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
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
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”
Overlooking the medieval village and the abbey below, the Château de Cruas is a veritable fortress, a refuge for monks in troubled times. A medieval site Cruas Castle The Château de Cruas in the Ardèche is a historic jewel from the medieval era. Nestling on the banks of the Rhône, this fortified
Near the small town of Les Vans, the Bois de Païolive is one of the strangest natural curiosities in the southern Ardèche. Covering an area of 16km2, it is an incredible labyrinth of holm and white oaks, arbutus trees and, above all, rocks carved by the wind, rain and sun. The result is some superb
Rochemaure lies in the eastern part of the Ardèche, on the banks of the Rhône, 5km from Montélimar. At the foot of the Coirons mountains and an ancient volcano: the Chenavari. The inhabitants are called rupismauriens. The name Rochemaure comes from the Low Latin roca maura and means “Black
Beekeeping in the Ardèche Julien de la Rocca, mountain leader and beekeeper, member of Ardèche Randonnées, takes us on a hike in the Ardèche to discover his beehives. He lives at the foot of the Ardèche mountains, aboveAubenas, not far from Mas de la Fontenette, a 4-star holiday cottage with
Last hamlet before the entrance to the Ardèche gorges Take the time to stop off at the very charming little hamlet of Chames, in the commune of Vallon Pont d’Arc. It’s just beyond the Pont d’Arc. These are the last dwellings before the narrowing that marks the entrance to the
