Canoing the Cele?

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kmccue

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2015

• Jul 7, 2019

• #1

Planning to do the Cele variant in mid September and I've read some threads about actually renting a canoe for a 1/2 day...or kayak? Where would be the best place to "put in" and also get out? I think that could be a fun way to see the river.

 

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TaijiPilgrim

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Camino Frances (2011), Camino Frances (2015), Camino Ingles (2017), Camino Muxia (2017), LePuy(2019)

• Jul 8, 2019

• #2

I have not done this, but those who do generally start in Marcilhac. There is a company that arranges the trip, rents the canoe or kayak, and transports your luggage to take out point.

 

wayfarer

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2012, 2013, 2014.

• Jul 8, 2019

• #3

Have a look here:

Song of the Paddle Forum-Cele River, Lot, France

Hi all I have seen a fair bit of work being done through the winter on the weirs on the Celé over the winter and am planning to do each major section

www.songofthepaddle.co.uk

 

Kitsambler

Jakobsweg Junkie

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SJPP 2023

• Jul 8, 2019

• #4

While I haven't boated the Cele, I did boat one day of the Rhone. The boat-rental people arrange the entry and exit points, and will transport your bag betwixt. It made a lovely break, especially in this summer heat!

 

happymarkos

HappyMark

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2023. Finish the VDLP. Zamora to Santiago.

• Jul 9, 2019

• #5

kmccue said:

Planning to do the Cele variant in mid September and I've read some threads about actually renting a canoe for a 1/2 day...or kayak? Where would be the best place to "put in" and also get out? I think that could be a fun way to see the river.

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It was incredibly hot when walked the Camino so we did this variation in September so hired a canoe for half a day. Can’t remember where we put in. Yes they carried our bag. Some areas were shallow so you might need to ask about stream levels. Exciting going down the chute at the side of the weir. Enjoy
Happymark

 

Scott Fraser

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Frances 17&18; Podiensis 19, VdlP exSalamanca 22

• Sep 1, 2019

• #6

Canoed from Marcilhac to Cabrerets in May. Costs about Eu25/person. Great fun, especially going over dams (water slides). Ask for details when you arrive at your gîte.

 

Anna Sar

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Spain, Portugal, France, Italy

• Sep 13, 2019

• #7

I am currently on the Le Puy. Canoing planned in two days, start in Marcilhac. Will let you know how it works.
Btw Le Puy route is fantastic. I love it

 

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kmccue

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• Sep 13, 2019

• #8

Anna Sar said:

I am currently on the Le Puy. Canoing planned in two days, start in Marcilhac. Will let you know how it works.
Btw Le Puy route is fantastic. I love it

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Thanks so much. We want to go one way and take our packs in canoes with us... I’ll have to see if that works. And yes, loving the route. In Estaing tonight

 

Anna Sar

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• Sep 14, 2019

• #9

Ok, no canoing possible at the moment. There is not enough water in the Cele river