I was wondering if anyone could provide some feedback on our trip itinerary scheduled for this July. Most of our trip is already reserved, but if anyone has been to these places and could provide some insight/feedback I would be interested in hearing it.
We are both avid cyclists and hikers with lots of experience doing both. We are not interested in museums or over tourist-ed areas. We like to go and participate on whatever activity I plan then have good meal (either picnic or restaurant or pizza), enjoy the scenery and just being over there. This is a 3.5 week long trip, which is the longest we've ever been away. (it seems like such a long time) and we will be renting a car. Onto the trip...
Arrive Lyon (somewhat late in the afternoon)
Spend a full day in Lyon
Pick up rental car, drive to Viason La Romain (3~ hrs)
We then spend a week in Viason La Romain at a Gite
Drive to Gorges Du Tarn (4 hrs)
We spend four days in Gorges Du Tarn at a hotel. Why here? Looks amazing.
Drive to Murat Cantal France (2 hrs)
We spend three days in Murat. Why here Murat? Central to a lot of hiking and the hotel has excellent reviews, on the way to Correze.
Drive to Correze, (2hrs) staying in a small town about 20 mins from Brive-la-Gaillarde
We spend 3 days here. Why here? Close to the Dordogne, but less busy overall? Hotel has excellent reviews. Again access to a lot of mapped hikes and bike rides provided by the tourist office.
Drive to small town East of Lyon (4 hrs)
We spend 3 days here. Why here? Close to Lyon for return flight (45 mins drive). Surprisingly many opportunities for walking and biking. We stay in a comfortable Gite here
Drive to Lyon in late afternoon (45 mins) or earlier if we want more time in Lyon
Return the car, overnight at the same hotel Lyon we started at. We spend an additional night here (2 total) before returning home at a reasonable hour the next day.
Thanks