Discover the gorges of the Hérault river at Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert near Montpellier!
Discover the gorges of the Hérault river in canorafting at Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert near Montpellier!
The Hérault gorges have a rich natural and historical heritage and have been classified as a Grand Site de France: shaped by the river Hérault, these limestone cliffs offer breathtaking scenery! Departing from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, you can enjoy a canoraft descent of the Hérault gorges with 2 or 3 people per boat, ideal for families or groups of friends wanting to discover this superb site while cooling off near Montpellier.
Supervised by a state-certified canoeing instructor, this canorafting experience in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a fun and exciting way to discover this Natura 2000-listed wilderness. Also known as a "hot dog", canorafting takes you through the rapids of the Hérault with the help of paddles. The canoraft is an inflatable boat that can accommodate 2 or 3 people, so don't hesitate to compete with your friends and family to see who can finish the canorafting course in the Hérault gorges first!
Canorafting at Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is the perfect way to enjoy a thrilling outdoor experience near Montpellier, with a descent to suit your level: discovery or experience!
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Practical information
Descent accessible to beginners
- Meeting with the team at the Goût d'Aventure base in Aniane
- Shuttle bus to Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
- Briefing on the activity, equipment and safety rules
- Distribution of equipment and boarding of canorafts
- Descend the rapids of the Hérault gorges for around 2 hours
- Helping the boats back up to the trailer
- Transport back to the premises and de-equipping
Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity as well as being in good physical condition.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
This activity depends on the weather: if the activity cannot take place because of the weather, another date or a refund will be offered.
The "Discovery" and "Experience" options are offered not only according to your wishes, but also according to the level of the participants and the weather/water conditions.
- Canoraft
- Paddle
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- Instructor
- Photos
- Shuttle transfer (8 people max.)
- Closed shoes
- Spare clothing
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Bottle of water
- Snack
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