Activities
Nature lovers or lovers plain and simple, lone wolves, adventurers, athletes or amblers: this picturesque spot leaves room for whatever you came to do.
No swimming pool here, and none of its noise: instead a calm river of pure water, all around the campsite. The Doux is deep enough and warm enough to swim in summer — up to 24 °C — and springs feed it continuously, even in a drought. Fine sandy beach, private access.
Two large playgrounds, all in wood: a big climbing frame with slides, walkways and swings, a little train — a mini-Mastrou —, two trampolines, a turret and even a nest to lie in and swing.
For the older ones, a fitness area by the river with five safe pieces of equipment.
A table tennis table, a pétanque court, a badminton and volleyball net.
At reception we lend you rackets, outdoor games, beach toys, a ring float, landing nets and board games, and there is a book cabin for swapping.
The Doux is classed as a first-category trout river. Fishing is catch and release: bring your own tackle and fishing licence. Trout or crayfish, as the mood takes you.
The Doux is very deep just below the Viaduct. Entirely under your own steam, with your own equipment.
A corner to reconnect with nature and enjoy the moment: a hammock, sun loungers and a reading bench by the water.
For the pleasure of a meal shared with friends or family.
A few outdoor activities in high season: games afternoons, archery, pebble painting, making small decorations from natural materials, gardening, discovering the area. And no evening events, to keep your stay peaceful.
A small garden, a few steps from the restaurant.
What could be more magical than netting crayfish, watching a heron take flight, listening to the owl or spotting the first stars at nightfall? A bucket, a net, and the adventure begins.
One of the three trails that start from the campsite climbs up to it. Views over the Doux valley and the Viaduc du Banchet.
Wander the old lanes on the trail of the “Archives cachées d'Arlebosc”, a game trail for the whole family: the 19th-century church and its museum of sacred art, the Pierre-qui-Vire, the four well-hidden castles, the chapel of Saint-Just. Ask us for the map.
A few steps from the campsite, the little station where the opening of the film “Rimbaud et Verlaine” was shot, with Romane Bohringer and Leonardo DiCaprio. Yes, really.
Three trails start from the campsite, for all levels, and others from the square by the town hall. We are happy to advise you and hand you the maps you need.
The viaduct the Mastrou crosses, and the Tincey footbridge. The Doux is very deep just below: that is where people swim and take out the paddleboard.
Discover →6 km from the campsite
A medieval village of character. A 7 km discovery walk takes you round its wildlife and plants; the quiz sheet, for adults and for children, is available at the Exposition des Traditions Vivaroises.
The village, the porch, the church, the park, its pretty calvary, the convent, and the arboretum by the river.
One of the villages of character you pass through on the roads of the Ardéchoise.
The area's tourist office, at Tournon-sur-Rhône: ideas for days out, ticket sales, treasure hunts and walking maps.
Discover →12 km from the campsite
For all the walks round about and the events programme of the Pays de Lamastre.
Discover →6 km from the campsite
From Boucieu-le-Roi station, a rail bike to discover the Gorges du Doux under your own pedal power. Remember to book ahead.
Discover →21 km from the campsite
The famous Mastrou, a tourist steam railway, runs past the gates of the campsite and stops at Arlebosc station. Departures from Tournon Saint-Jean station.
Discover →Every Tuesday morning in high season, the market train stops at Arlebosc station and takes you to the market at Lamastre.
Self-guided fun trails with the free Baludik app: “Le trésor perdu de l'école buissonnière” close by, “Voyage dans le temps” and “Pythagore le chat et l'inventeur disparu” at Tournon, “La prophétie de l'eau” at Brun, “À la recherche des âmes perdues” at Saint-Donat.
Discover →The world's biggest treasure hunt, with lovely walks thrown in: caches at Saint-Just d'Arlebosc, at La Salette and the Gorges de la Daronne, at the Croix d'Argent in Saint-Félicien, the Croix de Genêts in Saint-Victor and the Chevelu de la Daronne at Pailharès.
25 km from the campsite
Inflatables, trampoline and slackline at Tournon-sur-Rhône.
25 km from the campsite
The castle and its museum, above the Rhône.
Discover →42 km from the campsite
The largest zoo in the region, and a well-known wildlife park.
Discover →55 km from the campsite
At Hauterives, a life's work: the palace that the postman Ferdinand Cheval built single-handed, pebble by pebble.
Discover →The Retourtour lake at the foot of the castle in Lamastre, the Salins lake at Désaignes, the lake of Devesset, the lake of Champos in the Drôme with its park of more than twenty outdoor activities, and the Forêt des Champos.
