Mountain Bike Trails in the ArdècheDeparting from the campsite

The Ardèche is a dynamic playground for mountain bikers of all levels, from beginners seeking thrills to highly experienced riders.
This region offers diverse landscapes and breathtaking elevation changes that challenge every cyclist. Whether you are cycling on a mountainside, traversing a high ridge, or riding along a stream or river, you’ll experience a truly exhilarating adventure that will become an unforgettable memory of your discovery of the Ardèche!

Our 4-star campsite in the Ardèche, near Joyeuse, is the ideal base for numerous mountain bike trails, allowing you to immediately hit the pedals and set off on an adventure.

Ready? Here are a few trails to try!

From Camping Arleblanc, hop on your mountain bike and follow the riverside path. Continue to Gadret and then take the rocky uphill path towards Linsolas, then Le Trible, and finally Le Recatadou.

Stop along the way to admire the breathtaking scenery of the Gorges du Beaume, then continue towards Faveyrolle, Piepas, and Le Trible, before reaching the charming village of Chiapas.

From the Arleblanc campsite in the Ardèche, head towards Rosières and turn right towards Vernon, just before the Rosières bridge.

Upon arrival in Chamandres, head towards the Pont de l’Ile, cross it, and follow the signs for Ribes. The route passes through Le Gelly, Prades, Stribes, Le Coquou, Charandon, Vian, Charaix, Le Coquou, Stribes, Croix de Souris, Le Serre, and back to Le Gelly.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy the scenery of the Cévennes foothills, chestnut groves, and panoramic views of the southern Ardèche.

A labyrinth of paths and trails winds through the ancient forests.

This is a very pleasant mountain bike route in the Ardèche. The trails often offer technical sections in the shade of lichens clinging to box trees, in the darkness of a deep gorge where the sun’s rays barely penetrate even in broad daylight.

These often secluded trails explore the heart of the Gras region, as well as the vast garrigue of dry grasslands bordering it on either side, with magnificent views of the Gorges de la Beaume and the foothills of the Cévennes.

Because the limestone slabs are very slippery in wet weather, it’s best to choose a dry day to explore these ancient forests.

From Camping Arleblanc, cross the river to reach the hamlet of Garel. Follow La Poste to reach Tourneuse, Lauzette, Les Bouchards, Les Sabalettes, Bourbouillet, Saint Alban, Les Bouchets, Chavetourte, Chantressac, Tourneuse.