This natural arch is located on the beautiful Cirque de Gaud on Natural Reserve of Gorges de l'Ardèche in Ardèche department of France. The top of the opening can be reach by a vertiginous
vire (a french word for "bighorn tracks following the cliff side) and also given access to La Grande Baume (The Big Shelter). The opening has an estimated span about 3 meters and it is equipped for rappel between the upper
vire and the lower
vire. The roof of La Grande Baume is pierced with an estimated opening about 1.2 meter. IGN topographic map Top 25 number 2939 west Gorges de l'Ardèche (pleat C5).




