• The wild Loire River by packraft, between water and vineyards
  • The wild Loire River by packraft, between water and vineyards
  • The wild Loire River by packraft, between water and vineyards
  • The wild Loire River by packraft, between water and vineyards
  • The wild Loire River by packraft, between water and vineyards
  • The wild Loire River by packraft, between water and vineyards
Loire Valley Castles

The wild Loire River by packraft, between water and vineyards

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking , Kayaking and Canoeing
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision or program is tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Centre-Val de Loire / Loire Valley Castles
  • Age
    From 10 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    12.14 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

This 2-day adventure on the Loire River immerses you in a gentle journey along its banks, combining packrafting, camping, and exploring the Loire Valley landscapes. The route alternates between wild stretches of river, small beaches, natural islands, and passages through the heart of the region's vineyards and troglodyte villages. The experience is designed as a true escape, accessible even to those who have never packrafted before. All the logistics are taken care of so you can fully enjoy the adventure at your own pace, in a friendly and immersive atmosphere close to nature.

The highlights

  • Passing through the iconic troglodyte villages of the Loire
  • Beautiful landscapes between castles, vineyards and typical villages
  • 2 days of immersive navigation in the heart of the wild Loire 😊
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

All levels

Levels

All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision or program is tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision or program is tailored to each person's level.

The expert's opinion

This adventure does not require prior packrafting experience, but it does require good physical fitness, as it takes place over two days with several hours of activity.

The paddling itself isn't technical: it takes place on a calm river, without rapids. The main difficulty lies in the distance, with approximately 20 to 25 km of paddling on the first day.

The second day alternates between walking and navigating. The walk is between 5 and 10 km depending on the option chosen, with little elevation gain, but with the packraft bag to carry, weighing approximately 10 kg.

It is therefore an adventure accessible to motivated beginners, used to walking or engaging in physical activity for a full day.

In figures

Canoeing / Kayaking

  • Average duration/day: 4h
  • Majority river class : Class 1 - calm river

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 3h
  • Average distance/day: 10 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 100 m

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook

Your travel guide to take everywhere with you 🗺️

In this guide (which will be sent to you by email upon booking) you will find all the useful information to fully enjoy your adventure on the Loire: itinerary, options, practical advice, good addresses and camping organization.

Management

Security

The Loire remains a natural and living river: it is important to follow the indicated route and the safety instructions given during the departure briefing.

Wearing a life jacket is mandatory throughout the entire sailing trip. If you have any doubts or difficulties during your adventure, our team remains available throughout your stay 😊
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    First paddle strokes on the wild Loire

    • Transportation Minibus - 20h - 40km
    • Activity Canoeing / Kayaking
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Majority river class Class 1 - calm river
    • Accommodation Camping
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Your adventure begins in Bréhémont, a small village in the Loire region located on the banks of the river.

    (Edouard will take you by shuttle from the meeting point in Saumur to the starting point of your adventure: Bréhémont)

    Before setting out on the water, a briefing is planned with our team to present the route, safety instructions and the particularities of navigation on the Loire.

    You then take the time to prepare your equipment: inflating the packraft, assembling the paddle and adjusting the life jacket.

    Once ready, you embark on a self-guided descent along the river.

    On the Loire, the river sets the pace. Gentle current, sandbanks and small islets naturally shape the route and make each journey unique.

    Throughout the day, you will be moving through a calm, wild and exotic environment, with the possibility of taking free breaks as you wish: a picnic on a sandbank, swimming or simply a moment to enjoy the Loire landscapes.

    An accessible and immersive first day to discover the Loire in a different way 😊

    At the end of the day, you arrive at the Les Terres de Belle Rive campsite.

    Day 1

Accommodation

⛺️ Camping - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Camping - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Camping - Day 1
⛺️ Camping - Day 1

Camping Les Terres de Belles Rives, located in Candes-Saint-Martin, is a quiet and friendly campsite, ideally situated on the banks of the Loire River in a protected natural environment. You will find spacious, shaded pitches, comfortable sanitary facilities, and direct access to the river and hiking trails.

Just a few minutes' walk away, the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, offers several restaurants, shops, and remarkable heritage to discover. It's an ideal place to relax after a day of adventure, enjoy dinner on a terrace, or simply admire the Loire Valley landscapes.

Access

Departure
Parking Marc Leclerc à Saumur : https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKHk8NsiBCvX8f3C7
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
Parking Marc Leclerc à Saumur : https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKHk8NsiBCvX8f3C7
Day 2 - 17h00

Marc Leclerc parking lot in Saumur: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKHk8NsiBCvX8f3C7

Go to the starting point

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Marc Leclerc parking lot in Saumur: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKHk8NsiBCvX8f3C7

Price details

The price includes

  1. The complete navigation equipment
  2. Your personal belongings will be transported in the evening by a member of the team so you don't have to carry them.
  3. The provision of a complete (digital) roadbook
  4. Night camping
  5. All transport from the meeting point: Marc Leclerc parking lot in Saumur

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Personal insurance
  3. Camping equipment (optional: 3-person tent: €20 - contact us)
  4. Meals (optional: picnic on day 1 and day 2: please contact us)
  5. Additional night before and after stay (optional: €15/person - contact us)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
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