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Ride of a lifetime, discover some of France's best motorcycle routes. Enjoy authentic cuisine, experience the best rides, amazing places and top accomodation. Motorcycle Rental. Guided and Self Guided.
Ardèche, Drôme and Vercors in 3 days
Our express road trip to discover the best of our 3 regions
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3/5
3 days
Next departure on request
Week-end in Ardèche
In depth discovery of Ardeche in a week-endÂ
Level 2/5
2 days
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the assault of Vercors
2 days to ride in the most beautiful roads in France
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4/5
2 days
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the small tour... (in Monkey 125cc)
Slow tourisme on a motorcylce, a fun way to discover Valence surroundings in a day or half a day
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1/5
1 day
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Commemoration Vercors 1944
During this commemoration trip, we will ride, fly and crawlÂ
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1/5
1 day
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Wine and motorcycle
Oenological trip in Provence and Ardeche, a wonderful tour to discover our wines and mealsÂ
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1/5
1 day
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discover Ardèche, Drôme and Vercors by motorcycle
Arèche : a perfect region for motorcycles
Everything is there for your pleasure: beautiful roads, vertiginous gorges and passes, a culture and gastronomy specific to the region and numerous and varied tourist sites
Divided between the Green Ardèche in the north and the warm and sunny southern Ardèche. No sign delimits these two Ardèches, but there is a natural border. Indeed: the culture, the gastronomy, the vegetation, the accents change as we advance in the department. Greenery, streams and cicadas, the south rubs shoulders with the green Massif Central.
Up north : dive into nature
Indeed, the high vivarais is also called the green Ardèche with its pine forests and chestnut farms. A little higher: the regional natural park of the Ardèche mountains. Land of altitude with volcanic rocks, here the vegetation is scarce and the temperatures lower. Its summit is the Mont Gerbier de Jonc (1551m) which is at the source of the river Loire.
There is no other way than down. Lost villages dot this mountainous territory, and the famous French singer and poet Jean Ferrat had found “in this land of wind, broom, heather” his haven of peace in the small village Antraigues sur Volane.
We continue our descent. We quickly find ourselves in Privas, a center of the exploitation of the “breadfruit tree” which provides its chestnuts then transformed into flour, candied chestnuts and chestnut creams. Considered as the gateway to the South by the ArdĂ©chois, Privas is also a former stronghold of Protestantism.
In the South: sun and scrubland
The lower Vivarais and southern Ardèche are a dazzling region under the warm light of the south. Here, the holm oaks shade the scrubland and the villages are built over the rivers. Crossed by the Ardèche river which has dug the famous gorges over time, this region offers us magnificent panoramas dotted with small villages of character. Balazuc, VogĂĽĂ©, Vallon Pont d’Arc, so many rare pearls that have made the reputation of the Ardèche.
DrĂ´me : a painting of a thousand shades
Between the colors of Provence, the vertiginous heights of Vercors and in between, the Diois country, DrĂ´me is a rich and diversified region.
Ideally placed between our 2 regions, Valence is the starting point for our road trips. Often recognized as a stage on the most important road axis in Europe, it should be noted that Valencia is actually much more than that. 2 hours from Paris by train and on the N7 and A7 highways, the DrĂ´me capital is easily accessible. Its pedestrian city center is beautifully highlighted and deserves a closer look. You can stroll through its streets and admire the Saint Apollinaire cathedral, the Pendant (one of the first historical monuments in France) or the Maison des TĂŞtes (House of Heads : former private mansion). For lovers of high gastronomy, the Maison Pic 3 stars in the Michelin guide is the best restaurant of the region.
Provence
The Drôme valley and the south of Montélimar offer a large variety of landscapes and colors. The yellow of the sunflowers, the purple of the lavenders passing by the blue of the sky and in the background the mountains and quiet villages, here is a beautiful picture! In the middle of the lavender fields is the small village of Grignan. It is famous for the charm of its castle and for the love that the romantic Marquise de Sévigné had for it. In the distance we can see the Baronnies natural park, a mid-mountain region straddling the Drôme and the Hautes Alpes. Dotted with lavender and olive trees as well as a few small perched villages, this region inspires peace and quiet.
Diois valley
Between Vercors and Provence, the Diois valley has made its nest in the bed of the river which gives its name to the region: the river DrĂ´me. At the entrance to the valley is Crest (pronounced crĂ©), guardian of the gates of Diois. Its 52m high keep is the highest in France. It bears witness to his warlike past. Further on, the small village of Saillans faces the majestic Trois Becs: a rocky peak overlooking the valley. Let’s go up the river to approach Die and its famous Clairette: a naturally sparkling wine. This sparkling and sweet wine is highly enjoyed after a day of motorcycling. Surrounded by cliffs, Die and its surroundings offer us a magnificent panorama. Here life is sweet and without surprises, the traveler is certainly welcomed simply, but always with a smile and with good a good meal.
Vercors : a natural fortress
Natural barrier and high place of resistance during WW2, Vercors is spectacular and its access is not easy but the intrepid traveler is never disappointed by the spectacle offered to him
First of all, the Vercors is a pre-Alpes mountain range, beteween Drôme and Isère. Rising like a barrier of white cliffs, it can seem intimidating and it is : this impregnable fortress remained isolated for centuries until the opening of roads, dug into the mountain in the 19th century. These bold and stubborn pioneers had to use pickaxes and dynamites to dig tunnels through the mountain. They created spectacular roads, on the side of cliffs.
A huge area of ​​natural beauty, the fauna and flora are very diverse and its limestone rock offers a magnificent picture when it takes on the colors of the setting sun. Moreover, during heavy rains, waterfalls are born here and there, offering an ephemeral spectacle to the privileged. It is also an opportunity to learn more about the tragic events of Vassieux en Vercors in 1944 which saw the massacre of the population and the maquisards by the nazis.
Landscapes and patrimony
The Vertacomicorians are very attached to their heritage. They are keen to share this macabre chapter of their history. Vassieux was also named a martyr village following this event.
To conclude, you will have understood that the Vercors has to be earned. But when conquered, the latter is not stingy with vertiginous and spectacular landscapes.
Every January we organize a road trip to Lans en Vercors to attend the E-TrophĂ©e Andros and AMV cup: the biggest ice race in the world. For more details on our road trip Les GivrĂ©s ! it’s this way.
Why l'Esprit M ?
We have carefully planned and selected our motorcycle tours in Europe in order to provide you with the best possible riding experience, together with cultural sights, beautiful natural scenery, tasty local specialties and the highest quality of accommodation. Our guided motorcycle tours can be tailored and customized for your group or set as well as self guided tours.
For a few days, live an unforgettable experience, surrounded by a team of motorcycle enthusiasts entirely dedicated to the smooth running of your road trip. When a break is needed, sometimes you need a change of scenery.
That is l’Esprit M.