Discovery and tourism

The Ardèche Gorges

The Gorges de l’Ardèche is a wild, deep canyon, 32 km long between Vallon Pont d’Arc and Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche, and one of the most beautiful in Europe. Classified as a National Nature Reserve, the Ardèche Gorges can be explored by car or by bike, but also by canoe or by hiking in the canyon.

The Pont d’Arc

The Pont d’Arc is an imposing mineral arch sculpted over thousands of years by the passage of the River Ardèche. At 54 metres high and 60 metres wide, it is a geological curiosity that is unique in the world !

Chauvet Cave 2

Discovered in 1994, the Chauvet Cave is a cave decorated with prehistoric drawings dating back more than 36,000 years. It is the oldest evidence of art in Humanity. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. For obvious conservation reasons, it is closed to the public. But its copy, Grotte Chauvet 2, reproduces exactly the same frescoes, walls, floors, ceilings and archaeological remains as the original cave.

The Aven d’Orgnac

Aven d’Orgnac is a cave classified as a Grand Site de France. You have to climb down 700 steps to reach gigantic chambers 120 m underground, adorned with stalagmites and stalactites, each more magnificent than the last… Everywhere, the imperturbable drip sculpts the underground landscape, causing the concretions to grow by just a millimetre a year. Magnified by a subtle play of light, the world of Aven d’Orgnac is magical… and has made the Ardèche cave a world benchmark for the underground environment.

Canoeing down the Ardèche Gorges

Going down the Ardèche Gorges in a canoe will definitely be the highlight of your holiday in the Ardèche! Canoeing is much more than just a sports activity, in the Ardèche Gorges, it’s a real experience in the great outdoors. Get back to basics for a real getaway at the heart of the spectacular natural environment.

The Ardèche Gorges on foot

A wild and deep canyon. Sheer, steep cliffs. The river glistening in the rays of the sun. Along the 24 km of trails through the Ardèche Gorges, you will be amazed at every turn, over every rock, around every tree…

Explore the Via Corda at Aven d’Orgnac

The magic of the Aven d’Orgnac, one of the most beautiful caves in France, seen from a completely unique perspective. Expect pure adrenaline and thrilling sensations as you find yourself suspended 40 metres above the void, high up in the cave’s majestic ceiling !