Leisure activities in Ardèche

Forest Adventure – Thrills and fun all the way!
Over 60 activities.
Make your own way from tree to tree, in full safety.
Miniature course for babies and toddlers, from the age of 2.

Rivers and plate tectonics have ceaselessly forged the steep landscapes of Ardèche. You will discover these landscapes from the cliffs, hanging on your lifeline, vertiginous passages and spider abseiling are on the programme.

Splash! We’re off to explore the Ardèche canyons, sculpted by the force of clear water, jumps, slides, waterfall rappelling and zip wires will be on the agenda for crossing these isolated and wild places.

Tickets for sale online only !
The largest water park in France residential.
12 slides, sports heated swimming pool, heated children’s pool pirate, water games.
Snacks, ice-cream, cocktail bar, free parking, free bathing chairs.

“Immerse yourself in the wonders of the world of caves for a unique and timeless experience.
Various fun trips to explore geology and much more.
Follow a specialist instructor into the vast Ardèche underground cave network.”

“A multi-activity site for a different way to discover southern Ardèche!
Quad biking on a circuit for children from 5 years old, go-karting for children from 8 years old, motocross training courses for children from 8 years old.”

Stand Up Paddle (SUP): Standing up, you’ll see the riverfrom above in a fun and playful way, for an unforgettable moment of relaxation!

From 3yrs old, discover the basics of canoeing with the little ones on the flat water area.

Fun cliff course, accessible to all, in a spectacular setting accompanied by a local instructor. Easy climbs, rope bridges and zip wires: enjoy the fun and challenges while discovering the extraordinary surroundings.

Solo or guided 8, 13, 24, 32 and 37km trails with/without bivouac. Pre-departure coffee, tea and glass of local rosé on arrival. Direct departure. Detailed safety briefing. Large enclosed car park, motorbike garage, showers.

Come and spend a day with the family at the edge of a shady woodland area with small streams and lush groves, harnessed trails for children and adults, a panoramic musical trail without harness, and lots of activities on the ground.

Zen mind, fit body, try Paddle Yoga! This yoga activity let you mix relaxation and balance, muscles tonicity and internal energy development.
This course is open to all, each movement being adapted to different physical shapes.

Discover the beautiful Gorges du Chassezac! With 7 and 10km options, the Chassezac will amaze you with its landscapes and idyllic beaches. On a rental basis or with our instructors, we offer a formula that suits your needs of discovery and change of scenery.

“This time we’re leaving from the bottom!
Attached to your rope, you will have to find holds to climb to the top of these beautiful limestone cliffs, where you’ll have the reward of a breathtaking view of our beautiful natural landscapes.”

Discover this unusual activity that children and adults love.
The rail bikes, these little trucks specifically designed for railways, will take you on an adventure of 1 hour 30.

Head out for a family rafting excursion, combining fun, comfort and conviviality ! The raft is lead by a qualified and experience instructor, letting you enjoy your ride safely.
(Fof all from 5 years old) * depending on the water levels

Relive the excitement of the cave’s discovery in the footsteps of Robert de Joly! A 50-metre descent through the natural entrance and the magic begins …

It’s the chance to have a go, perfect your skills, and take children from 5 years old !

Trips of 6, 10, 24, 30 km lasting 1 or 2 days. Wet suits, depending on the season. Hot drink offer at the start, and cold drink or local rosé wine on return. Rental of vests for dogs, shower, shaded parking, detailed briefing of the descent.

Experience the joys of canoeing on trails to suit any ability. We provide 4 trails from 6-18km, canoing or kayaking.

Paint-ball and laser tag in the woods, at the foothill of a volcano near Jaujac.
Biodegradable Tipmann ink and compressed air.
Suitable for children from the age of 5 upwards.
Equipment provided.
English spoken.

Discover the upper-Chassezac with Mathieu for a challeging kayak descent !

“A family activity between Vallon Pont d’Arc and Ruoms (with prior booking)
Defy your friends, family or children (from the age of 12) in a fun game of paintball.”

Want to take hight? This unconventional circuit in the air suspends you at 40 meters above the ground through an installation that is not detrimental to the classified site.

Family fun between Vallon Pont d’Arc and Ruoms. A treetop adventure course covering 8 hectares in an outdoor activity centre at the heart of a 100-year-old riverside forest. 17 shaded trails, suitable for children from 2 years old, 500-metre zip wire across the river, Via ferrata, swimming.

Discover the beautiful Gorges du Chassezac! With 7 and 10km options, the Chassezac will amaze you with its landscapes and idyllic beaches. On a rental basis or with our instructors, we offer a formula that suits your needs of discovery and change of scenery.

A caving experience suitable for children from 7 years old, in the hidden parts of the cave!

A kayak rental company in Vallon Pont d’Arc, we offer you the chance to discover the Ardèche river and the wide variety of landscapes it crosses on half-day to four-day descents of 7, 13, 24, 30, 45 or 56 km.

