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Practical Information About Our License-Free Boat Rentals

Do you have a question about our license-free boat rentals in the Verdon Gorges or about how a ride works? Check our FAQ to quickly find all the answers: rental conditions, ride durations, minimum age, safety instructions… Verdon Electronautic supports you in preparing your outing with complete peace of mind!

How the rental process works

Dans un souci d'organisation, il est conseillé de réserver votre bateau dès le matin pour effectuer nos différents forfaits. Du fait d'une forte affluence l'été, vous arriverez les premiers sur les aires de pique nique et baignade situé sur le lac d'Esparron, alors bienvenue aux lève-tôt.

Les enfants de plus de douze ans en terme d'assurance sont considérés comme adultes.

Practical information

Golden rule: let us know quickly; if we don’t hear from you, your boat will be rented out again. For organizational reasons, we keep the boats at the dock for 30 minutes.

Oui, possibilité d'accéder au bateau en fauteuil , notre équipe est là pour vous aider.

Bien-sûr, mais nous n'acceptons plus les chèques suite à de nombreux impayés.

Le paiement s'effectue au retour en fonction du temps passé sur l'eau, n'oubliez pas de tenir compte des conditions climatiques (vent et lâcher d'eau du barrage à proximité)

Non, mais une pièce d'identité vous sera demandée pour la location.

Oui mais la taille du bateau peut être modifié en fonction du gabarit

ils correspondent au prix du bateau

directement en ligne sur notre site de réservation et/ou par téléphone au 0492740837 en basse saison (1er avril au 6 juin/15 septembre au 2 novembre). En haute saison, nous privilégions les réservations sur notre site internet (page d'accueil).

Oui , c'est essentiel en haute saison (1er juin au 15 septembre) et conseillé les week-ends, jours fériés et vacances scolaires en hors saison.

Fishing

Yes, provided you have a valid fishing license; trolling is prohibited. You will mainly find roach, pike, trout, and perch.

Safety

Yes, by mobile phone when the network is sufficient. Part of the gorges has no coverage, but you have an emergency number in each boat.

Yes, they are mandatory. Children leave equipped by us with life jackets adapted to their size. As for equipment, you will find on board: adult life jackets, oars with a boat hook, a bailer, and a mooring line.

No, life jackets adapted to their size are provided. You can safely place the infant car seat on board our boats.

No, this could make you liable; certain skills are necessary to navigate the gorges safely. Only an adult is allowed to pilot.

The boats

Yes, it is displayed on board, and we also provide an explanatory map at each departure.

Yes, on the majority of our boats.

Yes, each boat has a boarding ladder. Keep in mind the water temperature, which will be 12 °C at the start and will warm up along the route.

No, if the weather conditions are too severe (storm, hail). For your safety, we will not allow boarding; our rental conditions may change depending on weather hazards.

Yes, depending on the size of the boat and the items on board.

They have between 8 and 10 hours of autonomy.

Piloting them is simple and intuitive. At each departure, we provide a 10-minute training session for better handling. The navigation and safety rules will be explained so you can navigate the gorges safely.

Yes, all our boats are equipped with removable canopies, essential in the middle of summer.

No, it is not necessary. The boats’ power is less than 6 hp.

Possible tours

Yes, at the tip of the neighborhood or at Saint-Julien, an easily accessible beach.

It is recommended to prepare your picnic before your excursion, but you can eat in the village of Esparron (10 minutes on foot) or at Saint Julien beach (snack bar).

The tip of the neighborhood and the dining area upon your arrival at Lake Esparron. A map with all the details is available on board the boats.

Yes, some areas are prohibited, particularly in front of EDF sites (dam, intake). Buoys are put in place to prevent access.

12°C at the starting point in Quinson; the water is very cold due to the proximity of the Quinson dam. On Lake Esparron it can reach 26°C in the middle of summer. For your safety, swimming at the Quinson starting point and jumping from the rocks are prohibited (risk of hydrocution).

Landing is prohibited; you are entering a NATURA 2000 protected area, but swimming is allowed from the boat’s swim ladder. Landing is however permitted anywhere on Lake Esparron for picnicking and swimming.

There are 9 km of walking in the Verdon gorges, plus a walk on Lake Esparron, so you should plan a full-day package to complete the entire tour (see our different packages and rates).

Sie benötigen etwa 3 Stunden hin und zurück ohne Halt, um die 18 km bis zum Esparron-See zurückzulegen.