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#8 on this list
Gorges de l'Ardèche
Ardèche, France
Limestone canyon paddling from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc past the natural Pont d'Arc arch.
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#9 on this list
Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk)
Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Sandstone gorges linked by short portages in Jawoyn country.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Gorges de l'Ardèche | Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Vallon-Pont-d'Arc | — |
| Landmark | Pont d'Arc natural arch | — |
| Typical time | 1–2 days | — |
| Overnight | Designated bivouacs, booking required | Permit required |
| Park | — | Nitmiluk National Park |
| Management | — | Jawoyn traditional owners and NT Parks |
| Style | — | Gorge paddling with rock-bar portages |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Gorges de l'Ardèche
- Spectacular canyon
- Easy logistics
- Crowded in summer
- Short trip
Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk)
- Dramatic sandstone walls
- Cultural landscape
- Seasonal closures
- Extreme heat
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