The campsite is the ideal starting point for exploring southern Ardèche.
Between rivers, thrills, heritage and local flavours, here’s everything you need to plan your days at your own pace.
Nature & rivers : swimming and hiking
Southern Ardèche is first and foremost about water and wide open spaces.
- Wild swimming: the Gorges de la Beaume (approx. 5 km away), numerous swimming spots from Rocles to Valgorge, Pont d’Arc at Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, and countless spots for picnicking by the water
- Hiking: the Tour du Tanargue, Cham du Cros, Tour de Brison and its panoramic views
- Information and maps available from the Val de Ligne Tourist Office ; nature guides available on request
Sports & thrills
For outdoor and adrenaline enthusiasts:
- Canoeing / kayaking on the Ardèche or Chassezac (trips of 4, 12 or 24 km, for all levels)
- Canyoning and via ferrata
- Horse riding: rides and treks
- Tree-top adventure courses, paragliding and all-terrain scooter rides
Caves, sites & museums
Perfect for cooler or rainy days:
- Show caves: Chauvet 2 Cave, Cocalière Cave, Saint-Marcel Cave, Aven d’Orgnac, Aven Forestière Cave
- Cultural sites & museums: Ardèche Museum, Alba-la-Romaine archaeological site, Castanea (chestnut museum), Montréal Castle and Vogüé Castle
- Family-friendly: Crocodile Farm
Villages, markets & local flavours
- Charming villages : Balazuc and Labeaume (Most Beautiful Villages of France), Jaujac, and many others to explore
- Day and evening farmers’ markets, to discover local produce
- Local flavours : goat cheeses, charcuterie, chestnuts, honey, and regional wines including Chatus, a dark-skinned Cévennes grape variety grown in our villages
- Local restaurants to try nearby
Documentation and brochures are available at reception.
