Gorges de l'Ardèche

Gorges de l' Ardèche is called the Great Canyon in the last third of the river Ardèche between the towns of Vallon -Pont d'Arc and Saint -Martin d'Ardèche in France. The second half of the gorge downstream at the same time forms the border of the departments of Ardèche and Gard. 44 ° 20 ' 40 "N, 4 ° 28' 37 " O44.3444444444444.4769444444444Koordinaten: 44 ° 20 ' 40 "N, 4 ° 28' 37" E

Geography

The gorge begins north-west with the natural stone arch of the Pont d' Arc and ends at the places Aiguèze and the village of Sauze ( Saint -Martin d'Ardèche ) in the southeast. High above the canyon runs a tourism road (D 290) with many vantage points, the canyon itself is under strict protection.

Riparian communities

The Gorges de l' Ardèche are in the field of seven municipalities in the department of Ardèche ( Vallon -Pont d'Arc, Salavas, Labastide -de -Virac, Saint- Remèze, Bidon, Saint -Marcel d'Ardèche and Saint -Martin d'Ardèche ). Two communities in the southwest of the canyon Le Garn and Aiguèze lie in the department of Gard.

Tourism

The Gorges de l' Ardèche is the tourist magnet of the department. The large canyon is a classic for many decades of canoe and kayak sport. The panoramic road attracts motorcycle and bicycle tourists. Numerous campgrounds, hotels and restaurants are located at the entrances to the gorge.