canoe descent
VITRAC BEYNAC
5 CASTLES VALLEY

Sailing from Canoe Vitrac to Beynac is an unforgettable experience along the Dordogne.

From Vitrac, a charming village with wooded banks, to Beynac, perched on a majestic cliff, each stroke of the paddle brings you closer to breathtaking scenery and impressive historic sites. Embark on this exciting adventure with Canoës Loisirs and discover the beauty and history of the Dordogne valley from a unique canoeing perspective.

downhill
16 km
for a ride
~ 3 h
Base de Canoës Loisirs devant les Falaises de Vitrac
Canoë jaune devant le rocher le belvédère de Marquaysac

Canoeing Vitrac - Beynac
Discover the magic of the 5 castles

Discover the magic of five castles along the Dordogne!

Paddle through history and medieval architecture as you explore these magnificent jewels of the Périgord. Soak up the enchanting atmosphere of these historic sites and enjoy spectacular views from your canoe. An unforgettable adventure awaits you with Canoës Loisirs!

Meet at the Canoës Loisirs base in Vitrac Port.

Park your car and board your canoe in 10 minutes.

Reserve an hour for our organization

Continuous departures from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Choose a departure time to facilitate Yellow Teamorganization.

A stress-free route

Take the time to enjoy your descent to the full! Take a break for a swim, visit a village or take photos. Don't worry about leaving your boat by the river.

ADVICE FROM THE YELLOW TEAM

Before you set off, a member of our team will take charge of you and give you all the explanations you need about your route and how to steer a canoe.

RETURN SHUTTLE

After your descent, a shuttle bus takes you back to the starting point.
Continuous shuttle departures every hour (depending on season, more details on site before departure).

per adult
22
canoeing for children aged 5 to 12
13
Adult or child kayaking
25

Vitrac cliff

Bastide de Domme

La Roque-Gajeac

Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle

Chateau de Fayrac

Chateau de Beynac

Base Canoë Loisirs

Canoeing Vitrac - Beynac
Stroll program

Meet at 9:30 am at our canoe base in Vitrac.
Equipment distribution(canoes, life jackets, paddles, watertight containers), recommendations.

Our Yellow Team will help you with the launch:

Departure
3 km
7.3 km
7.8 km
10.4 km
12.2 km
13.2 km
16 km

Canoeing Vitrac - Beynac
ADVENTUROUS BUT NOT RECKLESS
ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN

Opt for your changeable reservation

Make sure you enjoy a walk in the beautiful Dordogne sunshine.
The only rule: give us 36 hours’ notice.

Save time on arrival

Be quickly taken care of by a member of the Yellow Team to minimize waiting times.

Canoë jaune devant le rocher le belvédère de Marquaysac

A walk in the sun

Change your ride date up to 36 hours in advance to ensure a sunny ride.

Base de Canoës Loisirs à Vitrac en Dordogne

Guarantee yourself a canoe

The Yellow Team guarantees canoe availability for all holders of a changeable ticket.

Canoeing Vitrac - Beynac
RAISE THE VOICES OF CUSTOMERS: PADDLERS SPEAK OUT!

Find out what our delighted paddlers have to say about their Vitrac and Beynac canoe trip experience!

"A first for us we took the 3h route to beynac really top. Tiring but great, thank you very much."

Damien Goux

July 2023

"Great canoe trip on the Dordogne. We did the 3h circuit between Vitrac and Beynac. The staff is very pleasant, attentive and professional. The equipment is top quality. There are shuttles every hour on arrival and schedules are respected."

Bernard T

April 2023

"Superb canoe trip from Vitrac to Beynac. Allow 3 hours with no stops and firm support. Last shuttle at 18h. Top organization, it's a big deal now (staff, bus)"

Gonzagues Dussueil

July 2023

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