From the Ardèche to the Drôme in Biovalley

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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