Around Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, the flagship activity is canoeing down the Ardèche gorges, from the mini-trip under the Pont d'Arc (from €28) to the full 32 km (from €35). On land, Chauvet Cave 2 (€18) and the Aven d'Orgnac, with its Prehistory Centre, tell the region's prehistory. The gorges road and its eleven viewpoints are done by car. You can also ride through the vineyards by e-bike with a tasting (from €65 to €79) or visit a wine estate (from €12). Prices checked in November 2026.
Key facts
- Canoeing: mini-trip under the Pont d'Arc from €28, 7 km from €38, 32 km from €35.
- Chauvet Cave 2: €18 adult, free under 10, about 3.5 hours on site.
- Aven d'Orgnac: cave down to -121 m and Prehistory Centre, 25 min from Vallon.
- Wine: e-bike ride and tasting from €65 to €79, estate visit from €12.
Activities
| Activity | Where | From | Rating (reviews) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-trip under the Pont d’Arc | Vallon | €28 | 4.9 (21) | canoeing |
| 7 km canoe | Vallon | €38 | 4.6 (16) | canoeing |
| Ardèche descent | Vallon | €45 | 4.5 (7) | canoeing |
| Full 32 km | Vallon - Sauze | €35 | canoeing | |
| Chauvet Cave 2 | Vallon | €18 | Chauvet 2 | |
| Aven d’Orgnac | Orgnac-l’Aven | see the website | Orgnac | |
| E-bike ride and wine tasting | Vallon | €79 | 4.4 (7) | Balazuc and Labeaume |
| Wine tourism by e-bike | Ardèche | €65 | 5.0 (3) | Vogüé |
| Wine estate visit | Grospierres | €12 | 4.7 (8) | Ruoms |
| Gorges road and viewpoints | Vallon - Saint-Martin | free | scenic road |
Prices checked on 9 November 2026 on GetYourGuide, with hire companies and on official websites.
Book a trip
The most booked activities
Mini-descent of the Ardèche with a passage under the Pont d'Arc in your free time!2 hours★ 4.9 (21 reviews)from €28Check availability
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Canoeing/kayaking down the Ardèche : 7 km route★ 4.6 (16 reviews)from €38Check availability
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Electric Bike Wine Tour & Tasting3 hours★ 4.4 (7 reviews)from €79Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
What to do in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc with children?
A mini canoe trip under the Pont d'Arc (the company quoted here takes children from age 7 on the 32 km), Chauvet Cave 2 (free under 10) and the Aven d'Orgnac with its prehistory workshops.
What to do when it rains?
Chauvet Cave 2 and the Aven d'Orgnac, with its Prehistory Centre.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Prices and opening times change: confirm before you go.
- GetYourGuide widget, Ardèche and Vallon-Pont-d'Arc listings (prices, reviews), accessed 9 November 2026
- Ardèche Guide (department), Vallon to Sauze 32 km, accessed 9 November 2026
- Chauvet Cave 2, opening times and prices (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Aven d'Orgnac, Grand Site de France (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
