Ardechoise Cycling Week
Road cycling in the Ardèche
A tour or the ridges, canyons and valleys of the Ardèche region with a rest day, options day and a day to attempt the famous Mont Ventoux in the Rhone Valley. 40-60 miles/day (60-100km).
This is a 7 night trip for intermediate riders that enables you to experience the very best routes in the region. 70-120km/day.
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Itinerary / Highlights
Saturday:Arrival and orientation.
Sunday:
Bernas to Vals les Bains
This route takes in the Ardeche Gorge and then heads north to the spa town of Vals Les Bains. A stunning ride by the gorge and then a couple of good uphills towards the end of the day.
Monday:
Langogne to Thines
Starting with a short drive up to the reservoir, this ride warms up with a circuit of the artificial lake before a seies of short climbs to the ridgetop village of Thines.
Tuesday:
Maurice sur la Thines to Vagnas
A sustained effort into the Cevennes National Park followed by a good long climb over the Col du Mas de l'Ayre then on to the village of Vagnas via the ridges above Les Vans and the pretty town of Lablachere.
Wednesday:
Day off.
A day to relax and take some time out of the saddle. Clients often use today to canoeing in the famous gorge.
Thursday:
Group options day. By now we'll know more about you and the rides that you love (/hate!). We have hundreds of routes available for this tailored day.
Friday:
Bedoin to Apt via Mont Ventoux.
The route map shows the full climb from 300m to 1850m and then a long afternoon of descents and flat riding in the vineyards of the Rhone Valley. It's a different kind of day but a great opportunity to take in some new scenery the climb can easily be shortened if needs be.
Saturday:
Departure.
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