The fantastic way to truly appreciate the famous Gorges and the stunning Cévennes Mountains.Theme hikes based on local customs.
Organised tours and weekends. Full supervised by qualified guides.

Reach for the sky !
Rock climbing in striking surroundings in southern Ardèche.
Tuitions and training courses.
All levels.
Beginners welcome.
English spoken.

Caving in safe hands – Fully qualified staff.
The fascinating subterranean world at your fingertips!
Suitable from the age of 5 upwards.
Spoken languages: English, German and Dutch.

Adventure excursion : Discover the Pont d’Arc underground and aerial version then embark on a fabulous geological travel on the banks of the Ardèche. A complete adventure where hike, speleology, swimming, climbing and abseiling. Children from 8 years old

Via corda is an acrobatic course in cliff on the heights of fabulous gorges. We progress along a rope in a 100% natural environment, alternating between easy climbing, monkey bridge, zipline, cave, river & abseiling. Original experience. From 8 years old.

FFVL-certified paragliding school.
Various two-seater tandem flight options: introductory, achievement, adventure, instructional.
First flight, lessons, etc. Training courses for all levels, trips, sale of equipment. For all, from 7 years old.

Equestrian centre, approved with French quality label “Bienvenue à la Ferme”.
Former 16th century silk manufacture in southern Ardèche, overlooking the famous Gorges and Labeaume, a village of character.
Daytrips and riding adventures including setting up an overnight camp under the stars.
Horse and pony rides – All levels.
Groups welcome: Camping on the farm.
Well-appointed self-catering accommodation available on the premises.
English spoken.

Reach for the sky !
Rock climbing in striking surroundings in southern Ardèche.
Tuitions and training courses.
All levels.
Beginners welcome.
English spoken.

Scaling up rock faces of approximately 20 to 25 metres in height, with hands and feet. Mutual rope safeguard with a climbing buddy.
Range of several climbs over 2 or 3 hours of this challenging outdoor activity.
Children welcome from the age of 4 upwards.

Wonderful view of the Rhône Valley. Suitable for ages 2+ and a range of ability levels (adults ans children), safety with a continuous cable life. Participants will be “locked on” to the course at all times, optimum security. Parking, snacks, picnic area. New: Outdoor laser game from 8 years old.

“We look forward to welcoming you to our outstanding 12-hectare site entirely dedicated to off-road activities.
We do everything we can to ensure that you have an unforgettable adventure!
We welcome individuals, groups, community youth groups and seminars (quotations on request).”

Come alone, with your family (starts at 2 years old), or with friends to discover a new concept of leisure to have fun without harnesses in nets. Successfully complete this day in the air by jumping into our BigAirBag.

Nature en chemin offers you to travel the trails of Coiron, to go back history, but also to take the time. The senses awake, I also propose moments to play and create with nature!
Discount for groups and families!

You are a group, a family, you want to approach the discovery of nature through outdoor sports.
You have a project or you want to be advised, I plan an internship at your request.

Guided hikes and snowshoeing excursions.
Half-day outings and treks over several days.
Operational all year round.
Groups welcome.
English spoken.

The exclusive “Isla” package means you can explore nature and canoe up the Ardèche then chill out on one of the Ardèche’s best beaches. Get a free drink on arrival, enjoy swimming and our facility.

“We look forward to welcoming you to our outstanding 12-hectare site entirely dedicated to off-road activities.
We do everything we can to ensure that you have an unforgettable adventure!
We welcome individuals, groups, community youth groups and seminars (quotations on request).”

Canyoning at the heart of the beautiful Besorgues Valley.
Choice of 8 canyons – Half a day of great fun and adventure.
Evening trips. All levels. English spoken.

180-metre abseiling challenge under the safe leadership of a fully qualified professional.
1 instructor for 5 participants.
Additional harness seat at disposal.
All levels.
Beginners welcome.
Spoken languages: English, German and Dutch.

“We look forward to welcoming you to our outstanding 12-hectare site entirely dedicated to off-road activities.
We do everything we can to ensure that you have an unforgettable adventure!
We welcome individuals, groups, community youth groups and seminars (quotations on request).”

Via ferrata and via cordata
Using hands and feet to scale up a rock face fitted with metal bars, steel cables, monkey bridges and in some sites, zip-lines are installed to get from one point to another.
The real feel of rock climbing combined with the fun and thrill of a forest adventure course.

Discover the horseback ride. In a wild and preserved setting, our state graduate instructor offers courses in career or varied terrain and horse riding from 2 hours to one day. Small groups from 1 to 3 riders.

Introduction to family canyoning: an easy canyon with amazing slides and jumps of up to 5 metres along the way. Fun-filled circuit for families and beginners looking for a stress-free way to try out canyoning. Suitable for children ages 5 and up.

