Coming to Viviers from the cycle route ViaRhôna
Viviers, a stopover on the ViaRhôna in Ardèche
Located on the banks of the Rhône River, Viviers is a must-see in southern Ardèche, for any cyclist descending or ascending the ViaRhôna.
With its historic center labelled as a French “remarkable heritage site“, its small bucolic marina and its view of the majestic Donzère gorge, Viviers will seduce you!
But the former capital of “Vivarais” is also the gateway to unmissable tourist attractions in Drôme and Ardèche, such as :
- The Ardèche Gorges, a natural canyon over 30 km long with breathtaking viewpoints and coves for swimming in the river Ardèche, the famous “Pont d’Arc” and picturesque villages alongside the river : Balazuc, Voguë and Labeaume. The Ardèche Gorges are at a 30 mn drive from Viviers.
- Saint-Montan, a magnificent medieval village with a castle entirely rebuilt by volunteers. At a 10 mn drive.
- Drôme Provençale and its charming villages surrounded by lavender fields during summer : Grignan and La Garde-Adhémar, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France. Grognan is at a 25 mn drive drom Viviers.
The ViaRhôna also passes through Rochemaure and its suspended footbridge, north of Viviers.
our special services for cyclists
Hostellerie Charles de Foucauld, a two-star hotel in Viviers, Ardèche, was awarded with the french “Accueil Vélo” label (Cyclists Welcome), based on a range of quality criteria established by the Ardèche Tourism Development Agency:
– Proximity to the ViaRhôna cycle route (less than 5 km)
– Services and facilities available to cyclists: bike repairing equipment, electric bike charging kit, secure bike parking/shelter, breakfast adapted for bicycle tourists, etc.
This label will allow you to enjoy a quality stay at our establishment and discover Ardèche through an environmentally friendly means of transport.
Getting to the hotel from ViaRhôna route
From the ViaRhôna, cross the Viviers bridge over the Rhône. Follow the Rhône towards the port, then turn left onto “CR du Creux”, towards Viviers town centre. Hostellerie Charles de Foucauld is located at 1 Place Riquet.
Equipment and services for cyclists available at the hotel
Our hotel is particularly suitable for those using eco-friendly mobility and looking for simple accommodations easily accessible from the ViaRhôna.
Here are the services and amenities offered as part of our Accueil Vélo label :