GALLERY<\/a>\n<\/p>\nCanyoning, rock climbing, hiking, via ferrata, kayaking, mountain biking, paragliding… You name it, you can do it in the Ard\u00e8che! The weather’s great too; bordering Provence, the southern Ard\u00e8che has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and lots of sunshine throughout the year.<\/p>\n
The beautiful 32 km gorge winds its way from Vallon Pont d’Arc<\/strong> to Saint-Martin-d’Ard\u00e8che in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley. Drive the road following the rim with its spectacular viewpoints at regular intervals. Hike and bike the myriad of tracks and trails that crisscross the rocky terrain. Climb the pocketed limestone cliffs reaching up to 300 m high. And, paragliders can launch from the higher ground in the nearby C\u00e9vennes National Park and enjoy breathtaking views across the Ard\u00e8che to the Mont Ventoux.<\/p>\nBut it’s from the river where you’ll really be able to appreciate the majesty of the canyon. Canoeing trips from a couple of hours to several days are straightforward to organise with local river running companies, and canyoning is a really fun and physical way to explore the gorge and get a good soaking at the same time.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nActive Holidays in the Ard\u00e8che<\/h2>\n
We\u2019ve teamed up with the best active holiday companies to help you organise an unforgettable trip to the Ard\u00e8che:<\/p>\n