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From the Ardèche to the Drôme in Biovalley

A journey through the Ardèche and the Drôme, to the doors of the Diois region.
  • Duration 7 days
  • Activity Biking
  • Holiday among adults, with family
  • Theme countryside
740€

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 based on 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 stay will be the occasion to discover totally different landscapes from one day to the other. 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 and old.

You'll love

  • The secure walks 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 and canoeing
  • 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 mounts to go down to the valley, take advantage of this first day to discover the prefecture 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.


    Free dinner and night in a bed and breakfast in the heart of the city.

  • D4 Bike ride around Crest

    Distance 34 km - total uphill 415 m - Estimated time : 3h00

    For this more quiet day, you will have the possibility to do several activities:
    First of all, we suggest a nice bike ride through the Drôme countryside, where you will have the possibility to visit the Birds Garden and to discover the Vercors counter forts by going back through Vaunaveys la rochette.
    If you wish to do a quieter activity, we suggest you to visit the Tower of Crest, the highest medieval keep in France.

     

    Free dinner and night in a guest room, in the heart of the city.

  • D5 Bike ride between Crest and Saillans

    Distance 23 km - total uphill 350 m - Estimated time : 2h00

    At the exit of Crest, go up the Drôme river by taking the green way which will lead you to Saillans, village of character implanted at the foot of the massif of the Three Spouts, it is also the door of entry of the Diois and the Drômoises Prealps. During your day, keep your eyes open ! There are many swimming spots where you can take a few well-deserved breaks.

     

    Dinner and night in a guest room or in a 3* campsite.

  • D6 Day around Saillans

    This 6th day will be placed under the sign of relaxation, to enjoy and discover the places.
    Get back on your bikes to go canoeing, to lounge by the river or simply to discover the narrow streets of the village.

     

    Dinner and night in a guest room or in a 3* campsite.

  • D7 End of the stay

    After your breakfast, your stay ends. A cab will bring back the whole tribe to Privas, to recover your vehicle.

Tariffs high season

FROM JULY TO AUGUST, DEPARTURE EVERYDAY DAY

In Family room

Adult : 775  €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 700 €
Child (2 - 11 ans) : 505 €
Baby (0 - 1 an) : 70 €

In double room

Adult : 925 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) :  925 €
Child (2 - 11 ans) : 885 €
Baby (0 - 1 an) : 70 €

In single room

1105 €

SOLO TRAVELLER

1255 €

Tariffs low season

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

In Family room

Adult : 740 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 665 €
Child (2 - 11 ans) : 480 €
Baby (0 - 1 an) : 70 €

In double room

Adult :  890 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 890 €
Child (2 - 11 ans) : 850 €
Baby (0 - 1 an) : 70 €

In single room

1070 €

SOLO TRAVELLER

1220 €

What's included ?

  • 4 nights half-board
  • 2 nights and breakfasts
  • 3 star hotel, bed and breakfast or 3 star camping
  • Luggage transportation
  • Return transfer from Saillans to Privas
  • Road book and maps
  • Technical and logistic assistance

Optional

  • Bike rental from :
    • Adult : 115 €
    • Child : 65 €
  • Electric power bike rental : 170 €

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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