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Camping des Grottes

Bidon, Rhône-Alpes, France

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Returning to Nature in the Gorge de l'Ardeche, France

All you’ll need is a tent and a hammock—a bathing suit is optional. No, it’s not a naturist camp but Les Camping des Grottes in the Ardèche Canyons. Lost to the world above, the camp site is only accessible by a 20-minute hike down the cliff side. Each step is a step back in time. You may even run into the wild goats which trip lightly through this rugged gorge. At the end of the path the forest opens to a rock ledge overhanging a sandy cove where the crystal water laps at the canyon wall. With no electricity and cold showers, this campground is for the hearty. A simple café serving salads, roasted chicken, and lots of ice cream is its only feature.

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Camping des Grottes

All you’ll need is a tent and a hammock—a bathing suit is optional. No, it’s not a naturist camp but Les Camping des Grottes in the Ardèche Canyons. Lost to the world above, the camp site is only accessible by a 20-minute hike down the cliff side. Each step is a step back in time. You may even run into the wild goats which trip lightly through this rugged gorge. At the end of the path the forest opens to a rock ledge overhanging a sandy cove where the crystal water laps at the canyon wall. With no electricity and cold showers, this campground is for the hearty. A simple café serving salads, roasted chicken, and lots of ice cream is its only feature.

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Place:
Camping des Grottes
Address:
Bidon, Rhône-Alpes
France
Map:
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Website:
http://www.qype.fr/place/72...
Tags:
Ardeche, Budget, Campground, Camping, Canoeing, Canyons, Cheap, Clear Water, Cliffs, Clothing Optional, Europe, Forest, France, Getaway, Goats, Hike, Hike In, Hiking, Low Maintenance, Naked

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