Canoe Kayak Rental on the Hérault River from Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois, near Montpellier

Canoe down one of the wildest and most beautiful parts of the Hérault River gorges from Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois!

Family Course | 8 km

3 options available from €26

Book your activity

From€27
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up

Practical information

An 8 km route from the base at Monplaisir to the Barrage de la Vernède: suitable for families, this route will take you through some easy rapids and allow you to take breaks by the water, on quiet little beaches.

Course of events

- Welcome at the Canoë Montana base in the hamlet of Monplaisir (free parking on site)

- Distribution of equipment and briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Launch of canoes and kayaks in the river a few metres away

- Departure for an 8 km descent down the Hérault River (allow 2 hours non-stop, more if you plan to take breaks along the way)

- End of the trip at the Barrage de la Vernède, where a shuttle will be waiting to take you back to the base

- Return by shuttle to the base (about a 15-minute drive), where you can return your equipment and take a shower before finishing the activity while enjoying the snack bar and picnic area on site

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

All children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the same kayak.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people.

People with a physical disability are welcome! Please inform us in advance.

Pets are welcome to join this activity.

The price is displayed per kayak. Please book:

- x1 ‘Solo’ if you wish to be alone on board;

- x1 ‘Duo’ if you wish to be 2 adults on board (11 years and over);

- x1 ‘Adult + Infant’ if you wish to be with a child under 11 on board;

- x1 ‘Trio’ if you wish to be 2 adults + 1 child under 11 on board.

- x1 'Quator' if you wish to be 2 adults + 2 childs (6-11 years old) on board

Meeting point:
Canoë Montana - Monplaisir, 34190 Agonès
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Canoe / Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof canister
  • Shuttle back to the base
Excluded
  • Guide
Do not forget to bring
  • Shoes that will get wet
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack