In the Gorges de l’Ardèche, at the foot of the famous Pont d’Arc, in an imposing landscape, the famous Charlemagne rapids were canoed. We laughed ourselves to death watching all the amateurs turning round as soon as the first wave hit! The Charlemagne rapids Discover the passage of the
Over 900 dolmens in the Ardèche In the south of the Ardèche, you’ll discover a magnificent little canyon. It’s famous for its 3 dolmens, which can be seen from the road and reached in just 10 minutes on foot. Access is along the small, winding road between Saint Alban Auriolles and
Mountain bike trail in the Gorges de la Baume above the village of Labeaume. A pleasant descent through the gorges, crossing the garigue. The mountain bike trail A very pleasant trail for beginners. You start from the hamlet above Labeaume and descend along a clearly marked path. You arrive at the
The Tour de la Reine Jeanne in Balazuc The Tour de la Reine Jeanne (Queen Jeanne’s Tower) in Balazuc is an ancient lookout post built in the Middle Ages to watch over the road to Uzer through “les Gras”. Its name is said to reflect the fame of Jeanne de Balazuc in the late 16th
A unique lookout point in the Largentière region, this site offers a remarkable view of the Vivarais region. A panorama opens up over the 36 surrounding villages nestling between the Cévennes and the Ardèche Méridionale, Mont Ventoux and Mont Blanc. The Brison tower can be seen from the Mas de la
The Chassezac Valley, above Les Vans in the Ardèche, is a real natural gem that attracts outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled between majestic mountains and impressive gorges. This region offers a multitude of activities for adventurers and nature lovers. It’s a magnificent granite valley descending
The Bois de Paiolive is an exceptional hiking area in the south of the Ardèche, near the town of Les Vans. A video on the Païolive woods presented by Clément Chaperon from the association “Découvrir en marchant”. You’ll discover spectacular karstic rock formations, natural
The Païolive wood The Païolive wood nibbles at both banks of the river in the Chassezac gorges. This tangle of rocks and trees will captivate you. You’ll also discover the Arche du Chassezac, one of the three most beautiful natural arches in the Ardèche, along with the Arche du Pont
The Chassezac arch overlooks the Chassezac gorges This arch, nestling opposite the Païolive wood in the Ardèche, is a natural wonder. It attracts nature lovers and geology enthusiasts alike. This impressive rock formation has been sculpted by erosion over thousands of years. It rises majestically
The hill of Saint Roman The Saint Roman hill in Labastide de Virac offers magnificent panoramic views. Signposted footpaths allow hikers to discover the wild beauty of the region. Between guarrigues, holm oaks and impressive rock formations. The chapel of Saint Roman Climbing up the hill, visitors
The Col de la Chavade From the Mas de la Fontenette, our magnificent gite with swimming pool in the Ardèche, it takes around 1.5 hours to drive to the Ardèche mountains and the Col de la Chavade. The Verrerie barn The Chambon forest is a beautiful hiking area aboveAubenas in the Ardèche mountains
Magnificent little valley on the edge of the Ardèche gorges, isolated with a spring, limestone concretions and remarkable scenery. 80-metre waterfall.
A waterfall of great natural beauty The Sautadou waterfall is near Vallon pont d’Arc, between Saint Remèze and Gras, in the Ardèche. You’ll find it below the road, 500m before the hamlet of Helys. This small canyon offers an easy introduction to abseiling in a beautiful natural setting
The Col de l’Escrinet is a key crossing point for migratory birds in the Ardèche. The Col de l’Escrinet reaches an altitude of 787 metres and is located between Aubenas and Privas, in the Ardèche département. It overlooks the Ardèche valley and the Languedoc plains to the south-west
Les Valadous rises to an altitude of 1,544 metres in the Ardèche, in the commune of Astet, France. It is the highest point of the Croix de Bauzon greenhouse. The Croix de Bauzon is also a great little ski resort in the Ardèche. Nearby is the cross-country ski station at Col de la Chavade. This
A unique canyoning experience The Gorges de la Borne in the Ardèche offer a unique canyoning experience in the heart of wild, unspoilt countryside. This aquatic adventure combines various natural obstacles. These include abseils, jumps into natural pools, slides and abseils down waterfalls. The
Superb slackline meeting in the Chassezac gorges in Ardèche. Initiation to the different disciplines throughout the meeting. Slackline Slacklining is a recent sport that at first glance resembles tightrope walking. However, it is clearly distinguished by the use of elastic polyester webbing. There
The Pissevieille canyon, located in the Ardèche department of France, defines a natural treasure. It offers visitors an unforgettable experience in the heart of a spectacular, unspoilt landscape. A small, steep canyon At the bottom of the Tiourre valley, with its steep rock faces, imposing cliffs
Guided hike in the Gorges de la Baume Julien de la Rocca, mountain leader and member of Ardèche Randonnées, takes us on a guided tour of the Gorges de la Baume. This hike will take us around the village of Labeaume. 1) We’ll start out on the limestone plateaux known as the “gras”
A Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century About forty kilometres north-west of Aubenas, at an altitude of 1100 metres, Mazan Abbey is a Cistercian abbey. It was founded in the 12th century. After a period of abundance and power, it nevertheless suffered the ravages of man and time. Initially a
