The Dolce Via for families

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  Tour Operator  Safrantours

  France

 8 days (Bike: 5 days)

  127 km  (~25km per day)

 Active

 Some hills, Quiet roads

Self-Guided

Semi-Supported

You'll love the train transfer from Tournon to Lamastre along the fabulous historic railway of the Vivarais cycling along the bed of the former railway, far from the madding traffic... getting to know a discrete and little-known side of the Ardèche the time-honoured railway architecture that punctuates your voyage splashing about in the cool waters of the Eyrieux

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.

Tour Information

From

Tournon

To

Les Ollières

Cost From

Self-Guided    Please Ask

Departure(s)

Everyday

Single Supplement

Available

Inclusions

Accommodation is half-board, in 2 and 3 star hotels or 3 "épis" guest houses. Detailed road-book and maps are provided. We provide technical and logistical support. Baggage transfers are organised by us. Transfer from Tournon to Lamastre by steam train or by taxi Return transfer from Les Ollières to Tournon

Exclusions

Parking for your vehicle throughout the holiday : private parking to pay directly at the hotel or public parking in the street Beverage and extra Return transfer from Home to the first accomodation Facultative cancellation and repatriation insurance
Solo traveller supplement

Options

  • Family room
  • 5 day tour
  • Picnics for the whole trip
  • Bike rental :
    • Bike rental for adult or junior (from 1m45)
    • Mountain bike for child (under 1m45)
    • Trailer bike or bike cart for child
    • Child seat
    • Electric power bike for adult or junior (from 1m45)

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