• Discover the Ardèche by bike and canoe
  • Discover the Ardèche by bike and canoe
  • Discover the Ardèche by bike and canoe
  • Discover the Ardèche by bike and canoe
  • Discover the Ardèche by bike and canoe
  • Discover the Ardèche by bike and canoe
  • Discover the Ardèche by bike and canoe
Montélimar

Discover the Ardèche by bike and canoe

Réf : KCXTCN

In summary

  • Sports
    Leisure Cycling , Kayaking and Canoeing
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Beginner

    For those wishing to cycle around 30 km a day on flat terrain. The stages follow cycle paths for the most part. An ideal trip for a family holiday or for adults who enjoy short bike rides.

    Intermediate

    For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.

    Confirmed

    For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.

    Advanced

    For those wishing to ride 70 km per day. The stages may be hilly, with a maximum daily elevation gain of 800 m. You engage in sports 1 to 2 times a week and cycle several times a month.

    Expert

    For those wishing to cover up to 100 km per day with a maximum elevation gain of 1,000 m. You are athletic and engage in an endurance sport several times a week.
  • Destination
    Drome / Montélimar
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    11.52 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

The Ardèche region offers incredible opportunities for nature lovers and those who appreciate beautiful landscapes. What better way to explore its hidden treasures than a cycling and canoeing trip ? Hop aboard a Yuba All Terrain electric cargo bike and explore quiet roads and tracks, surrounded mainly by vineyards, forests, and scrubland, and dotted with charming villages . You'll also embark on an unforgettable canoe adventure on the crystal-clear waters of the Ardèche Gorges . Your nights will be exceptional too: you'll sleep in a bivouac in the heart of the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve. Finally, to make your trip truly rejuvenating and immersive, you'll have the chance to meet local producers whose products contribute to the region's renown.

The highlights

  • The Ardèche Gorges, a breathtaking nature reserve
  • The alliance of cycling and canoeing
  • Bivouacking: a 100% immersion in nature
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Sport

Level

Leisure Cycling

Intermediate

Levels

Beginner

For those wishing to cycle around 30 km a day on flat terrain. The stages follow cycle paths for the most part. An ideal trip for a family holiday or for adults who enjoy short bike rides.

Intermediate

For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.

Confirmed

For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.

Advanced

For those wishing to ride 70 km per day. The stages may be hilly, with a maximum daily elevation gain of 800 m. You engage in sports 1 to 2 times a week and cycle several times a month.

Expert

For those wishing to cover up to 100 km per day with a maximum elevation gain of 1,000 m. You are athletic and engage in an endurance sport several times a week.

For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.

In figures

PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 53 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 664 m
  • Average daily descent: 631 m

Canoeing / Kayaking

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 16 km

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook
A GPS app on a smartphone mounted on a phone holder on the bicycle handlebars. The traveler is part of a WhatsApp group with associated travel experts. Assistance is available at any time for any technical issues.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Montélimar - Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

    • Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
    • Duration of the activity 3h30
    • Distance 55 km
    • Positive elevation gain 780 m
    • Negative elevation 711 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Our partner's team welcomes you to Montélimar and equips you with the Yuba Spicy Curry All Terrain, as well as everything you need for your trip. Head to the Ardèche! Start by following the Roubion River, then the Rhône, before venturing into the heart of the countryside, surrounded by vineyards and boxwood. Explore the picturesque villages of Viviers, Saint-Montan, and Saint-Remèze. Travel along a scenic road through the Ardèche Gorges before reaching Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. Spend a night camping in a natural setting.

    Day 1

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 4

Nights are spent in camping tents.

Access

Departure
Camp De Base (1 Avenue De Villeneuve, Montélimar)
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Montélimar
Day 4 - 16h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Montélimar
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Price details

The price includes

  1. Electric bikes and related equipment
  2. Camping equipment: tent (3-person capacity for 2 people), cooking pot and camping gas (canister and twister).
  3. The mobile app to guide you
  4. 2-day canoe rental, helmet, paddle, life jacket and waterproof container
  5. Transporting the bicycles from the beginning of the canyon to the end
  6. Accommodation for 3 nights
  7. Two encounters: a beekeeper and a winemaker
  8. Bicycle insurance

The price does not include

  1. All meals
  2. Duvets and mattresses
  3. The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Extra night BEFORE the stay - Tent : CHF36.59 / unit
  2. Additional night AFTER the stay - Tent : CHF36.59 / unit
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (

For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

⚠️ For this stay, you must also bring your health insurance card and a European health insurance card.
Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. 1 electric cargo bike equipped with 2 x 500 watt batteries and a front basket
  2. 1 helmet
  3. 1 shipping bag of 130 or 150 liters
  4. 1 first aid kit
  5. 1 external battery
  6. 1 phone holder on the handlebars
  7. 1 high-visibility vest (optional)
  8. 1 battery charger
  9. 1 cooking pot
  10. 1 first aid kit
  11. 1 repair kit
  12. 1 tent (3 places for 2 people)
  13. Cooking and camping gas (canister and twister)
  14. Padlock

Equipment to bring

  1. Sneakers
  2. Bath towel (microfiber preferred)
  3. Bath towel (microfiber is preferable)
  4. Binoculars for observing vultures
  5. Duvet and mattress
  6. Backpack

Clothing to bring

  1. Cycling gloves
  2. Padded cycling shorts
  3. Sunglasses
  4. Impermeable
  5. Windbreaker
  6. Swimsuit
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