The old Ardèche steam train trail by bike

The trip begins with a ride along the route of the old steam train which used to link Lamastre with Le Cheylard through the mountains of the Ardèche department. Then, after going from one valley to the next, you cycle alongside the turbulent River Eyrieux. Numerous traces of the engineers’ work remain, and the scenery is simply superb. It’s a really different way to see the mountains of the Ardèche, the Boutières, and the typical Ardèche valleys , whilst giving new purpose to the superb railway heritage, today abandoned.
The route, with its gentle slopes, is ideal for cycle tourists. But as the paths are not surfaced, country bikes (hybrids) are recommended.*
From spring to autumn.

Itineraries (please click for details)

8 days / 7 nights
5 days / 4 nights
4 days / 3 nights

Characteristics of circuits

Difficulty: 2/5
Daily stages from 15 - 35 kilometres
Total uphill between 50 and 515 metres
Altitudes from 350- 700metres
Cycling along the old railway trail and little country roads
Suitable for road or trail bikes
Arrival: odd days in July, even days in August

What's included?

Half board
Baggage transfers
Detailed road-book and maps
Technical and logistical support
Transfer from Ollières to Lamastre

Tariffs 2009

Price per person, on the basis of two people sharing same room					Additional services
Duration	July - August	Low Season	Child 6 - 11	Child 2 - 5	Child under 2	Bike rental Adult	Bike rental Child	Baby seat rental
8d/7n	€ 570	€ 530	-30%	-40%	€ 80	€ 90	€ 55	€ 11
5d/4n	€ 365	€ 330	-30%	-40%	€ 45	€ 65	€ 35	€ 6
4d/3n	€ 305	€ 285	-30%	-40%	€ 35	€ 55	€ 30	€ 6

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