Ardèche & Loire FAMTRIP program / GREEN FRANCE 2016 October 14th, 15th and 16th

Friday, October 14th 2016

12 :00 : Arrival in Lyon. Transfert to Ardèche.

15: 00 Departure for Vélorail discovery and wild gorges of the Doux www.velorailardeche.fr This valley is also covered by the Ardeche steam train, which also offers bicycle transportation possibility for those who want to reach the Dolce Via to ride along the valley of Eyrieux (old railway track). www.trainardeche.fr Any offer of Ardeche Cycling: www.ardeche-a-velo.com La Dolce Via: http://www.ardeche-guide.com/la-dolce

Dinner and overnight stay in cottages labeled “Accueil Vélo”.

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Saturday, October 15th 2016

10-15 km e-bike (mountain bike with electric assistance) tour: discovery of part of the new “Grande Traversée de l’Ardèche” (Ardeche Crossing), 1 100m above sea level. http://www.ardeche-guide.com/la-grande- traversee-de-l-ardeche-vtt

Lunch.

Transfer to Loire. (2h-transfer to reach Usson-en-Forez.)

Discover the cottages of Haut Forez USSON-EN-FOREZ: Natural atmosphere in this residential leisure park that offers rental cottages, gypsy caravans, exclusively eco built shacks using eco building materials and natural insulation.

Continue to Cordelle, Domaine des Grands Cedres, http://www.domaine-des-grands-cedres.fr/fr It is a magical place, full of calm and serenity. A magical panorama over the Monts de la Madeleine and the meanders of the Loire. You will experience an unforgettable stay at "The cabins of Mary" in the suites and rooms of the Castle Bed and Breakfast...

Presentation of the Estate. Dinner and overnight stay.

Distance from Usson-en-Forez to Cordelle : 100 km including 30 on the highway

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Sunday, October 16th 2016

Transfer to the leisure and rowing base of the Loire in Cordelle that offers discovery activities for everyone (individuals, family or groups) around the rowing: initiation, ride on the Loire, courses and training. http://www.baseavironloire.com Site presentation and rowing practice.

Lunch in a typical village (labeled “Village de Caractère”) of the Côte Roannaise, and digestive walk in the village.

4:00 p.m. Departure to Clermont-Ferrand

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