Going up the beautiful valley of the river Rhône, one reaches Bagnols-sur-Cèze where we leave the Rhône and arrive at the foothills of the Cevennes. The Cevennes feature many stunningly wild landscapes in which the Ardèche-Canyon is certainly the highlight. In 1994 researchers found the oldest cave in the world, at the bottom of this amazing canyon. The prehistoric Chauvet-Cave is over 31,000 years old and approximately 420 paintings and engravings have been found. Unfortunately,
the cave is not open to public. The local authorities are, however, currently building a copy of the cave, which will be opened in a few years.
This tour feature breathtaking landscapes and highly interesting culture and history, but also have we found the most classy and stylish properties and hotels in the region. And the restaurants on the tour serve real treats ranging from regional specialities to the haute cuisine.

Day 1: Arrival in Avignon. Dine and relax at the hotel and its swimming pool.

Day 2: Avignon – Bagnols-sur-Cèze (approx 22 miles)
Welcome meeting at 9:30am at the hotel reception. Cycle over the biggest island in the Rhône
through flourishing orchards to Roquemaure and continuing through the Rhône valley to Bagnols-sur-
Cèze.

Day 3: Bagnols-sur-Cèze – Vallon-Pont-d’Arc (approx. 28 miles)
Crossing the amazing landscapes south of the Ardèche-Canyon to Vallon-Pont-d’Arc located at the
outset of the Canyon where the river Ardèche runs through a natural rock arch (see picture).

Day 4: Vallon-Pont-d’Arc – Joyeuse - Vallon-Pont-d’Arc (approx. 34 miles)
Either: a round trip will lead you through the foothills of the Cevennes featuring several magnificent
villages such as Joyeuse. Or: discover the Ardèche Canyon with a canoe; supplement: 22,00 / 35,00
(1 ½ hours / 1 day).
Day 5: Vallon-Pont-d’Arc – Ardèche-Canyon – Pont-Saint-Esprit (approx. 31 miles)
This day will be the highlight of the tour since you will cycle through the entire Ardèche Canyon. This
days is the morst sporty day with some longer climbings (and descents!).

Day 6 : Pont-Saint-Esprit – Avignon (approx. 28 miles)

Through the Rhône Valley back to the start hotel.

Day 7: Departure or extra nights in Avignon.