We’re willing to bet that once you’ve settled into your XXL camping pitch or in your Mobile Home with its creature comforts, you’ll want to stay where you are!

However, there are some fabulous things to discover in the Ardèche and some beautiful walks for families or couples. There’s nothing to stop you from taking a dip in the infinity pool or relaxing with a cocktail or snack on the terrace of the Le Chav’ bar!

Let’s see what’s on offer to help you slow down and detox from the busyness of life…

We have developed a number of activities that you can do from the campsite or nearby.

• The first is to enjoy the infinity pool for total relaxation!
• Several sign-posted trails leaving from the campsite and nearby (voie verte – green trails) will allow you to enjoy beautiful hikes in complete safety. You can cross our oak forests and pick mushrooms, depending on the season.
• You can play petanque, go fishing and swim in the rivers.
• For the more sporty among you, there are various activities on offer nearby: canoeing, kayaking, caving, treetop rope course, horse riding, canyoning, climbing, and more. You can play tennis or enjoy a game of bowls. In the evening, you can enjoy a film at the cinema.
• For less active visits, there is the village of Labeaume, the Alphonse Daudet Museum and the Sartre Pottery.
• Nearby, you can visit caves, standing stones, or the Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche.
• We also offer horse rides or mountain bike rides on sign-posted circuits and trails.

Southern Ardèche has many charming villages and places to visit. Our articles have been designed to facilitate your activities near Ruoms, to help you have a wonderful holiday in Southern Ardèche!

Our family campsite is located in Saint Alban Auriolles, very close to the medieval village of Ruoms, which is full of curiosities.

If you want to learn all about the Ardèche’s wines, Néovinum offers you a guided tour in a traditional winery, followed by a tasting.

Finally, for a festive, enjoyable experience, you can’t beat spending the weekend at the famous Festival Aluna, which takes place in Ruoms each summer.

South of Saint Alban Auriolles you’ll find the charming village of Vallon Pont d’Arc. You can begin by visiting the Pont d’Arc natural arch, before going to the Grotte Chauvet 2.

Your visit may also be an opportunity to experience a memorable canoe descent of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, organised by the Pont-d’Arc Water Sports centre.

Just a few kilometres from Camping Le Mas de Chavetourte, the characterful villages of Labeaume and Balazuc will delight all those who love history, picturesque sites and old buildings.

Sampzon is not to be missed, particularly because of the iconic Rocher de Sampzon which overlooks it and offers a panoramic view of a breath-taking landscape.

The Castanea Museum in Joyeuse, also in the vicinity, will help you learn about the history of chestnuts in the Ardèche. And if you happen to be passing through on a Wednesday, don’t forget the market.

For caving enthusiasts, the Grotte de la Madeleine in Saint-Remèze organises guided tours suitable for the whole family.  You can also visit the Grotte de Saint Marcel and the Musée de la Lavande (Lavender Museum).

If you like nature and mysteries, the villages of Banne and Les Vans will captivate you with the mysterious Païolive Woods surrounding them.

In southern Ardèche, there are many charming areas. Also, not far from Saint Alban Auriolles, the village of Vogüé and its famous Renaissance Château await your visit.

Finish in style by adventuring right to the north of southern Ardèche, where you can stroll through the characterful village of Antraïgues sur Volane, surrounded by beautiful rivers.

• Aven d’Orgnac – Cave and Museum of Prehistory
• Aven Grotte La Forestière (cave)
• La Grotte La Cocalière (a cave in the Gard)
• La Grotte de la Salamandre (a cave in the Gard)
• Le Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc – the source of the Loire River
• The Ray Pic waterfalls

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (Crocodile farm)
• Musée Alphonse Daudet – Ardèche Tradition Centre
• Terra Cabra – Goats and Picodon cheese
• Château de Montréal
• Château des Roure – Silkworm breeding and Silk Museum
• Verrerie d’art – Glass blower in Ruoms
• Lussas Animal Park

In the mountains around Saint Alban Auriolles, our service provider GEO offers outdoor activities for the whole family!

Discover our beautiful region in an unusual way, by combining sports with the Via Ferrata course, canyoning and caving to create wonderful memories of the Ardèche.

The Ardèche has a thousand rivers, with the most famous taking the region’s name!

Now you can go on an adventure closer to its source and discover what happens there!

Crystal clear pools, natural slides, deep gorges… That is canyoning… You’ll want to come back again!

An activity for the whole family including children aged 5 and over.

Get closer to the Ardèche mountains…

Experience altitude, unique perspectives and the originality of a sporting route…

An activity that combines climbing and hiking.

Forget anxiety and phobias, caving has a long history in the Ardèche!

Our caves are precious and ready to reveal their secrets to you… So, dare to give it a try!!

For thrill seekers, it is also possible to take your first micro-light flight or to take a paragliding trip in the heart of the Ardèche countryside.

All outdoor activities are supervised by qualified instructors.

The campsite and its surrounding areas are full of outdoor activities.

Our partner Adventure Camp will take you on incredible treetop rope courses.

Less than 10 minutes from our campsite, Ardèche Loisirs Mécaniques organises quad bike, buggy, motorbike, go-karting and paintball activities.

Rent a bike in the Ardèche to experience the prettiest roads in the region, or go on a mountain bike trail with instructors, all this is possible with our partner Ardèche Vélo.

Finally, to delight the whole family, at the Chavetourte Equestrian Centre you can go on horse rides in the heart of the magnificent Ardèche landscape.

Located on the banks of the river Ardèche, our family-friendly campsite offers great  water activities from the private riverside beach.

Swimming, fishing, or even stand-up paddle-boarding are allowed and supervised by our team.

Canoeing down the Ardèche river gorges, organised by the Base Nautique du Pont d’Arc, is carried out on courses of 5 to 36 km along the river.

The trip will take you along a stunning landscape, typical of our region.

Our campsite in Saint Alban Auriolles is the ideal starting point to discover the delicacies of the region.

The Ardèche region is famous throughout France for its wines, cheeses, cold meats and chestnuts.

Fine food lovers will certainly appreciate the variety of products from the Ardèche.

In a friendly atmosphere, the bar-restaurant on our 3-star campsite offers local dishes, such as “caillette ardéchoise” (pork meatballs) with tomato coulis, as well as salads, sandwiches and pizzas.

To treat yourself to the authentic taste of the Ardèche, our chef cooks mainly with local produce.

Staying in Saint Alban Auriolles is also a great opportunity to go on a guided tour of the authentic Néovinum winery in Ruoms.

At the end of the tour, you will be given an introduction to wine, followed by a tasting of three wines.

It would be a shame to leave the Ardèche before visiting one of the traditional markets in the region.

All week long and especially in the summer, our traditional villages organise markets selling local produce: cheese, cured meat, chestnuts, sweet treats and many other regional specialities, often organic.

Ruoms market takes place every Friday morning, and there is a night market there on Wednesdays in July and August.

To find out more about market days in southern Ardèche, visit www.ardeche-actu.com.