5 days cycling on the Dolce Via

Valence, a classified Town of Art and History. With its colorful markets, shaded gardens and historic quarters, this living city makes you feel like being in Provence already.

Welcome to this journey. Your cycling journey begins in Valence next to Jouvet Park. Before reaching the entrance to the Dolce Via, you will need to cycle on the ViaRhôna towards La Voulte sur Rhône. This is where the adventure really begins! Take advantage of the facilities of this beautiful track. Each turn is a new landscape to contemplate!

I suggest one last walk today to go to the Eyrieux belvedere. I prefer to be honest, it’s a bit steep but it’s worth it! One last little effort! 

A short hiking route to go around Peyremourier, located in the neighboring town. A magnificent panoramic view awaits you up there over the Eyrieux valley.

I suggest one last walk today to go to the Eyrieux belvedere. I prefer to be honest, it’s a bit steep but it’s worth it! One last little effort! 

Here you are on a short hiking route to go around the Trémouline. This hike is more suitable for families. It allows you to discover several hamlets and the unusual site of “Roches Blanches” (rock walls which have taken on particular shapes under the effect of erosion).

Here is some information about the route:
>Length: 6 km
> Elevation gain: +289m
>Walking time: 2h15
>Difficulty: Easy
>Marked route

N’oubliez pas votre petit casse-croute !

After enjoying Les Ollières sur Eyrieux, the cycling adventure begins again! You leave in the direction of Le Cheylard, where you will spend your next night of stopover. The landscapes pass by you again, you will be able to observe abandoned factories when the region was very involved in industrialization. Remember to have your little sandwich in the morning! You can therefore take advantage of the picnic facilities all along the route.

Departing from Le Cheylard, head today towards Lamastre to take the little Ardèche train! Mountainous landscape and winegrowing will be out for this stage! The little train is scheduled for the beginning of the afternoon, you will be able to explore the town of Lamastre and its surroundings before taking your seats on the steam train dating from the beginning of the 20th century!

One last little effort! When the little train is over, head leisurely towards your hotel in Tournon or Tain l'Hermitage.
Enjoy the restaurants along the Rhône and the entertainment in the streets of these two cities. You will also be able to observe the fields of wine vines which are omnipresent around the two towns.

Enjoy a final stroll through the pretty city of Valence before heading back home.

The cycle path now offers a gentle introduction to the South of France, with its pretty villages in typical southern style. Vineyards and fruits orchards are now the main part of the landscape.
Your trip ends in Valence, a classified Town of Art and History. With its colorful markets, shaded gardens and historic quarters, this living city makes you feel like being in Provence already.