Sports and leisure activities Gorges de l'Ardèche

This nautical base offers you canoes or kayaks for a descent of the Ardèche with or without a guide, from half a day to two days with courses from 8 to 32 km. La Petite Mer will spoil you: map of the descent of the gorges, packed lunch (on reservation), possibility of picnic on the base, swimming on the spot, coffee at the start, refreshments on the way back, rental of wetsuits, shoes and tents. And when Gino accompanies you, he offers you a different view of the caves, the bays, the springs, the fauna and flora.

I especially like this canoe rental company, which is very attentive to its customers. The reception of these ladies is adorable - even when it is crowded! -the advice is always precious, the equipment is reliable and robust. All the descents are possible: mini-descent of 6 kilometers, descent of 24 kilometers in one day, descent of 30 kilometers in one or two days and maxi-descent of 60 kilometers in three days with more technical passages of toboggan. A safe address for descents in the best conditions.

Ruoms is an ideal base from which to explore the southern Ardèche. While many visitors take to the water with swimming and canoeing, hikers of all levels will also be delighted. Starting from the town center or just a few kilometers away, numerous hiking trails criss-cross the region, offering itineraries for all levels and ages. A topographical guide to the trails is available from the Ruoms tourist office, along with ideas for fun discovery tours for children.

In Australian Aboriginal mythology, Eingana is a creative goddess and mother of animals and humans. It's in a spirit of reconnection with nature that Aurélie Peyronnel has created these gentle survival courses. For half a day, one or two days, in small groups (maximum eight people), you'll walk along the banks of the river in search of edible plants, to be used in herbal teas or soups, or for therapeutic purposes.

Would you like to run a 24 km course on the water, in the heart of a magnificent wilderness? And what's more, it's quite unusual. The brotherhood of boatmen offers you to embark on a traditional wooden flat-bottomed boat to reconnect with the past and to discover a forgotten profession and a preserved biotope. You will live a unique experience and the boatmen who lead you will tell you the history of the river. Bring your own picnic.

Are you tempted by a little descent of the Ardèche? This discreet canoe rental company has two bases, on either side of the village of Ruoms. Base 1 is located at the edge of Ruoms on the D579 in the direction of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, at the level of the traffic lights on the left, ideal for the Sampzon-Pont-d'Arc descent (14 km/3h without counting the stops). Base 2 is located at La Chapoulière on the D111 towards Alès, for the Balazuc descent (18 km/4h). A beautiful way to go through the Ardèche in the heart of the bewitching landscapes of the Ardèche gorges.

A leisure park, all beautiful, all organic! Count on half a day to make the most of this fun forest of two hectares, with some forty wooden games accessible in the heart of the forest and 1.2 kilometres of paths. Games of reflection, agility, strength, water, for young and old, often funny and friendly. Flying horses, checkerboards made of lauze, puppets to assemble, huts, teepees, treasure hunts, misters! But also hammocks, cushions, books... On the spot restaurant and refreshment bar.

Book a day, a weekend or a week and try out all the activities on offer at this water sports center. You'll benefit from over 20 years' experience in canoeing and kayaking. A fleet unique in the Ardèche, with 600 polyethylene boats, regularly renewed and courses ranging from 5 km to 36 km. The base also offers a wide range of equipment for sale - both used and new. Buses ensure your return.

The all-terrain electric scooter, without saddle or pedals, but with brakes and gas pedal, is a fun way to get around. After a quick introduction, you'll set off in a guided group along the Ardèche, between vineyards and beaches, for a "calm ride". You can stop off at a viewpoint, watch the canoes go by, observe birds of prey nesting in a cliff, cross an ancient Roman watchtower or follow the calades of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. New for 2023: guided scooter tour of the Lagorce silkworm nursery.

Located in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in the Ardèche, Accroche toi aux branches is a leisure park offering tree climbing and zip-line activities for the whole family. With 10 tree-climbing courses comprising over 150 workshops, visitors can enjoy a thrilling experience in the trees, which reach heights of over 20 meters. The park also offers more than 1,600 meters of zip lines for beginners and experts alike. Children aged 3 and over can also enjoy 3 accrobranche courses adapted to their age, as well as other activities such as tree houses, trampolines and slides. The tree-climbing courses and zip lines are safe, with qualified supervision and safety instructions given before departure.