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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Tournon-Sur-Rhône
Désaignes

La Dolce Via – Nonières Tunnel loop from L'Hermet

Hard

5.0

(1)

26

riders

La Dolce Via – Nonières Tunnel loop from L'Hermet

04:26

58.9km

1,080m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.26 km

Medieval Gate of Désaignes

Highlight • Historical Site

Located on the old trading route which linked the Rhône valley to the Ardèche mountains, the village of Désaignes is one of these Small Cities of Character. This medieval village …

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11.2 km

Retourtour swimming area

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The small swimming lake in the village of Retourtour is there thanks to the minimal damming of the Doux river. Even a small pebble / sand beach was created - …

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12.8 km

Trail along the Sumène

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This path runs along the Sumène, a small river that can sometimes be glimpsed among the trees. This section alternates shaded parts with segments in full sun, just to vary the pleasures!

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27.1 km

La Dolce Via

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Beautiful scenery and views from the old railway line.
Unfortunately, car traffic is also possible on the non-asphalted sections.
The asphalt is partly old and bad, the non-asphalted sections are difficult to drive with luggage.

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31.1 km

Le Cheylard train station

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A small station for repairing and charging bicycles - with shady seating - near a small cafe/restaurant about 50m

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31.3 km

La Dolce Via

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Beautiful area with paved and gravel paths along the water.

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34.6 km

Lac des Collanges

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Collanges Lake is a 48-hectare artificial lake (which also serves as a water control dam for the Eyrieux Valley). Swimming is prohibited, but fishing is permitted (category 2). For swimming, …

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40.0 km

Nonières Tunnel

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The great thing about old railway tunnels on a cycle route: They often save you a tedious road over a pass. Although you sometimes lose a bit of a good …

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58.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

17.5 km

11.8 km

8.85 km

139 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

12.8 km

10.6 km

7.61 km

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Tuesday 14 July

30°C

18°C

55 %

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