Drôme and Ardèche - on both sides of the Rhône
From Valence to Bourg St. Andeol


Published: 17.05.2026
The mountains become lower and recede, making way for the ever-widening Rhone.
On the right and left, old fortresses and castles line the route.
For almost the entire day, I have a view of Mont Ventoux, the highest mountain in the area, to my left along the route.
For the last 12 kilometers, I take the country road to Tarascon to avoid an additional 15 kilometers due to the bends of the Rhone.
Now I have to wait for the hotel reception to open at 6:30 PM; continuous opening hours are uncommon in rural areas of France, not just in restaurants.
Km/Day 97.86
Total Km 1,223.63
