L'esquimaude, Canoeing on the Ain river

Elevation : 236m
Route de l'Oiselon, (dessous le pont de pont d' ain), 01160 Pont-d'Ain
L'Esquimaude offers canoe-kayak trips down the Ain from Pont d'Ain to the first brooks of the Rhône, in canoes, kayaks, solo stand-up paddles or Big Sup (group paddling).
L'Esquimaude offers several routes departing from Pont d'Ain (or Neuville/Ain or Poncin): 7, 8, 10, 13, 22 and 32 km, by half-day or more if you prefer. Depending on your choice of route, your adventure will be family-friendly and accessible to all (from 5 years upwards), or more demanding if you opt for the 32 km route, to be completed over 2 days.

The Pont d'Ain base offers you the chance to take an extra break by welcoming you to the terrace area after your runs. Ice creams, coffee, tea...

Activities

Activities
  • Minimum age (in years) : 5

Rates

Rates

Consult l'Esquimaude directly for group rates
Animals : 5€ (8 people)
Bigsup descent : from 150 to 190€ (8 persons)

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 20 Person (s) mini
  • 350 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 1 May 2025 until 30 September 2025 - Open everyday
Departure between 9am and 3 pm.

Medias

Medias

descente de la rivière d'ain - esquimaude
descente de la rivière d'ain - esquimaude
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descente de l'ain en canoë-kayak avec l'esquimaude
descente de l'ain en canoë-kayak avec l'esquimaude
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Location

Location

L'esquimaude, Canoeing on the Ain river
Elevation : 236m
Route de l'Oiselon, (dessous le pont de pont d' ain), 01160 Pont-d'Ain

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Access

Access
  • A42 motorway, exit junction n°9 Pont-d'Ain then D1075 road towards Ambérieu-en-Bugey
Updated on 23 June 2025 at 11:19
by GIP Cerdon Vallée de l'Ain
(Offer identifier : 179511)
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