Canoeing and kayaking activity in Montpellier

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When you come for a canoe or kayak trip in the Gorges de l’Hérault, near Montpellier, you come above all to share a good time. With family or friends, the objective is simple: enjoy the river, relax and live a friendly experience in the middle of nature.

Our base reflects this accessible and secure atmosphere. The smile on our logo reminds us that each course should be experienced with simplicity and pleasure.

Our Canoe Montana base is located in Agonès, near Ganges, in the heart of the Cévennes.

GPS address: Monplaisir, 34190 Agonès.

We are:

1. 25 minutes north of Montpellier
2. 30 minutes from Nîmes and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
3. 40 minutes from Anduze
4. About 1 hour from Agde, Vias, Palavas-les-Flots or La Grande-Motte

An ideal location for a canoe and kayak outing, in a preserved natural environment.

Yes, knowing how to swim is mandatory. Participants must be at least 6 years old and able to swim 25 meters.

Even if our routes are accessible and suitable for families, navigation is done on a natural river: compliance with safety rules is therefore essential.

We provide you with a safety vest adapted to your size, a paddle and a waterproof bottle to protect your belongings during the descent.

Children can canoe from 6 years old on the family course, the quietest and most suitable for young participants.

For more sporty or adventure routes, the minimum age is set at 11 years old, as the navigation is more dynamic with some passages including small rapids.

In canoeing, you usually sail in pairs with a single paddle. More stable, it is particularly suitable for families and children for a convivial moment.

In Montpellier kayaking, you are alone with a double paddle. The navigation is more dynamic and offers a little more sporty sensations.

On our rental base near Montpellier, you can choose the option that best suits your desire and your level.

We provide all the necessary equipment: canoe or kayak, paddle, safety vest and waterproof container to protect your belongings.

For your part, remember to bring:

1. closed-toe shoes suitable for water
2. a cap or hat
3. sunscreen
4. water
5. a picnic if you wish

The most important thing is to come relaxed, ready to enjoy the landscapes of the Gorges de l’Hérault and to spend a pleasant moment along the river.

The duration varies according to the route chosen:

1. Family – 8 km: about 2 hours of paddling, plus swimming or picnic breaks. Ideal for a quiet outing with the children.
2. Sporty – 7 km: between 1h30 and 2h of navigation, i.e. 3 to 5 hours in total with stops.
3. Adventure – 15 km: about 4 hours by canoe. You should plan a full day, i.e. 6 to 8 hours on site.

Our team at the base will advise you in order to choose the most suitable course for your level and your pace.

Some do indeed have small rapids and fun passages.

The “Family” remains calm and accessible, ideal for a first descent. The sports and adventure courses offer slightly more dynamic sections for those looking for more sensations.

These are not extreme rapids: the objective remains to live a pleasant and safe experience in the heart of the Cévennes.

Yes, it is possible. However, in high season and in good weather, we can be full. People who have booked their Montpellier canoe or kayak rental on the website have priority. We advise you to plan ahead to get your place.

Yes, of course. Canoeing is an ideal activity for groups, summer outings, bachelorette parties or simply a day with friends near Montpellier.

We offer specific rates for groups (see our rates page). The more people you have, the more user-friendly the experience becomes.

Our base regularly welcomes groups for a canoe or kayak descent Montpellier, in a family and relaxed atmosphere.

Depending on the route chosen, several starting and ending points are offered.

The organization is simple: either the shuttle takes you to the starting point, or it picks you up on arrival. This service is free and included in the rental.

You leave your vehicle at the base, and we take care of the transportation.

Yes, you can picnic directly at the base, on our terrace equipped with tables, chairs and shaded areas. Our bar is also open to enjoy a cold drink.

It is also possible to take a break on the small beaches along the route. We simply ask you to respect nature and leave with your waste.

Yes, dogs are welcome at the base.

For the canoe descent, it depends on the course and the conditions: do not hesitate to ask our team for advice before departure.

Yes. Our canoe base in Montpellier has tables and chairs with umbrellas, as well as shaded natural areas under the trees, by the river. Ideal for relaxing before or after your adventure.

If the weather conditions do not allow safe sailing, we offer you either a refund (for bookings made online) or a postponement to another date. In any case, a solution is always found.

In the summer, the water level is generally suitable for canoeing and kayaking on the river.

If, exceptionally, the conditions do not allow safe browsing, you will be informed promptly and we will apply our postponement or refund policy.

Yes, of course! Canoe Montana offers kayak rental.

Our water activities are suitable for all profiles: with family, friends or for a first adventure on the river. Kayaking allows for more individual and slightly more dynamic navigation, while canoeing is ideal for a friendly descent for two or with children.