7 different courses, varying from 4 to 30 kilometres
Whilst canoeing down the Vézère you will be able to admire at your leisure the many prestigious sites along the banks: Château de Losse, Castel Merle, Le Conquil, La Roque Saint Christophe, La Madeleine.
Main base at St Léon sur Vézère
Whichever course you choose to do, we welcome you at our APA base at St Léon sur Vézère, where you leave your car.
You then either canoe down from the base towards downstream, or else we take you upstream by minibus towards upstream.
Routes and prices per canoe
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The Castles
4 km – 1 h
Thonac > St-Léon/V.
Peaceful discovery trail- Canoe or kayak 2 pers. 26 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 1 child 32 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 2 childs or 3 adults 38 €
- Kayak 1 pers. or Stand-up paddle 18 €
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La Roque St Christophe
8 km – 2 h
St-Léon/V. > Tursac
Pass under the most visited cave city in the department- Canoe or kayak 2 pers. 40 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 1 child 49 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 2 childs or 3 adults 57 €
- Kayak 1 pers. or Stand-up paddle 22 €
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Montignac Lascaux
12 km – 3 h
Montignac > St-Léon/V.
Pass under the 3 castles in the valley- Canoe or kayak 2 pers. 44 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 1 child 55 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 2 childs or 3 adults 66 €
- Kayak 1 pers. or Stand-up paddle 25 €
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The most beautiful course
12 km – 3 h
Thonac > Tursac
Between castles and troglodyte fortress- Canoe or kayak 2 pers. 48 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 1 child 60 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 2 childs or 3 adults 72 €
- Kayak 1 pers. or Stand-up paddle 27 €
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Les Eyzies
18 km – 4 h
St Léon > Les Eyzies
Discover the cliffs and the natural part of the Vézère- Canoe or kayak 2 pers. 52 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 1 child 65 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 2 childs or 3 adults 78 €
- Kayak 1 pers. or Stand-up paddle 30 €
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The Valiant
22 km – 5 h
Thonac > Les Eyzies
The Human valley and its most beautiful assets are for you- Canoe or kayak 2 pers. 58 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 1 child 72 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 2 childs or 3 adults 86 €
- Kayak 1 pers. or Stand-up paddle 35 €
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The total
30 km – 7 h
Montignac > Les Eyzies
For sportive people- Canoe or kayak 2 pers. 68 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 1 child 84 €
- Canoe 2 pers. + 2 childs or 3 adults 100 €
- Kayak 1 pers. or Stand-up paddle 43 €
Included in the price : all necessary equipment, waterproof containers and minibus shuttles.
Equipment
APA offers a wide choice of equipment suitable for all levels.
Single-seater or two-seater kayaks, two-seater canoes, Old Town canoes for purists, canoes for 2 adults + 1 child, 4-seater family canoes.
Safety
To go canoeing you must: be able to swim, be more than 5 years old, wear a life-jacket and shoes and it is advisable to tie on your glasses…
Philippe Colomy is an ex-member of the French national canoeing team and holds the state diploma for teaching canoeing and kayaking. He invites you to come and enjoy his sport with his team.