Discover →39 km from the campsite
Halfway between paintball and laser tag, at Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse.
Discover →30 km from the campsite
Driv'Kart and its 650 m track, and Paintball Park Valence.
Discover →For hire in the Drôme des collines, at Bren and at Tain-l'Hermitage.
Discover →Sixty-three walking routes, that is 720 km of waymarked trails, fifteen road-cycling routes, thirteen mountain-bike routes including seven enduro, and even routes designed for electric bikes. The website and the app have it all.
Discover →A website devoted to outdoor sports — trail running, Nordic walking, road cycling, mountain biking, gravel, enduro — with several routes around the campsite.
Discover →The Dolce Via and the ViaRhôna are open to everyone and traffic-free: an easy way to take on the deepest valleys of the Ardèche, with children or with friends. An interactive map lists the routes.
Discover →Follow the Eyrieux along the old railway line, on foot, by mountain or hybrid bike or on horseback, between Saint-Agrève or Lamastre and La Voulte-sur-Rhône: over 90 km of greenway with a gradient of 1 to 2 %, joining the ViaRhôna further on.
Discover →In mid-June, fifteen thousand cyclists set off from Saint-Félicien for the famous race. Outside the race, its roads lead you through the villages of character round about.
Discover →15 km from the campsite
The ruins of the Retourtour and Peychelard castles at Lamastre, and those of Rochebloine at Nozières, with its magnificent view over the Vercors.
25 km from the campsite
An hour's waymarked walk above the old town of Tournon. Start at the foot of the hospital steps, Tour de la Vierge.
Horse rides at Colombier-le-Vieux.
At Plats, for a walk with donkeys or a horse-drawn carriage ride. The CDTE 26-07 website also lists riding routes, courses and training in the Drôme and the Ardèche.
45 km from the campsite
An adventure park at Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux, with giant zip lines over the river and across the rocks. Pedal carts for hire on site.
Discover →Learn to sail with the club members: Optimist, catamaran, dinghy.
Bike, boat and train in a single outing: the Bleu-Vert-Vapeur loop, run with the Train de l'Ardèche. Or simply a cruise to see Tournon and Tain from the Rhône.
Discover →At the Miguel workshop, in Saint-Félicien. The guide to mountain-bike and road-cycling routes is available at the tourist office.
A little further afield: Entraigues-sur-Volane, Jean Ferrat's country; Beauchastel, where the Rhône and the Eyrieux meet; Chalencon and its granite houses; Thueyts and the Pont du Diable via ferrata.
5 km from the campsite
At Bozas, a sketching walk: discovering the landmarks of the landscape by drawing them, with an exceptional panorama over the Rhône valley, the Vercors and the Alps.
10 km from the campsite
Not to be missed, along with the chapel of Saint-Sorny. Start at the Combe de Beaune pass in Colombier-le-Vieux: a remarkable natural area, with plunging views over the river and its meanders. The kit “La nature secrète des Gorges de la Daronne” is on sale at the tourist office.
12 km from the campsite
At the Domaine de Pierrageais, a botanical trail along the Daronne.
12 km from the campsite
At Lamastre.
15 km from the campsite
Near Lamastre, sheepdog demonstrations every Tuesday and Thursday at 5.30 pm, from early July to mid-August.
Discover →23 km from the campsite
At Labatie-d'Andaure: come and catch, prepare and taste excellent trout.
Discover →27 km from the campsite
At Crozes-Hermitage, on the Pierre-Aiguille protected natural area above Tain: a site for watching bird migration, wildlife and plants.
La Chapelle above Tournon, the Hermitage hill at Tain, and the Pierre-Aiguille and Méjeans viewpoints at Crozes-Hermitage.
33 km from the campsite
At Beaumont-Monteux, a garden listed as a Jardin Remarquable, devoted to the Japanese art of gardens.
Discover →The highest points of the Monts d'Ardèche. And, on the way, the Ray-Pic waterfall.
122 km from the campsite
In the south of the department, along with the Aven d'Orgnac. A full day out, but well worth the drive.
Discover →5 km from the campsite
At Arlebosc, in the hamlet of Bareyron: goat farm, yoghurts, whipped fromage blanc, cheeses, meat and fruit. Farm shop.
In the hamlet of Les Fauries, the highest in Arlebosc, and what a view. Organic farming: chestnuts, apples, soft fruit and what is made from them — jams, juices —, flowers, plants and vegetables. Every day by appointment.
