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From the Ardèche to the Drôme in Biovalley

A bike journey through the Ardèche and Drôme regions, on cycle lanes
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  • Duration 5 days
  • Activity Biking
  • Holiday among adults, with family
  • Theme rivers and canals, countryside
535€

Information : From the Ardèche to the Drôme in Biovalley

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Presentation

From the secret Ardèche to the Drôme Valley, there is only one step, or rather, only one river! This itinerary is mainly following greenways that will allow you to enjoy, stroll and stop as you wish, in complete safety. From the soft way of the Payre to the VéloDrôme, passing by the ViaRhôna, this itinerary will be the occasion to discover every day a wide variety of different landscapes. Between the works of the Ardéchois industrial past, the Donjon of Crest and the aquatic activities in the turquoise waters of the Drôme, this trip on two wheels will be perfectly adapted to the young travellers ans well as the adults.

You'll love

  • The safe cycling routes on the different greenways
  • The architectural vestiges of the Ardéchois past
  • The charm of the old villages
  • Swimming in the turquoise waters of the Drôme
  • The diversity of activities: the Crest Tower, the Ramières Reserve.
  • Our personalized guiding application
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Program : From the Ardèche to the Drôme in Biovalley

  • D1 Arrival in Privas at the end of the afternoon

    Before getting on your bike to go down to the valley, take advantage of this first day to discover this little town of the Ardèche. We advise you to stretch your legs in the Laville wood, nicknamed the green lung of Privas, or to discover the city thanks to a family treasure hunt* that will reveal the little secrets of this territory.

    *Available at the Tourist Office of Privas


    Dinner and night in a 3* hotel.

  • D2 Bike ride between Privas and Loriol

    Distance 27 km - total uphill 50 m - Estimated time : 2h00

    Leave Privas and its treasures and discover the Payre valley. This old railroad line will allow you to join, in complete safety, the Rhone valley, famous for its vineyards and its green way, the Viarhôna. You will cross many interesting structures such as tunnels, viaducts, bridges, footbridges or hydraulic structures...You will finish your day by crossing the Rhône to reach the Drôme.


    Dinner and night in a 3* hotel.

  • D3 Bike ride between Loriol and Crest

    Distance 32 km - total uphill 190 m - Estimated time : 2h30

    Today, you will enter the Drôme Valley through Livron, where its old town is worth a visit. The rest of the itinerary gives way to a more open view of the surrounding massifs, winding along pleasant country roads, while riding along the Drôme river. You will arrive in Crest by the Ramières Nature Reserve, an ideal place to take a break, soak your feet or contemplate the wildlife.


    Dinner at leisure and night in a bed and breakfast in the heart of the city.

  • D4 Ride along the River Drôme

    Explore the Drôme Valley from your bike. After leaving Crest, follow the Drôme river upstream on the cycle way that takes you to Saillans, a charming village at the foothills of the Trois Becs massif. It is also the gateway to the Diois region and the Drôme Pre-Alps. Keep your eyes wide open during your day out! There are plenty of swimming spots where you can take a well-deserved refreshing rest. You'll head back to Crest for your last evening in the Drôme. 

     

    Dinner at leisure and night in a guest room, in the heart of the city.

  • D5 End of the stay

    Your stay comes to an end after breakfast. A taxi will bring back the whole family to Privas, to recover your vehicle.

Tariffs high season

FROM JULY TO AUGUST, DEPARTURE EVERYDAY DAY

In Family room

Adult : 565  €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 510 €
Child (2 - 11 ans) : 365 €
Baby (0 - 1 an) : 50 €

In double room

Adult : 695 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) :  695 €
Child (2 - 11 ans) : 665 €
Baby (0 - 1 an) : 50 €

In single room

815 €

SOLO TRAVELLER

935 €

Tariffs low season

FROM APRIL TO JUNE AND FROM SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER, DEPARTURE EVERYDAY

In Family room

Adult : 535 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 480 €
Child (2 - 11 ans) : 350 €
Baby (0 - 1 an) : 50 €

In double room

Adult :  665 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 665 €
Child (2 - 11 ans) : 635 €
Baby (0 - 1 an) : 50 €

In single room

785 €

SOLO TRAVELLER

905 €

What's included ?

  • 4 nights half-board
  • 2 nights and breakfasts
  • 3 star hotel, bed and breakfast or 3 star camping
  • Luggage transport
  • Return transfer from Saillans to Privas
  • Travel file via the ‘Safrantours’ guidance application
  • Technical and logistic assistance

Optional

  • Bike rental from :
    • Bike rental for adult or junior (from 1m45) : 115 €
    • Mountain bike for child (under 1m45) : 65 €
    • Trailer bike : 65 €
    • Bike cart for child : 65 €
    • Child seat : 10 €
    • Electric power bike for adult or junior (from 1m45): 150 €

What's not included ?

  • Free parking near the first accommodation
  • Dinners on days 3 and 4
  • Drinks and extras
  • Additional activities and visits
  • Round trip from your home to the first accommodation of the tour
  • Optional insurances

Characteristics of circuits

  • Itinerant bike tour, without a guide
  • Daily stages : between 23 km and 32 km, that is to say 2 to 3 hours of cycling per day according to your rhythm
  • Total uphill : between 50 m and 415 m per day
  • Altitude of the circuit : between 195 m at the lowest point and 918 m at the highest point.
  • Type of roads : Bicycle paths and small quiet country roads
  • Type of bike required : off-road bikes

Stay organization

These outings are much more about relaxed exploration than athletic performance. Your luggage is transported from one accommodation to another by our care and a route booklet accompanies you throughout your stay. We also provide logistical and technical assistance.

The accommodations (**and *** hotels) have been chosen for their atmosphere, their quality of welcome, their architecture and their environment.

N.B.: The accommodations described above are given as an indication and are likely to be modified according to their availability at the time of the final reservation.

Some of the stages of the tour are proposed without evening meals. At these stages, there are numerous and diverse catering possibilities.

Access

By car

Highway A7, exit 16 Privas

By air

Lyon St-Exupéry or Marseille-Provence airport then TGV to Valence and TER to Privas (or cab)

By train

Valence TGV or Valence-ville railway station then TER to Privas (or cab)

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