Guided Kayaking Excursion down the Touques River, Normandy
Set off for a 2-hour immersion in nature near Deauville with this guided kayak excursion on the Touques River, departing from Pont-l’Évêque!
Practical information
A guided kayak excursion on the Touques River from Pont-l'Évêque to Saint-Martin-en-Chartrain, lasting around 2 hours.
- 8 km of kayaking down a stretch of class 1 river with a few small class 2 rapids
- Discovery level experience, ideal for families with 1, 2 and 3-seater kayaks
- A route through the countryside with, if you wish, a short break for a swim shortly before arriving at Saint-Martin-en-Chartrain
Course of events
Please allow around 2 hours and 45 minutes for the whole experience.
- Meeting with the guide in Pont-l'Évêque, opposite the Pont-l'Évêque fire brigade, 15 minutes before the start of the activity (public toilets and free parking on site)
- Distribution of equipment and fitting of life jackets
- Drive participants' vehicles to the arrival point in Saint-Martin-en-Chartrain, then return to the departure point with the guide's shuttle bus (approximately 20 minutes round trip)
- Briefing on the activity, safety instructions and kayak navigation
- Kayak launching
- Depart for a 2-hour kayak tour on the Touques River, covering 8 km to Saint-Martin-en-Chartrain
- Once you have reached the finish, take off your equipment and put it away to end the activity
Activity requirements
All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.
All children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Written parental authorisation is required for minors aged 16 and 17 to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Spoken languages:
English, FrenchIncluded
- State-certified guide
- 1, 2 or 3-seater kayak
- Paddle
- Wetsuit if needed
- Life jacket
- Shuttle for drivers between the arrival and departure points of the tour
Do not forget to bring
- Closed shoes that will get wet
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Spare clothing
- Bottle of water
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Flowing through the Calvados from Gacé to Deauville, the Touques River stretches for around 108 km and offers, in places, ideal sections for kayaking. The stretch between Pont-l’Évêque and Saint-Martin-en-Chartrain is one of them, allowing you to explore the river’s meanders shortly before it reaches the English Channel. Covering 8 km on a Class 1 section of the river and dotted with a few Class 2 rapids, it is perfect for discovering the region at a gentle pace. Whether you have already been kayaking or it is your very first time, a guided kayak excursion on the Touques River from Pont-l’Évêque to Saint-Martin-en-Chartrain is suitable for all skill levels! Whether you come as a family with children aged 6 and over or with friends, the only requirement to take part is to be able to swim.
This kayak excursion near Deauville is led by a qualified guide who will ensure your safety while providing commentary along the way. It will take just 2 or 3 bends before you enter the more natural part of the route, the longest and most peaceful section of the adventure. Between the birdsong and the sound of the gently flowing water, you are guaranteed to unwind! A short stop with the opportunity for a swim, if you wish, may even be offered before reaching Saint-Martin-en-Chartrain, perfect for cooling off in the height of summer. Both children and adults will enjoy these 2 hours of kayaking through the meanders of the Touques River, especially as the group is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.
So if you fancy swapping Deauville’s beach for a few hours of escape in lush green surroundings, this guided kayak tour on the Touques River from Pont-l’Évêque is the perfect choice!
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