Discover →At Arlebosc, red wine from old gamay vines, certified organic. Two cuvées, Morlanche and La Mouna. On sale at the Lamastre market on Saturday mornings or by appointment.
Discover →6 km from the campsite
Bar and restaurant at Boucieu-le-Roi, with a charming terrace.
Discover →6 km from the campsite
At Boucieu-le-Roi, at our neighbours'.
Kan Mêm at the Orion village in Colombier-le-Jeune, Longue Vie at the Ferme de Corsas in Saint-Victor, and Free Mousse at Saint-Jean-de-Muzols.
Discover →10 km from the campsite
At Les Traversiers, in Le Crestet: bread kneaded by hand and baked in a wood-fired oven. On sale Tuesday and Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Delicatessen at Saint-Félicien: cheeses, quality local produce, chocolates, charcuterie, craft beer, coffee, snails.
12 km from the campsite
Delicatessen of local produce, at Lamastre.
12 km from the campsite
Organic and local produce, fruit and vegetables, at Lamastre.
12 km from the campsite
Grocery, regional produce, fruit and vegetables, at Lamastre.
12 km from the campsite
At the entrance to Lamastre: tasting and sale of local produce, fruit, chestnuts and chestnut products, honey.
Discover →25 km from the campsite
Organic grocery with a wide range of local produce, at Tournon-sur-Rhône.
25 km from the campsite
Wine merchant at Tournon-sur-Rhône: a wide choice of côtes-du-rhône and local produce.
27 km from the campsite
At Tain-l'Hermitage: olive oils from Nyons and Nîmes, olive-based skincare, and an oil tasting bar.
The guide “Ma route des vins” opens up the Hermitage and Saint-Joseph vineyards.
Discover →27 km from the campsite
At Tain-l'Hermitage, among the vines.
Discover →25 km from the campsite
Tasting workshop at Tournon: two and a half hours of introduction, for all levels.
A Nordic walking, buggy or self-balancing scooter outing, followed by a tasting, with the Cave de Tain.
27 km from the campsite
Tasting for the whole family, at Tain-l'Hermitage.
Discover →30 km from the campsite
A pedal-cart ride through the vines, at Chanos-Curson.
Discover →At the end of April, a wine market with some fifty growers from the Rhône valley.
Fine tasting evenings to discover the Ardèche Hermitage appellations in an exceptional setting.
Tuesday and Saturday mornings at Lamastre, Friday and Sunday mornings at Saint-Félicien, Wednesday and Saturday mornings at Tournon.
12 km from the campsite
Beauty salon, cosmetics and treatments, at Lamastre.
Discover →Well-being area at Saint-Félicien: sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, multi-jet shower and relaxation room.
Discover →Well-being area at Saint-Félicien: foot reflexology, infrared sauna, hot stones, scalp massage.
12 km from the campsite
At Saint-Félicien: supervised open-air pool, water aerobics, snack bar.
25 km from the campsite
Massage with organic plant oils, at Tournon-sur-Rhône.
27 km from the campsite
Massage, magnet healing and energy lifting, at Tain-l'Hermitage.
27 km from the campsite
Water centre at Tain-l'Hermitage, with a well-being area: sauna, hammam, spa, herbal tea room, solarium and fitness area.
Discover →In the heart of the Eyrieux valley, on the Dolce Via: 1,650 m² tucked into unspoilt nature, a big pool, sunbathing areas, water games and slides. And a very good restaurant, l'Ô à la Bouche.
Discover →12 km from the campsite
Restaurant, with karaoke every Friday, at Lamastre.
12 km from the campsite
An unusual coffee bar at Lamastre, with craft roasting demonstrations.
Discover →At Lamastre, and at Tournon in the Ciné Théâtre. The programme is on their website or at the tourist office.
Discover →25 km from the campsite
The national comedy festival, at the end of August in Tournon-sur-Rhône.
Discover →At Saint-Agrève: craft beers brewed and sold on site, bar and pub, occasional events, and a guided tour on Mondays in July and August.
Discover →25 km from the campsite
Le Barney's, le Club 7, le Bistingo, the barge, My Beers, le Bateau Ivre. And a wine bar at Tain.
25 km from the campsite
The nightclub of Tournon-sur-Rhône.
Vocal art and polyphony: concerts and talks between Tournon and Tain, in mid-July.
End of July and beginning of August.
25 km from the campsite
At Tournon, at the end of July.
At Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse.
25 km from the campsite
The onion fair, at the end of August in Tournon: seven hundred years old, with more than a thousand stalls.
The programme of events round about, kept up by the association of campsites of the green Ardèche.
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