The base is open
The routes:
The navigation times are indicative. In spring the speed on the river is approximately 6 to 8 km/h while in summer it is more like 4 to 5 km/h, to which you will add your various stops.
Take your time, observe, discover, escape, enjoy your holidays in Ariège !
All departures are from our base in Ornolac Ussat les Bains starting at 10am.
The only requirement is to arrive before 6 p.m. for the last shuttle.
- Free and unaccompanied descents.
- Reservation required
- Ages 7 and up
- You must be able to swim at least 25 meters and be able to submerge yourself! Capsizing is possible! You will get wet!
- Wear closed shoes like tennis shoes.
Route and Prices:
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Discovery
From Ornolac to Ussat
3 km – 1 hour.
Departure between 10am and 5pm.
Return shuttles from 11am to 6pm every 30 minutes.€17 / adult
, €15 / child between 7 and 15 years oldAccessible to all! easiest route. Get acquainted with your boat on our lake. Then, when you're ready, you're off for a short 3-kilometer trip.
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Adrenaline
From Sinsat to Ussat
3 km – 1 hour.
Shuttles depart at: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00.
Return on your own.€18 / adult
, €16 / child between 7 and 15 years oldAs its name suggests, a short course that will get your adrenaline pumping right from the start. A mountain stream that's always on the move!
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Whitewater
From Ornolac to Bompas
9 km – 2 hours.
Departure between 10am and 3pm.
Return shuttles from 12pm to 6pm every 30 minutes.€28 / adult
€23 / child between 7 and 15 years oldFamily Pack (2 adults + 2 children) €89
(Cannot be combined with other promotions)For a full or half day, pack your picnic in the provided containers and float down the 9 km stretch at your own pace . Please note that this is a Class II mountain stream on a V scale. It's a real descent! Allow 2 to 2.5 hours for the trip.
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Escape
From Ornolac to Mercus
12 km – 2h30
Departure between 10am and 3pm
Return shuttles from 12pm to 6pm every 30 minutes€31 / adult
€26 / child between 7 and 15 years oldFamily Pack (2 adults + 2 children) €99
(Cannot be combined with other promotions)The historic ARIEGE EVASION route. On the program since 1991! A route that starts on a small lake, then the descent begins. You have to steer your canoe or kayak through small rapids. The route passes through Tarascon-sur-Ariège and then Bompas, where Lake Garrabet begins. Mercus is 3 km further on. The tranquility of a lake also means some paddling! But the beauty of the site and the view over the valley reward the effort. Return trips depart every half hour from the beach at Mercus.
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Adventure
From Sinsat to Bompas
12 km – 3 hours.
Shuttle departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00.
Return shuttles from 12:00 to 18:00 every 30 minutes.€33 / adult
€28 / child between 7 and 15 years oldEvery morning at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00, we head straight to the heart of the matter at the foot of the Quié cliffs. Is the "Tic Tac" approaching? Will you be swept away by the excitement? Surprise! No acclimatization period, you just hop in and off you go. Canoeing experience is recommended. It's still level II on a scale of V. Adventure awaits!
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Sensations
From Sinsat to Mercus
15 km – 3h30
Shuttle departures: 10am - 11am - 12pm
Return shuttles from 12pm to 6pm every 30 minutes€35 / adult
€30 / child between 7 and 15 years oldThis is the complete route of the most beautiful sections of the Ariège. 15 intense kilometers! Pack a picnic. You'll embark on a fast-flowing mountain stream. A series of small rapids to navigate in a double canoe or single kayak. The trip finishes in Mercus, where our shuttles will take you back to your starting point.
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One-hour rental on Lake Mercus
Lake Mercus
1 hour
Departure between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Meeting point: Bompas nautical base€10 / adult,
€7 / child between 7 and 15 years oldIf you're looking for a calm, rapid-free outing, a one-hour canoe rental on Lake Mercus is perfect for you. You'll enjoy an hour of canoeing on the 3 kilometers of Lake Mercus.
Meet us every day at the Bompas nautical base near Tarascon sur Ariège between 1pm and 4pm.
Booking and payment online only.
Student discount -10%
*Not valid in conjunction with other promotions.
Group rates and customized quotes with support, meal trays… contact us.
Pets are free (life jackets are available for hire).
Double sit-on-top kayak or canoe:
From the beginning, we have chosen to offer only "sit-on-top" canoes and kayaks, where you won't have to worry about your legs being inside. We do not offer spray skirt kayaks.
What our customers say:
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Our advantages
Recent and verified equipment
Free bus ride
Free parking
Accepted payment methods: ANCV holiday vouchers (paper or connected), credit card, checks and cash.
Canoe France privilege card -10% at the end of your descent.
How does it work with ARIEGE EVASION?
Great! Absolutely fantastic! At the reception of our rental base in Ornolac, you fill out the rental agreement, and the team provides you with waterproof containers for your picnics and belongings. In addition to a river map (our famous water book), our team gives you all the information you need for your trip.
You paddle down at your own pace; no one accompanies you.
Make the most of your descent on the Ariège
Upon your arrival, our shuttles will take you back to your starting point, our Ariège Évasion in Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains, every half hour. The last shuttle departs at 6:00 PM, so you can relax and enjoy!
Freedom is about having the freedom to choose! You can descend at your own pace, stop whenever you like to have a meal, take a break, or sunbathe.
Equipment cleaned and checked, for your comfort and safety
Our boats are comfortable, stable, and self-bailing. The equipment is checked and cleaned before each outing.
Important:
SWIMMING SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL. Descent of a level II mountain stream on a scale of V, without supervision.
Wear closed shoes like tennis shoes (no sandals, flip-flops or bare feet…)
