Truly an experience of a lifetime! Canoe the crystal-clear waters of the famed Ardèche Gorge in this awe-inspiring overseas French adventure.
This unique programme takes learning to a whole new level with chances to discover, explore and gain new skills under the guidance of expert river teams. Navigate churning rapids, soak up the incredible scenery and become experts on the water in this thrilling adventure.
Ardèche Adventure programme overview
- 6-8 day confidence boosting experiences
- Two days are spent enjoying the 19 mile descent of the Ardèche River by canoe.
- Local excursion day
- Fun packed evening activities
- 3 delicious, nutritious meals per day even when you are out and about
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Learning Outcomes
A Typical Day at PGL
Wake up, get dressed and enjoy a delicious breakfast to set you up for a morning on the stunning Ardèche Gorge.
Take a break from paddling and stretch those legs on the riverbank whilst enjoying a tasty packed lunch. Once refuelled and recharged you’ll drop back onto the river for more exploration.
Head back to the centre and enjoy a well-earned rest and tasty dinner with your group. As the evening draws in there’s time for a fun activity and some chill-out time before bed… ready for more adventure tomorrow!
Wake up, get dressed and enjoy a delicious breakfast to set you up for a morning on the stunning Ardèche Gorge.
Take a break from paddling and stretch those legs on the riverbank whilst enjoying a tasty packed lunch. Once refuelled and recharged you’ll drop back onto the river for more exploration.
Head back to the centre and enjoy a well-earned rest and tasty dinner with your group. As the evening draws in there’s time for a fun activity and some chill-out time before bed… ready for more adventure tomorrow!
Excursions & Activities
Archery Tag
Let the battle commence! Archery with a twist - you are aiming for each other! In this game of skill and teamwork you are equipped with foam tipped arrows to battle it out in action packed games. You will do some basic skills training before entering the arena to see who comes out victorious! Available March to September
Ardéche Descent
Canoeing through the spectacular Ardèche Gorge is an experience never to be forgotten. In addition to the majestic scenery there are new skills to learn to navigate through the twists, bends and occasional rapids of the river – all under the watchful eye of our experienced river team.
Laser Tag
The wide-open landscapes at our adventure centres offer the ultimate backdrop to a team laser tag battle. Working in teams, your child will head off equipped with their own laser gun and vest. They'll develop team tactics, communication skills, and a steady hand as they duel to come out the triumphant team!
River Bivouac
The river ‘bivvy’ is an amazing chance for your pupils to get close to nature and experience a night sleeping outdoors. Having reached the end of their first day’s canoeing down the Ardèche, they build a basic overnight camp on the beach by the river. During the evening, they’ll enjoying an evening meal cooked over a campfire and after some evening entertainment, it’s finally time to bed down under the stars and re-charge for another thrilling day ahead.
Swimming
Have a splash in our heated pool. Enjoy fun and games in and out of the water, under the supervision of a PGL Lifeguard
Treetop Adventure – Accroche toi aux branches
A treetop adventure in a forest next to the Ardèche river, delivered by one of our trusted suppliers. There are seven high ropes courses, starting with low level, easier routes suitable for the younger or more nervous visitor and progressing through to the black level ‘noir’. There is also a mega zip wire available for the very brave!
Ambush
If you love hide and seek, you’ll adore Ambush which takes this popular group game and ramps it up an extra notch! After sundown children will split into small teams, with one team hiding within the centre grounds, leaving a trail for their competitors to follow. Great for developing strategic and team building skills. Ambush is usually run in the dark, and torches are advised. Available September to March
Archery Tag
Let the battle commence! Archery with a twist - you are aiming for each other! In this game of skill and teamwork you are equipped with foam-tipped arrows to battle it out in action packed games. You will do some basic skills training before entering the arena to see who comes out victorious! Available March to September
Campfire
The ultimate way to enjoy the great outdoors as a group! Get hands-on constructing your campfire during the day, and it will be lit ready for you to enjoy in the evening. Sing, chat, play games or simply relax around the campfire, our team can cater for all ages in the idyllic settings of our campfires.
Campfire Marshmallows
Everyone's favourite campfire activity…. Marshmallow toasting! Gather around and toast your Marshmallows to perfection whilst enjoying songs, relaxation and games around the campfire
Disco
Time to party! A popular last night choice, children show of their moves to popular hits with “follow-the-leader” sessions, plus lots of unique PGL dances! A fun and sociable evening.
Laser Tag
The wide-open landscapes at our adventure centres offer the ultimate backdrop to a team laser tag battle. Working in teams, your child will head off equipped with their own laser gun and vest. They'll develop team tactics, communication skills, and a steady hand as they duel to come out the triumphant team!
PGL Tournament
At PGL Tournament guests will play a series of exciting team games and complete a selection of individual challenges to determine which team is the best! Challenges include: Basketball Shoot, Human Skittle and Ultimate Frisbee
Pool Party
Have a splash in our heated outdoor pool. Enjoy fun poolside games and music with your Groupie, and under the supervision of a PGL Lifeguard
Quiz
In teams, guests are set Q&A-style challenges with lots of interaction and plenty of variety to keep them motivated and to maximise their participation. As well as general knowledge, rounds may include dressing up, dancing and miming.
Silent Disco
Party the night away without the noise of a disco. Every guest has their own set of headphones, where guests can select music from a number of channels to find the tunes they enjoy. Then spend the evening dancing away with friends or trying to guess what song your friends are listening to.
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