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Sports & Nature

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Mother Nature on your doorstep!

There are endless possibilities when it comes to activities in the Drôme due to the fact you are surrounded by mountains and water (Vercors and the hills of the Ardèche, the Rhône and Isère rivers). This is especially the case for Valence and the surrounding area which is ideal for a sporty outdoor holiday!

The lush green environment is the perfect place for a family bike ride or mountain biking for the more daring, nature walks with younger family members and hiking expeditions for more experienced walkers, outdoor activities such as rock climbing, paragliding, paddle-boarding or water-skiing! The possibilities are endless!

Enjoy the superb natural environment here!

Valence Romans, the unspoilt destination for major sporting events

 

The countdown has begun to the Paris Olympic Games*! This year, France is hosting the Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August and the Paralympic Games from 26 August to 8 September. This massive sporting occasion is sure to be a time of excitement, celebration and coming together. Want to get up close to the sporting action far from the madding crowd, in stunning natural surroundings? Valence Romans is the perfect unspoilt destination to experience the 2024 Olympic Games. So what’s happening in Drôme over the Olympics? Where can you stay? Where should you dine? What can you see and do while the Games are going on? If you like sports and love the Olympics, here’s why you should come to Valence Romans during the 2024 Olympic Games.

 

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Our Sports & Nature activities

Find out about all the sports & nature activities available in our beautiful region, including cycle paths and mountain biking trails, hiking trails for all levels, walks through the parks and gardens and other outdoor activities.