What to book before you travel to the Ardèche?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

3 activities to book · about €103 per person

The Ardèche

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Chauvet 2 cave replicaThe original cave, found in 1994 with over 400 animals painted 36,000 years ago, is closed for good; this replica recreates its walls and gloom.€18Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Canoeing the Ardèche gorgesThirty-two kilometres under 300-metre cliffs with no roads, grade 2 rapids and vultures; in one day, or with a night at Gaud or Gournier.€35Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Aven d'OrgnacA cave system explored in 1935, with 50-metre-high chambers and stacked-plate stalagmites; the guided visit goes 121 metres down and a lift brings you back.16,€50Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Pont d'Arc · Balazuc · Mont Gerbier de Jonc · Ray-Pic waterfall · Bois de Païolive

All activities in The Ardèche on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in the Ardèche cost?

€103 per person if you do them all, across 3 bookings. The most expensive is "Aven d'Orgnac" at €50, the cheapest "Chauvet 2 cave replica" at €18. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in the Ardèche without booking anything?

5 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Pont d'Arc, Balazuc, Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Ray-Pic waterfall. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

📒 The free printable Ardèche guide: itinerary, map, where to sleep→ 🗓️ Best time to visit the Ardèche, month by month→ 🎟️ What to book: all our destinations→