vieussan , two in Roquebrun , and a snack bar at the canoe rental point right on the water.
For the day trip, it's best to bring your own picnic and drinks in waterproof containers, which we provide. You can reserve your picnic at the same time as your canoes.
For the 2-day descent:
Le Poujol => Roquebrun : Overnight stay in Tarassac
For the 3-day descent:
le Poujol => Cessenon : Overnight stay in Tarassac then one night in Roquebrun
In any case, meet us in Roquebrun . The shuttle will take you to the starting point of the descent. You follow us in your car, in which you will have left your sleeping gear, to drop it off at the bivouac site. Only the bare essentials are taken on board the boat to facilitate your trip.
When you arrive in Roquebrun , we will bring you back up so you can retrieve your vehicle.
If you continue to Lugné or Cessenon , we will also pick you up.
For those who prefer more comfort, there is a campsite in Tarassac . In Roquebrun , there are no bivouac sites, but the village has numerous accommodations near the base.
Not much! Just bring drinking water. This is a riverside area that we are making available to you free of charge (for the 2-day route). Since 2014, there has been a dry toilet. We rely on everyone's courtesy to keep this place clean. For those who need a hot shower and a traditional toilet, we recommend stopping at the Tarassac municipal campsite. Remember to book in advance.
We offer our land for camping. The village is just a short walk away. You'll find a small grocery store there.
In Tarassac :
Municipal campsite: +33 4 67
In Roquebrun :
For meals:
– Cave St Martin: +33
4 67 24 56 49 – Oui Oui: +33 4 67 38 23 34
– Snack La Guinguette : +33
– Restaurant Le Nice: +33
– St Hubert
For accommodation:
– Gîte “Le Roc de l'Estan”: +33 6 87 80 54 11
– Chambres d'Hôtes “La Vie en Rose”: +33 6 14 22 69 35
– Campotel Gîtes “Le Nice” campsite: www.camping-lenice.com/fr