The route with Focus Motorcycling is a very interesting and varied ride. Fantastic views, nature, mountains, and rivers. Most of the roads are very quiet.
(Avoid the Millau region on the last Saturday in September, read below; under “Millau”)

This route begins in Montélimar, a very central location with motorway access. It ends in Millau, home to the gigantic and imposing Millau motorway viaduct.

---"Millau Viaduct"---
Construction of this bridge began in 2001. It cost 400 million euros. It is 2,460 meters long and, at its highest point, 270 meters above ground. The rest area houses an information center about the bridge's construction and a sales pavilion. These buildings are also accessible from the main road.

The starting point is near Montélimar in Châeauneuf-du-Rhone. I chose this starting point for the following reasons: It's not directly in the center, but still easily accessible from the highway. It has a gas station and a shop, so you can stock up on drinks and provisions here. We mostly ride on smaller roads, as we don't always have the opportunity to buy things.
I chose the end point on the elevated northern edge of Millau. There are several hotels and restaurants here, as well as shops and gas stations.

Let's start our journey.
With a full tank and stocked up on drinks, we leave Châeauneuf-du-Rhone heading south toward Pierrelatte. Here, we turn left and drive almost exclusively on departmental roads.

We soon reach the first highlight: the Pont d'Arc. We still have about 300 meters to walk to get there. This short walk relieves us from sitting for so long. I highly recommend it so you can photograph the Pont d'Arc. Right from the parking lot, we have a very, very beautiful view of the Ardéche and can see far into the distance.

--"Pont d'Arc"---
This is a geological rarity. This arch was formed by the Ardéche River, which "bored" through this rock. It is at least 500,000 years old, 54 meters high, and 60 meters wide.


We now continue towards Vallon Pont d'Arc. Here, you could already visit a prehistoric cave. This visit is not included in the itinerary, but it is certainly worth a visit. To get there, turn right just before Vallon Pont d'Arc and follow the sign for "Grotte Chauvet" for 6 kilometers.

We continue towards Vagans, where we turn right (onto the D255 and the other roads D202, D251, D216, D52, D256B, D156, and D17). We continue along narrow roads towards Peyremale. We now follow the Ardèche River again, but unfortunately we can only see it occasionally, as trees block the view. We continue along the D29, D906, D52, and D276. Enjoy the winding roads to Sainte-Cecile-d'Andorge.

Also located here is the TAC – "Train de l'Andorge en Cévennes Francéson." This is an open-top miniature train that you can ride on. To learn more, please visit the website. Search for "Tacletrain" in the search engine.

Continue along the N107 to Florac, where you can stop for a bite to eat at one of the restaurants. If necessary, you can also refuel.

We then continue on the D907 and D906 to Meyrueis, enjoying the winding roads. Shortly afterward, we leave this road and take the D139 to the Darglian Cave, where we visit it.

--"Grotte de Darglian" --
UNESCO World Heritage Site. An underground labyrinth. Discovered by Edouard Alfred Martel in 1888, it was opened to the public in 1890. It is impressive in its size and colorful accents.

--"Millau"—
The 100-kilometer race has been held on the last Saturday in September since 1972. I recommend you avoid traveling in the Millau region on this date. (I speak from personal experience. Long wait times, long detours.)

Afterwards, we'll head to Millau, where we'll first drive to the viaduct. Here, we'll have the opportunity to visit the museum dedicated to the viaduct's construction. Afterwards, we'll drive to the northern part of Millau, where we'll check into a hotel to reflect on the beautiful day and let the day come to a close.