l'Ardéchoise

The Cyclosportive event l'Ardéchoise groups the largest number of Cyclo's in Europe, which are having place in a mountainous setting. The event can count on an average of 14.000 participants, either sportive, recreative, younger or older, disabled, ... you just have to be a cycling enthousiast, and there is a large choice of courses from 1 upto 4 days.

L'Ardéchoise take annually place around mid June. The 25th edition will take place from Wednesday, June 15th till Saturday, June 18th, 2016.

Place to be is the Ardèche, a French department located in the Massif Central, on the west banks of the Rhone. Hence, mountainous courses are assured. The routes of l'Ardéchoise run through more than 160 villages, for whom the event is an annual highlight.



You can opt between the following formulas :

The Cyclosportif :

You'll get the entire assistance on Saturday, and you're included in the rankings : your times and ranking will be communicated and published.

Courses :
- Les Boutières : 125km - 2.400m Altimeters - 5 Climbs
- La Volcanique : 176km - 3.210m Altimeters - 8 Climbs
- L'Ardéchoise : 220km - 4.270m Altimeters - 10 Climbs
- Les Sucs : 234km - 4.310m Altimeters - 13 Climbs
- l'Ardéchoise vélo Marathon - 278km - 5.370m Altimeters - 16 Climbs

The Cyclotouriste :

You'll get the full support on Saturday. Your times will be communicated, yet nog publshed.

Courses :
- Le Doux : 85km - 1.525m Altimeters - 2 Climbs
- Les Boutières : 125km - 2.400m Altimeters - 5 Climbs
- La Volcanique : 176km - 3.210m Altimeters - 8 Climbs
- L'Ardéchoise : 220km - 4.270m Altimeters - 10 Climbs
- Les Sucs : 234km - 4.310m Altimeters - 13 Climbs
- l'Ardéchoise Vélo Marathon - 278km - 5.370m Altimeters - 16 Climbs

The Cyclo Rando :

You have the choice to to the entire route in 1 day, or in 2, 3 or 4 days completely autonomously, while staying on the stipulated course. You'll get the course validation, without time registration. If you choose to do it in 1 day (Saturday), you'll get the full support.

- Randonnée 1 day – on Wednesday – L’Ardèche Verte
You can do this course as such, or add it to your itinerary (1, 2 , 3 or 4 days). You'll pass along a myriad of villages in the Northern Ardèche and Drôme.

- Randonnée 2 - 4 days - The organisation can propose overnight stay (based on half board) and luggage transportation. See also beneath. You can start either on Wednesday, Thusday or Friday morning. You can choose one of the proposed courses and arrive together with the Grand Peloton d'Europe on Saturday.

Courses :
- Les Boutières : 125km - 2.400m Altimeters - 5 Climbs
- La Volcanique : 176km - 3.210m Altimeters - 8 Climbs
- L'Ardéchoise : 220km - 4.270m Altimeters - 10 Climbs
- Les Sucs : 234km - 4.310m Altimeters - 13 Climbs
- l'Ardéchoise vélo Marathon - 278km - 5.370m Altimeters - 16 Climbs
- Les Hautes Terres : 346km - 6.540m Altimeters - 21 Climbs
- Le Tanargue : 386km - 7.440m Altimeters - 25 Climbs
- La Montagne Ardéchoise - 451km - 8.580m Altimeters - 29 Climbs
- La Chataigne - Montagne Ardéchoise - 573km - 10.815m Altimeters - 35 Climbs
- Les Gorges - Montagne Ardéchoise - 604km - 10.520m Altimeters - 33 Climbs
- La Méridionale - Montagne Ardéchoise - 621km - 10.800m Altimeters - 32 Climbs
- L'Ardèche verte - Valloire - 160km - 2.506m Altimeters - 7 Climbs

Cyclo Jeune :

- La Petite ADJ : on Wednesday, June 17th, 29km - for participants between 8 and 16 years
- La Grande ADJ : on Wednesday, June 17th, 50km - for participants between 8 and 16 years
- Le Doux : on Saturday, June 20th, 85km - 1.525m Altimeters - 2 Climbs - from 16 years on - parental approval necessary
- Les Boutières : on Saturday, June 20th, 125km - 2.400m Altimeters - 5 Climbs - from 17 years on - parental approval necessary

Until 18 years, you'll need the parents' consent, from 18 years on, the courses are accessible for everybody.

Cyclo Santé :

Each formula (cyclosportifs, touristes, randonneurs) is open for disabled people. They can choose between the modified courses, which they can ride during 1 day, at a special rate

Check also the bike friendly B&B's in the neighbourhood :
We can recommend you the following bike friendly B&B's :
La Souleiado - Ucel
La Manufacture - Antraigues sur Volane
Au Brin de Blé - Bessèges
L'Ancien Mas Bouzige - Allègre les Fumades