Bungee jumping, hot air ballooning… our Top 5 activities to thrill in the Gard!

Le Gard vu d'en haut ! Midi Libre – MiKAEL ANISSET

Baptism of the air, jet-ski or even car rally, if during your holidays you want to discover new sensations while discovering the region, here is a top 5 of activities where the most daring can get started and get their fill of thrills.

For thrill seekers (or not), here is a short list of activities in the Gard that are made for you.

1. Fly over Nîmes and the Camargue by helicopter

Fly over Nîmes and the Camargue by helicopter Photo baptemedelair.fr

Fancy an exceptional aerial escapade between sky and earth ? From the Nîmes-Courbessac aerodrome, embark on a helicopter baptism in the heart of a Robinson R44, you fly over emblematic sites such as the Nîmes arenas, the majestic Pont du Gard or the wild expanses of the Camargue. Several flight options are available to suit your needs: an express flight over Nîmes and the Pont du Gard, a more in-depth discovery of the Petite Camargue or a grand tour of the region to admire the salt marshes and pink flamingos.
For more information: 63 chemin de l'Aérodrome, 30000 Nîmes. 06 47 97 26 16

https://www.baptemedelair.fr/survol-de-nimes-et-de-la-petite-camargue-en-helicoptere-au-depart-de-nimes-30-minutes-pour-1-personne-30-minutes-gard.html

2. Thrill to the rhythm of the rally in a Subaru Impreza GT!

Vibrate to the rhythm of the rally in Subaru Impreza GT! Photo tematis.com

Take the controls of a legendary Subaru Impreza GT on the Monteils dirt track in the Gard. Accompanied by a professional driver, you will complete two discovery laps to identify the strategic points of the track. Then it's your turn to take the wheel! The Monteils circuit is a 32-hectare automobile complex. Its 1000-meter track, specially designed for gravel rallying, offers an ideal playground.
For more information: 1154 Chemin du Draix, 30360 Monteils
04 66 83 68 23/06 30 42 98 12.

https://www.sport-decouverte.com/stage-de-pilotage-subaru-circuit.html

3. Free your mind and challenge the heights!

Free your mind and challenge heights! Photo roc-et-canyon.com

Ready to push your limits ? 50 m high. The Alzon viaduct offers you a unique playground for a bungee jump full of thrills. Imagine: a dizzying plunge into the void. The Alzon viaduct will enchant you with its beauty and its particularity for a 50 meter jump! Once equipped, you will launch yourself into the void with your heart beating and your adrenaline at its peak. Pure thrills. Once your bungee is taut, you will go back up for a second moment of pleasure. The recovery rate on the first bounce is 85% (your fall speed can reach 180 km/h)!
To find out more, La Combe des Ressayres Viaduc d’ Alzon, 30700 Alzon /+ 33 5 65 61 17 77

https://www.tourisme-sete.com/roc-et-canyon-saut-a-l-elastique-d-alzon-alzon.html

4. Get high on the Pont du Gard

Get laid at the Pont du Gard Photo DR

Imagine yourself suspended in the sky at an altitude of 1000 meters. Above the Pont du Gard. This architectural marvel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reveals all its grandeur and beauty. Admire the Roman aqueduct from a new angle. The three levels of arcades stretch as far as the eye can see, offering a breathtaking panorama. Let yourself be enchanted by the landscapes of the scrubland for a total of three to four hours, including 1h30 of flight.
For more information: 82 chemin de la Madone, Blauzac.

https://www.sudmontgolfiere.com/produit/vol-montgolfiere-pont-du-gard/

5. Jet-ski : Explore the Mediterranean

Jet-ski: Explore the Mediterranean Photo jet-roi.com

Ready to take the controls ? Whether you are a novice or experienced. In 30 minutes of pure pleasure, live a unique experience of freedom and speed. Go on an adventure for a 1-hour nautical excursion. From Espiguette to Palavas-les-Flots, discover the riches of the bay of Aigues-Mortes and observe the marine fauna in its natural environment.
For more information: Access to the city center base: Jet Roi, 55 Quai Colbert, 30240 Le Grau-du-Roi/Access to the Espiguette base: Boat parking, 30240 Le Grau-du-Roi
04 66 51 86 78

https://jet-roi.com/jet-ski/