Drôme and Ardèche
Private Avid Cycling fully supported
Drôme and Ardèche
Private Avid Cycling fully supported
We welcome you all on 13 glorious days of cycling through one of France's most enchanting corners. We pedal through rolling hills, dramatic gorges, terraced vineyards, and charming Provençal villages — all while soaking up the region's soul: its wine, its heritage, and its natural beauty. This Region the Drôme and Ardèche combine two worlds: the soft, rolling hills of the Drôme, with lavender, walnut groves, and Romanesque villages, and the rugged, dramatic terrain of Ardèche, with its deep gorges. -These great cycle routes align with the ViaRhôna and quieter "vie douce" roads that thread through vineyards and valleys. The food and wine are simply world-class: from AOC Hermitage wines to local produce, olive oil, and goat cheese, the region offers a true feast for the senses.
Drôme and Ardèche
June 28th: Arrivals into Lyon. Transfer from Lyon Airport (LYS)to hotel near Valence (1 hour). Build bikes, Relax etc. Optional ride:56km/500m Vineyards de Tian
Stay 5 nights: Hôtel de la Villeon, Tournon-sur-Rhône. http://www.hoteldelavilleon.com/
June 29th: Ride 85km/1000m: Chambarans
Stay: Hotel Hôtel de la Villeon, Tournon-sur-Rhône
June 30th: Ride 103km/1800m: Combe Laval (Transfer 35mins to start)
Stay: Hotel Hôtel de la Villeon, Tournon-sur-Rhône.
July 1st: Ride 69km/800m: Ardeche Verte
Stay: Hotel Hôtel de la Villeon, Tournon-sur-Rhône.
July 2nd: Ride 75km/1000m: Col des Fans
Stay: Hotel Hôtel de la Villeon, Tournon-sur-Rhône.
July 3rd: Ride 117km/900m: Col du Bénas
Stay 3 nights: Hotel Domaine Walbaum. Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. https://domainewalbaum.com/hotel-villa-walbaum/
July 4th: Ride 56km/700m: Cote du Vallon
Stay: Hotel Domaine Walbaum. Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. https://domainewalbaum.com/hotel-villa-walbaum/
July 5th: Ride 65km/800m: LaBeaume
Stay: Hotel Domaine Walbaum. Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.
July 6th: Ride 110km/1624m: Monte Cessenade
Stay 4 nights: Hotel Domaine Walbaum. Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. https://domainewalbaum.com/hotel-villa-walbaum/
July 7th: Ride 68km/900m : Col du Serre de Tourre
Stay: Hotel Le Clair De Plume. Grignan.
July 8th: Ride 81km/900m: Tour du Heritage.
Stay: Hotel Le Clair De Plume. Grignan.
July 9th: Ride 83km/1000m: D11 De la Drôme provençale aux préalpes.
Stay: Hotel Le Clair De Plume. Grignan.
July 10th: Ride 91km/890m: Col de Tartaiguille
Stay 1 night: Hotel Hôtel de la Villeo, Tournon-sur-Rhône. http://www.hoteldelavilleon.com/
July 11th: Pack bike after breafast and Transfer to Lyon 1 hrs. afternoon and evening in Lyon City center.
Stay: Fourvière Hotel. Lyon.
July 12th: Departures from Lyon airport. (37mins)
Inclusions
Not included
KEEP IT PRIVATE ON AN EXISTING TOUR or CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP
If you have at least 6 participants we can keep it private on any of our sheduled tours or on an alternative date (subject to availability). For less than 6, prices may vary and for more than 12 discounts may apply.
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Sometimes a custom trip is participating in one of our exisitng trips on a private basis with a few alterations to trip length, activity level, or adding some side trips. Other times we get to work to create a unique itinerary specific to your groups desires or budget. We then use our expertise to organize a tour especially tailored to your vision.
The first thing we do is get to know you a little. We learn your interests and preferences, find out who’s going and why. Family, friends or associates? Birthday, reunion or corporate retreat? When you speak with our tour designer he/she will work together with you to design a trip that is sure to create great anticipation and excitement for all.
