The “Bleu-Vert-Vapeur” loop on the Dolce Via with boat and steam train from Lamastre - La Compagnie des Canotiers

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Three wonderful days in the Ardèche, starting with the discovery of the magnificent Dolce Via greenway. Then embark on a cruise on the mythical Rhône River. Finally, enjoy the sweet valley on board the historic Mastrou.

Unique in Europe! With your “BOUCLE BLEU-VERT-VAPEUR: Depuis La Voulte vers Tournon sur Rhône” tickets

Day 1: (40-50km by bike, depending on choice of accommodation)

10h/11h - A short ride through Lamastre to stock up on food and drink on the way, then get on your bike at the Dolce Via starting point in the direction of Le Cheylard.
Free picnic lunch at the many tables along the way, or at the Dolce Via restaurant.
Continue your wonderful weekend on the Dolce Via down the Eyrieux valley, towards Pont-de-Chervil.
18h/19h - Arrival at Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut or Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux, depending on your choice of accommodation.
Evening and accommodation free.

Day 2: (20-30km cycling depending on choice of accommodation day 1)

10am - The next day, finish the Dolce Via and join La-Voulte-sur-Rhône for a boat cruise.
Free lunch.
1pm - Boarding at the river stop, loading bikes onto the boat.
1.15pm - Departure for Tournon-sur-Rhône.
2:00 pm - Passage through the Beauchastel lock, including a drink and pastry served on board.
3:40 pm - Passage through the Bourg-Lès-Valence lock.
5:30pm - Arrival at Tournon-sur-Rhône, disembarking at 5:45pm.
Evening and accommodation free.

Day 3 :
8:45 am - Departure for St Jean-de-Muzols station parking lot (3.5km).
9:30 am - Bicycle pick-up and visit to the museum.
10.15am - Departure of the steam train.
11 a.m. - Comfort stop at Boucieu-Le-Roi station (drinks available).