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Praise for the trip has been unanimous. Some kids have said it is the BEST trip they have ever been on!
Mr HensmanHarroddian School
EDUCATE, EXHILARATE & CHALLENGE
We have been providing a bespoke and professional service for over 25 years, offering exhilarating, challenging and educational activity holidays for schools and groups. Our program reinforces the importance of learning outside the classroom, incorporating language, geography, history, PE, citizenship, creativity, individual and collective responsibility, and social skills. Let us work together to provide the best adventure for you and your group.
Our Activities
The River Descent
The river Ardèche is the reason why most groups come to the area, and it’s hard not to see why. A 26 km river trip filled with whitewater, fun, sunshine, excitement, and smiles. That would be an amazing experience for most people, but we also combine that with a night under the stars, which makes for an unforgettable experience, not only for your group, but also for you, and your team.Â
High Rope Challenge
What’s that up in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Â No it’s your group having the time of their lives. We particularly love the high ropes courses, there is nothing more enjoyable than hearing happy voices high in the trees as your group safely navigate themselves through the routes as they increase in height and difficulty.
Gorge Trek
Gorge Trek
An eye opening chance for your group to take part in a UNESCO world heritage trek steeped in history, nature and culture! Your journey starts at the site of an infamous  World War Two battle, then follows the historic French resistance paths deep into the Ardèche gorge where you will watched over by nesting eagles, amongst other majestic animals. Your trek will take you along pathways  once used by the artists who created the oldest cave paintings in Western Europe! After crossing the mighty Ardèche without a boat… your group will arrive at the foot of the amazing Pont d’arc! and then there is only a short walk back to our riverside base.
Stand up Paddleboarding
Perhaps the coolest way to enjoy the river  ( I’m a bit biased) Stand Up Paddle Boarding has have a huge swell in popularity over the past few years, now it’s your chance to get out on the water on our ‘Sups ‘and have an amazing time learning a new set of skills.
Headstands… gotcha, step back turns? No way! Sup racing…. we got you!Â
Learn with our experienced, passionate Stand Up Paddle Boarding coaches, and see what the fuss is all about…Â
Orienteering
Orienteering
Orienteering makes an excellent introduction to practical map-reading and is an exciting way to get to know your surroundings on centre.
Guests work in small teams or in pairs to locate control points hidden in the local area. As it’s essentially a competitive activity, the idea is for your group to find all the controls more quickly than the others. The activity encourages decision-making, map reading and correctly judging distances.
Learn to Kayak
Before we set about on our two day river decent of the mighty Ardèche we ensure that everyone has completed an introduction to kayaking session, this will give your group all the necessary skills to navigate the multiple rapids they will encounter one their river decent adventure.
Evening program
After an adventure packed day, your Group Leaders have put together a fun packed evening activity program, for you and your group, the activities include the below :-
- Team building activities
- Wild swimming
- Fun games
- Star gazing
- Multi sports
- Disco
- Talent show
Meals
Your first meal with us would be the evening meal on the day of arrival and your last meal would be the evening meal on the day of departure.
We cater for most dietary needs, though for severe allergies we prefer to chat this through.
Our meals are balanced and healthy and prepared in house from fresh local ingredients by our staff.
Transport
With fuel prices increasing it is becoming harder for coach companies to provide accurate quotes far in advance of a trip. We can help organise your transport for you though and advice on how best to make this work.
Excursions
- The amazing Chauvet 2 Cave
- Canyon park
- A day out Canyonning
- Local Market visits
- Numerous local Show caves
- Visit a Crocodile farm
- Nougat factory
- A day out Rock climbing
Pricing
As you can imagine there are many things to take into account when organising a price for your group, from group size and trip duration, to accommodation options and time of the year. Please do get in touch for a competitive quote and to discuss your requirements.
To help you plan how out season runs, peak weeks are in June and July
Off peak weeks are in April, May, September and October,Â
How long can we stay?
Nine day multi activity Itinerary
Friday
Leave late afternoon and travel through the night arriving with us on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday
Arrive after lunch for a welcome tour, a swim in the river and some fun activities to burn off some steam from the journey.
Sunday
The group is split into activity groups and rotates around local or on site activities.
Monday
The group take part in a UNESCO world heritage trek. Starting at the site of a World War Two battle, then following the french resistance paths into the ardeche gorge where we pass views of nesting eagles. Along past the oldest cave paintings in Western Europe and the amazing Pont d’arc before arriving back at our site.
Tues / Weds
The Ardeche kayak expedition.
2 days of canoeing through the Ardeche gorge, swimming down rapids, jumping off rocks, oh and a 32km of canoeing. After the first day, we walk out of the gorge and head back to base then drop back into the gorge the following day.
Thursday
Excursion day
You can choose an excursion to meet any learning needs you may have, or you can take part in another activity like a ropes park or a canyon adventure. Though some groups prefer a local market and a show cave.
Friday
2nd Activity day
Continued rotation of local and on-site activities. An evening meal and then we say our goodbyes you and your group will then head home, travelling through the night.
Saturday
Arrive back at school mid morning.
Five day multi activity Itinerary
Monday travel to usÂ
Arriving just after lunch we get straight into activities on or around the site.
Tues / Weds
The Ardeche kayak expedition.
2 days of canoeing through the Ardeche gorge, swimming down rapids, jumping off rocks, oh and a 32km of canoeing. After the first day, we walk out of the gorge and head back to base then drop back in the following day.
Thursday
Excursion day
You can choose an excursion to meet any learning needs you may have, or to take part in another activity like a ropes park or a canyon adventure. Though some groups prefer a local market and a show cave.
Friday
Departure day
Continued rotation of local and on-site activities. A lunch time meal and then head home.
