Ardeche Adventures is a offering a fantastic program of activities for schools and families on holiday here in the Ardeche region of France.

The activities we include are a three day canoeing descent of the Ardeche Gorge with overnight bivouac, mountain biking, high ropes, climbing and abseiling, as well as an excursion to one of the many and diverse attractions of this amazing area of France.

Our Ardeche Adventures site is located in the picturesque area of Planzolles in the Cevenne Mountain’s of France and is fully equipped with modern chalets, restaurant area, a large swimming pool pool, tennis court and even mini golf!

The location is surrounded by beautiful pine forests and wildlife, making it a perfect area for woodland treks, and mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, caving and walking.

Ardeche Adventures conceived, operated and run by Mike Smith and Phil Gasson provides a bespoke and professional service, offering exhilarating, challenging and educational activity holidays for schools and families.

"We offer a multi activity program that not only offers your group the physical challenges, but also the chance to experience local French culture, food, natural history, geology and of course, language."

"We believe that we are in the unique position of being able to offer hand tailored and exclusive trips to school groups, managed and organized by ourselves from initial contact with party leaders all the way to being there with you on the river!"

"Your school group will have looked forward to this trip to France for the whole year and we intend to make the experience the very best it can be. Our challenge is to go beyond your expectations."

The Ardeche region of France is often referred to as the 'Grand Canyon' of Europe, and is well known not only for its spectacular scenery, but also for its excellent and varied outdoor pursuits.
The River itself winds its way through steep canyon walls, 26km of which is cut off from the gorge road high above, making this historically a popular region for canoeing, climbing, cycling and walking.

Our aim is to make the experience as much of a French activity adventure as possible, and although all of our activities will be instructed in English, we employ the services of local instructors as well as our own hand picked professionals from the UK.