Cruise on the Rhône "Bleu-vert-vapeur" with Les Canotiers: boat - bike - steam train.

Description

"The Blue-Green-Steam loop, a unique weekend experience that combines boat rides on the Rhône + cycling on the Dolce Via + descending the Doux Gorges by steam train or Cyclo-train." The Bleu-Vert-Vapeur loop, a unique cycling experience in Europe! In one weekend, this loop combines a cruise on the Rhône + the discovery by bike of the wonderful Dolce Via + the descent of the Gorges du Doux by < Mastrou > historic steam train or cyclo train.
Saturday departure From Tournon-sur-Rhône - park at the Octroi parking lot (Intersport north of Tournon) - Free parking :

08:15 - embark at the port, load bikes onto the boat, panniers must be detached.

08:30 - departure of the catamaran Canotier, OPTION breakfast served on board 9€.

09:45 - passing through the large lock at Bourg-lès-Valence.

11:30 am - passage through Beauchastel lock

12:15pm - arrival at La Voulte, disembarkation.

67 km of bucolic cycling await you on the Dolce Via cycle route between La Voulte and Lamastre. A 4 to 6-hour bike ride between Saturday afternoon and Sunday at 2.30pm.

A wide range of accommodation, including gîtes, campsites and bed & breakfasts, is available along the way - you can find out more at the Val'Eyrieux tourist office and on the Dolce Via website.



Sunday departure from Lamastre :
2:45pm - departure from Lamastre station: welcome and loading of bikes into the steam train's bike van.
3:15pm - departure of the Mastrou steam train for a 28-kilometer journey through the Gorges du Doux.
5:00 pm - arrival in St Jean de Muzols and unloading of bikes to reach the center of Tournon-sur-Rhône.

Restrictions & information :
Please arrive 15min before departure
Bike itineraries can be viewed on the Dolce Via website - Halte fluviale de La Voulte: NON PMR
Space on board is limited: Cargo bikes, extra-large bikes and tricycles, PLEASE CONSULT US BY PHONE - Maximum of 3 trailers on the boat - Panniers must be detached.
Children under 12 months REFUSED - No stilettos - Pets forbidden - Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes forbidden on board THINK TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS: see the tourist offices of La Voulte and Le Cheylar.
BIKE RENTAL: VAE from Tournon at TOURNON CYCLES 0986413700
TICKET CANCELLATION: reimbursed if 2 weeks before (- ticketing fees) - if less than 15 days medical certificate required.

Prices

The price includes the reservation for the cruise (bike spots included) and the reservation for the Ardèche tourist train (bike spots included).
The price does not include the rental or loan of bikes.
Adults 73e
Kids 51e

Opening

Saturday 19 April 2025 at 8.30 am.

Thursday 1st of May 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 3 May 2025 at 8.30 am.

Thursday 8 May 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 10 May 2025 at 8.30 am.

Thursday 29 May 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 31 May 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 7 June 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 14 June 2025 at 8.30 am.

Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 12 July 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 26 July 2025 at 8.30 am.

Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 16 August 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 30 August 2025 at 8.30 am.

Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 20 September 2025 at 8.30 am.

Saturday 27 September 2025 at 8.30 am.

Characteristics

Date

From 19 April to 27 September 2025

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

Payment methods

  •  Online payment
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