The "Bleu-Vert-Vapeur" loop on the Dolce Via with boat and steam train – La Compagnie des Canotiers

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.

10h/11h – A short ride through Lamastre to stock up on food and drink on the way, then hop 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.
10:15 am – Departure of the steam train.
11am – Comfort stop at Boucieu-Le-Roi station (refreshment area, toilets).
12pm – Arrival in Lamastre with locomotive turnaround animation.
In the afternoon, discover the town and its ruins, its old village, its arboretum,… and make plenty of memories.

Equipments / Services

We speak : French

Opening / Rates

Opening

Sunday 24 May 2026.

Saturday 6 June 2026.

Saturday 13 June 2026.

Saturday 11 July 2026.

Saturday 25 July 2026.

Saturday 8 August 2026.

Wednesday 12 August 2026.

Saturday 22 August 2026.

Saturday 12 September 2026.

Saturday 26 September 2026.

Rates

Adult: 75 €
Child (4-13 years): 35 to 53 €
Concession: 85 €.

From 75 € / adult

Address

22 avenue Boissy d'Anglas
07270 Lamastre

My route via Google Maps
  • Website

Did you find this content useful?