PRESS / MÉDIA
CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall of Vallon Pont d’Arc.
DOSSIER DE PRESSE
Dossier de presse 2025
CONTACT
E-mail
vallonpleinair@gmail.com
Phone number
+33(0)475371294
Address
268 Passage François Lecler
07150 Vallon Pont d’Arc
SEE YOU SOON!
What distance to cover?
27 km for the CHALLENGE and ARD’RIVER paddle events
32 km for the MARATHON event
4 km for the RUSH event
Which personal safety equipment is mandatory?
The life jacket is MANDATORY for all events (CE standard), as well as the helmet.
I’m alone, what should I do? Are there shuttles?”
It is possible to leave your car in Saint Martin d'Ardèche and take the shuttle on Saturday morning from Saint Martin d'Ardèche to the starting points: Pont d’Arc for ARD’RIVER PADDLE and CHALLENGE, La Plage de la Petite Mer for the MARATHON
Reservations must be made at the same time as registration: Pont d’Arc (downstream from Vallon Pont d’Arc) for ARD’RIVER PADDLE at 9:00 AM and CHALLENGE at 10:00 AM, La Petite Mer in Vallon Pont d’Arc for the MARATHON at 11:00 AM
Where and at what time are the starts?”
At Pont d’Arc Beach (downstream from Vallon Pont d’Arc) for ARD’RIVER PADDLE at 9:00 AM and CHALLENGE at 10:00 AM
At La Petite Mer in Vallon Pont d’Arc for the MARATHON at 11:00 AM
Is there a boat drop-off area?
Yes, at Pont d’Arc Beach for the Ard’River Paddle and Challenge events. The area is monitored during the night from Friday to Saturday. However, there is no drop-off area for the MARATHON event.
What should I wear on race day?
You should dress according to the weather conditions on race day. Bring warm clothing and a windbreaker if the weather is bad. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
I have friends following me, where can they watch?
Download the spectator guide—it contains all the information needed to follow the weekend’s events.