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

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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."
when the ticket is booked, you will have access to a reservation for transport by boat + access to a reservation for transport by 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 2 May 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 16 May 2026 from 8.30 am.

Sunday 24 May 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 6 June 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 13 June 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 11 July 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 25 July 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 8 August 2026 from 8.30 am.

Wednesday 12 August 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 22 August 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 12 September 2026 from 8.30 am.

Saturday 26 September 2026 from 8.30 am.

Characteristics

Sleeps

Groups size: maximum 40 people

Duration

The activity takes place on 2 days

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Payment methods

  •  Cash
  •  Credit transfer
  •  Online payment
  •  Check

Services

  •   Booking obligatory

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