Discover the horseback ride. In a wild and preserved setting, our state graduate instructor offers courses in career or varied terrain and horse riding from 2 hours to one day. Small groups from 1 to 3 riders.

A playful aspect for the discovery of magnificent landscapes where rock is the raw material. Accessible to the greatest number, accompanied by an independent local monitor. Easy Climbing Passages, Monkey Bridge, Zipline

The cave holds many a hidden treasure but some are fragile and kept out of reach. Les Coulisses allows you to visit them, if you’re willing to make the effort. This beautiful tour is fun and accessible to all, although it’s a bit of a physical challenge!

Equestrian centre, approved with French quality label “Bienvenue à la Ferme”.
Former 16th century silk manufacture in southern Ardèche, overlooking the famous Gorges and Labeaume, a village of character.
Daytrips and riding adventures including setting up an overnight camp under the stars.
Horse and pony rides – All levels.
Groups welcome: Camping on the farm.
Well-appointed self-catering accommodation available on the premises.
English spoken.

Alternative equestrian structure: discovery, initiation, improvement.
Horse riding: equitation and out in the country.
Horse and yoga.
Another approach of the horse.
Equestrian art and exchange of knowledge.
Booking required.

Immerse yourself in the heart of aquatic fun! Feel full of canyoning: jumps, toboggans, abseils, syphons according to your desires … in mountain torrents more or less concealed (hilly)

Trails: 7, 12, 24, 32 and 37km for one or more days, on your own or with a guide. Reception at the 3* Camping du Midi campsite in the Ardèche Gorges.

At sunset, the nature guide will show you the treasures […]

They protected the beginning of humanity. Art is born there. They can move us with their fantastic scenery. The caves and sinkholes invite you to discover an extraordinary world, as well as aesthetic and sporting emotions.

Biking each morning: on sunday and breaking days all year round.
+ in the afternoon during the week (starting at 1.30pm) according to the availability of each one.

See more information and schedules on the website

“Vertige Souterrain: an extraordinary aerial itinerary 40 metres above ground
Descente Historique: Enjoy a 50-metre descent through the natural entrance and the magic of the cave with Speleominots: a caving experience for children from 7 years old, in the hidden parts of the cave.”

Forest Adventure. Fun and thrills deep in the forest!
Suitable from the age of 5 upwards. 6 parcours

Initiation to rock climbing on suitable natural sites. Advanced training and lead climbing in a series of several sessions. Groups, families or friends, check out our selection of the most beautiful rock faces in the Ardèche ! Children from 4 years old.

Come and experience our canoe/kayak trails in an untamed and stunning site away from the crowds upstream from the Ardèche Gorges in a riverside village with personality. We’ll see you all at the bottom of Lanas Bridge!

“Horses and ponies. Cross the 3 rivers on horseback and ride down the river for 1 km. Themed pony-riding courses. First pony rides on marked trails. Qualified instructors.
Haflinger horse breeder.
Camping at the farm for groups. Country gite of ‘3 épis’ category.”

Camin’âne offers donkeys for rent day or half day, or over several days.
Walk on the coiron and foothills, alone or accompanied.
Walk à la carte, according to your desires and projects.

From 6 at 99 and more ! Discover the first up curve, only in France! on a path of 1300 meters.
Karting rent – Challenges – Seminaries – Shady terrace.
A special piste for little children (under 6 years old).

The canyon is fun, the scenery is magnificent and the atmosphere is assured. From discovery to major canyons, this activity requires good knowledge of the environment for a peaceful practice.

Come and discover the activity : walk, swim, natural slide, jump …. following the river course through a canyon.

Canyoning is a water sport, involving going down free-flowing rivers on foot, swimming, jumping, slithering on natural slides, and even abseiling.
Fun and thrills for everyone, from the age of 4 upwards.
All levels.
Beginners welcome.
Fully qualified instructors.

Caving is the exploration of the subterranean world.
See for yourself amazing stalactites and stalagmites.
Making one’s way through the bowels of the Earth is an unforgettable experience.
All levels.
Beginners welcome.
Several sites are suitable from the age of 4 upwards.
Families, team-building outings and groups welcome.
English spoken.

Discover the treasures of the Ardèche with a passionate & experienced river guide. Training courses, sport stays between friends or canoeing trips for family, we’ll choose the right route for you a enriching and unforgettable experience. From 4 years old.

Via ferrata at Pont du Diable.
Grapple with the Devil’s Bridge!
Fully qualified staff.
Suitable from the age of 5 upwards.
English spoken.

A must for lovers of intense emotions ! This course will seduce young and old. The river flows in a splendid and vertiginous granitic landscape. It offers a succession of pretty jumps, natural slides and clear pools with crystal water. From 7 years old.

Snowshoeing outings. Organised tours and weekends. Full supervised by qualified guides.Get away from it all, enjoy exceptional unspoilt nature and make new friends.