Phone : 04 66 48 58 08 - Email : camping.de.castelbouc@gorges-du-tarn.fr

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Canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle rentals and tours in the Tarn Gorges
Departures from Castelbouc and Sainte-Enimie

Discover our different routes on the Tarn:

Descents accessible to all, remarkable landscapes (certified Grand Site de France) and several options (from half a day to 2 days) to choose the itinerary that suits you best.

Course booking procedures:

User guide for maps, .gpx tracks, GPX Viewer, and instructions to follow during the routes :

What information is available on the maps (web version and on GPX Viewer)?

Download (from your smartphone) the GPX Viewer app for Android or GPX Viewer 2 for iOS to view your .gpx tracks

Enable geolocation on your smartphone and for GPX Viewer (important)

Your real-time location on GPX Viewer

Other GPX Viewer configuration tips

Instructions as they come in

  • Your route along the Tarn is shown in blue; ;
  • Directional arrows >>; ;
  • Numbers 1 – 2 – 3 etc.: number of km since departure; ;
  • Markers with tooltips and detailed information at the start and finish; ;
  • Notable or important points of interest along the route; ;
  • The route profile, especially useful for seeing a distance from the start; ;
  • On the web version of the profile, by clicking and holding, and moving around, you can see the distance between the two selected points of the route.

Example of a map displaying a .gpx track:

Canoe-kayak trip from Castelbouc to Sainte-Enimie - Locanoë | Camping Le Site de Castelbouc
Canoe-kayak trip from Castelbouc to Sainte-Enimie – Locanoë | Camping Le Site de Castelbouc

Download GPX Viewer

Opens the application if its installation is detected*, otherwise redirects you to: Android Play | iOS App Store.

*If it is not detected but is nevertheless installed you will then be able to open it, otherwise, you will be able to install it.

For optimal use of GPX Viewer:

  • You need to enable geolocation in your smartphone's general settings; ;
  • Important ! You must also Enable geolocation on GPX Viewer :
    Press and hold the GPX Viewer application icon, you will see this tooltip:
GPX Viewer | Application Information
GPX Viewer | Application Information
  • Next, click on the small "i" icon (Information); ;
  • Next, go to: Permissions | Location | Access permission for "Location" | And, importantly, enable Exact Positioning.
GPX Viewer | Geolocation permission
GPX Viewer | Geolocation permission
  • On GPX Viewer, you can follow your progress in real time while navigating the Tarn (blue dot) and see your location if you are away from the route (dotted lines between your position and the route if you are close to it).
Located near the canoe route on the Tarn river, at Camping Le site de Castelbouc in Sainte-Enimie
Located near the canoe route on the Tarn river, at Camping Le site de Castelbouc in Sainte-Enimie
  • With the application's menu (3 lines in the top left corner), you have different options available.
GPX Viewer Menu
GPX Viewer Menu
  • Important ! In "Settings", you also have access to numerous settings depending on your preferences.
GPX Viewer Settings
GPX Viewer Settings
  • Knowing how to swim; ;
  • Wear and keep your vest on; ;
  • Fasten your glasses; ;
  • Wear shoes; ;
  • Protect your phone in a waterproof pouch, charge it and possibly carry a spare battery; ;
  • Prepare your descent before departure by downloading the .gpx track of your route and viewing it (for example) with the GPX Viewer application; ;
  • Respect nature and the fishermen.