In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationDrome / Montélimar
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AgeFrom 2 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions22.26 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
The Drôme Provençale is the perfect place to recharge your batteries over a long weekend. Starting from Montélimar, you'll hop on your cargo bikes for a self-guided adventure combining sport, exploring the landscapes, and discovering local heritage. Between lavender fields, pine forests, and charming villages, you'll witness a picture-perfect blend of colors. Along the way, meet a passionate lavender grower and visit an educational farm showcasing the region's agricultural heritage. After your stops, you can relax in guesthouses or a yurt to replenish your energy and share some time with family and friends. A journey of wonder and learning , this trip paints an authentic portrait of the Drôme Provençale.
The highlights
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Activities for young and old
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A safe route and a slow pace, accessible to very young children
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The discovery of a rich and diverse terroir
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Sport
Level
Leisure Cycling
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: 3h
- Average distance/day: 49 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 607 m
- Average daily descent: 604 m
Management
Program
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Day 1: Montélimar - Grignan | 50 km
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 50 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Welcome to Montélimar! Upon arrival at the base camp, you'll receive your fully equipped e-bikes and your travel app. Head south! Following picturesque country roads, you'll cycle through enchanting valleys. Your route takes you to Aiguebelles Abbey, then to the charming hilltop villages of Roussas, Chantemerle-lès-Grignan, and La Garde-Adhémar. You'll end your day in the medieval village of Grignan, listed among the most beautiful villages in France.
Day 1 -
Day 2: Grignan - Le Poët-Célard | 55 km
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 55 km
- Positive elevation gain 960 m
- Negative elevation 580 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You'll travel along charming country roads and tracks towards Taulignan. As you climb towards the Col d'Aleyrac, you'll enjoy superb views of the Lance and Ventoux mountains. You'll then descend to La Bégude-de-Mazenc, where a delightful picnic awaits you at Odile's, in the heart of a beautiful organic lavender farm. Continue your journey towards Le Poët-Laval and Dieulefit, which you'll explore before winding along a small road through the mountains of the Baronnies Provençales massif, all the way to Le Poët-Célard.
Day 2 -
Day 3: Le Poët-Célard - Montélimar | 45 km
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 40 km
- Positive elevation gain 310 m
- Negative elevation 780 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Discover farm animals! You'll cycle from village to village, meeting passionate farmers and breeders who are happy to share their expertise. Your first stop is Fabienne's organic educational farm, followed by a visit to a goat farm to taste the famous "Picodon" cheese and meet Hélène's goats. The journey then continues along a cycle path to Montélimar.
Day 3
Note
This trip can be done in the opposite direction to that proposed due to availability and opening hours of partners associated with the trip.
Accommodation
- Overnight stay in charming and authentic guesthouses
- On day 2, the night can be spent in a yurt perched on top of a mountain.
Price details
The price includes
- Electric cargo bikes and luggage accessories from J1 to J3
- Various travel accessories needed
- The Chemins mobile app for the entire journey
- Accommodation for 2 nights in a double room or a 4-person yurt
- 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Meeting Odile, a passionate and fascinating lavender grower on Day 2
- The chic picnic in the lavender fields on Day 2
- The discovery of an educational farm on day 3
- Assistance from the Chemins team
- Bicycle insurance
The price does not include
- Transport to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
- Lunch on Day 1
- Dinner on Day 1
- Lunch on Day 3
Options
- Additional nights BEFORE the stay : CHF96.05 / unit
- Additional nights DURING the stay : CHF173.81 / unit
- Additional nights AFTER the stay : CHF96.05 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
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.
⚠️ We strongly recommend taking out health and repatriation insurance.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- 1 electric cargo bike equipped with 2 x 500 watt batteries and a front basket
- 1 helmet
- 1 Shipping bag of 130 or 150L
- 1 first aid kit
- 1 external battery
- 1 phone holder on the handlebars
- 1 high-visibility vest if the traveler wishes
- 1 battery charger
- 1 cooking pot
Equipment to bring
- Bath towel (microfiber preferred)
- Bath towel (microfiber is preferable)
- Binoculars
- Duvet and mattress
- Earplugs
Clothing to bring
- Cycling gloves
- Padded cycling shorts
- Sunglasses
- Sneakers
- Waterproof windproof jacket
- Cap/hat
