Hiking in the Ardèche Gorges

=> 24 km

=> 2 days

=> Sporty level (a good level of fitness is required!)

• Leaving from Vallon Pont d’Arc

In low season: Car park at the exit of Hameau de Châmes, then walk 200 metres to the trailhead at Pont du Tiourre.

In high season: Car park at Chastelas in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, then take the free shuttle bus to the last stop, Parking Belvédère. Walk 1km to the Pont du Tiourre trailhead.

There is no shuttle bus along the tourist route, so remember to book transport for your return (either another vehicle or a taxi on arrival).

• Leaving from Saint Martin d’Ardèche :

From Sauze beach

2 fords: Check the water level before starting. It should be less than -0.7 m.

Checking the water level

Tips for reading the curve:

-0.50m (read minus 0.50m) , the water level is too high and you cannot cross the fords.

-0.70m (read minus 0.70m) , the maximum level for crossing the river

-0.80m (read minus 0.80m) , you can cross the fords.

+ remember to check the water level at the start in the morning.

Some tricky sections: Ladders and handrails have been installed to help you through the most difficult sections.

Choose to spend the night at the Gournier bivouac: situated half-way along the route, you’ll find it easier to balance your 2 days’ walking: around 5 hours on day 1, then 6 hours on day 2.

Book Gournier bivouac 

It is also possible to sleep at the Gaud bivouac, in which case you will need to get up early to reach St Martin d’Ardèche: you should allow around 3 hours’ walking on day 1, then 8 hours on day 2.

Book Gaud bivouac

Hiking / Bivouac Stay :

• 2 days hiking in the Ardèche Gorges
• Night in bivouac
• Transfert en bus inclus

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