Passa Païs Cyclists & Randonneurs Welcome
A natural stopover in Ardouane, at the heart of the Voie Verte
A Perfect Stop on the 80 km Passa Païs Greenway
The Voie Verte Passa Païs (V84) is one of France's most beautiful greenways — an 80-kilometre cycling and walking route crossing the Hérault and Tarn, linking the Mediterranean foothills to the Monts de Lacaune. Ardouane sits directly on the route, in the quiet valley of the Jaur.
For Cyclists
- • Safe place to store bikes (inside or locked by arrangement)
- • Cold water & outdoor bathroom (summer)
- • Fully equipped kitchen for real meals
- • Shops & supplies in Riols (3 km)
- • Cool rooms for summer recovery
- • Back onto the Passa Païs in 2–3 minutes
- • Tools and pump available on request
For Randonneurs
- • Sentier des Légendes (via Langlade)
- • Sentier des Mille Marches (toward Lac de Vésole)
- • Trails into the Gorges du Bureau
- • Caroux and Espinouse circuits
- • Forest loops around Riols and Prémian
- • Gentle Passa Païs walking route (no cars)
Where to Stay
Bebop Studio
Perfect for solo travellers, couples, or bikepackers wanting peace, comfort, and a luxurious shower. Independent, atmospheric, private.
l'Atelier Éclectique / La Funky Barn
Accommodates multiple travellers on different rhythms. Ideal for cycling groups of 3–6 people, or hikers walking together with gear.
Rewind Garden – Wild Tipi Retreat
Two tipi terraces, outdoor kitchen, outdoor bathroom, river sounds, full shade under trees. A magical overnight for nature purists.
Distances from Ardouane
What Makes Ardouane Special?
This section of the valley is uniquely fresh in summer, protected by mountains, and quiet. It's dark at night (perfect for stars), full of crickets, birds, butterflies, and the murmur of the Bureau stream. Unlike busier stops on the Passa Païs, Ardouane remains a lived, small hamlet with soul and silence.
This section runs through dense forests, ancient stone walls, open meadows, with views towards the Caroux. It is one of the shaded and freshest stretches of the entire greenway.
Book Your Stopover
We welcome solo walkers, bikepacking couples, cycling groups, families, and travellers moving along the greenway. We adapt the accommodation to your needs.
The Passa Païs is part of the wider La Véloccitanie network connecting the Mediterranean to inland Occitanie