About
The historic railway offers train, steam or rail travel between the Ardèche and Haute-Loire.
Departures from Raucoules, Tence, Le Chambon/Lignon, St-Agrève.
France's highest steam train.
Theme trains are offered from time to time.
Spoken languages
- German
- English
- French
Opening date
From 01/09 to 31/10/2026 on Sunday to 5.30 pm. Closed from Monday to Saturday.
From 19/12 to 21/12/2026 on Monday to 5.30 pm. On Saturday to 5.30 pm. On Sunday to 5.30 pm. Closed .
Rates
Free entry for children under 4.
Group rate available for 15 people or more.
Means of payment
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Credit transfer
- Online payment
- Check
Services
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Free car park
- Parking nearby
- Pets welcome
- Tourist brochures
- Coach access
- Shop
Situation
Alert
🚲 Dolce Via – Roadworks in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas
From 19 to 30 October 2026, the RD120 road will be closed during the day (7:30 am–6:00 pm) at the bridge over the Saliouse.
⚠️ The local diversion will use part of the Dolce Via. Cyclists, please take extra care and follow the signs near the roadworks and while travelling along the diversion route.
The road will reopen every evening from 6:00 pm and at weekends.
🚲 Ardèche Marathon
⚠️ Exceptional closure of the Dolce Via
Between Le Cheylard and La Voulte-sur-Rhône
Sunday 25 October, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians due to the Ardèche Marathon.
