Rhône Cycle path
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World- famous Geneva is the starting point for your tour. The fountain in Lake Geneva salutes you and bids farewell as you leave Switzerland and embark on a cycling tour which could not be more varied.
Constantly accompanied by the river Rhône, you either cycle directly along the riverbank or sometimes the route takes you away for a while and leads you through charming villages, sunflower fields and vineyards. Once the mighty Mont Blanc disappears into the horizon, you dive deeper into the French ambience and you will be drawn into their ‚savoir-vivre’.
Follow the lifeline of the Rhône-Alpes region until Provence. Be accompanied by lush vineyards and fragrant orchards. This is an area, both rich in nature and culture. Splendid cathedrals and relicts from Roman times are testimony to an abundant era long gone. During your tour marvel at cultural treasures such as the large Roman theatre in Vienne, or the architecturally outstanding museum of the Confluences in Lyon. Just as contrasting can also be the culinary treasures. Frog legs or soft caramel ice cream? You can already see there will be something for everyone’s taste.
Route
Tour profile / level 1-2
Geneva-Lyon: On the first and third cycling day there are also a few longer climbs to master. All other stages are almost entirely flat and very easy to cycle. Except for short interruptions, the Rhône cycle path is well developed and a model of signposting and routing.
Lyon-Orange: The individual daily stages are almost entirely flat and very easy to cycle. For the most part, the Rhône cycle path is well developed and a model of signposting and routing.
Itinerary Geneva – Lyon
Day 1: Geneva
Individual arrival. Upon arrival in Geneva, you will check into your hotel and have the opportunity to explore this beautiful Swiss city, also known as the "Capital of Peace".
Day 2: Geneva – Seyssel, approx. 60 km
Your first cycle tour takes you from Switzerland to France along the Rhone. On the way you will discover the "Défilé de l’Écluse" and pass the first vineyards that stretch between the majestic Alps and valleys. This part of the journey is on slightly busier roads, but the rest of the week will be much quieter. Your first overnight stop will be in the picturesque town of Seyssel, idyllically situated on the banks of the river.
Day 3: Seyssel – Champagneux, approx. 58 km
You leave Seyssel and cycle between mountain ridges and plateaus along both banks of the Rhone. In Chanaz, also known as "La Petite Venise Savoyarde", you take a break. Continue to Culoz and Belley, where you will discover the rich cultural heritage of this region. Finally, you will reach the Champagneux region through breathtaking nature.
Day 4: Champagneux – Villebois, approx. 65 km
Today you drive through Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, where you should try the famous brioche chocolates! In Glandieu you can refresh yourself at the majestic waterfall. Then continue to Morestel, where you will explore the picturesque old town. Finally, you cycle along a green path of "La Vallée Bleue" to Villebois, your destination today.
Day 5: Villebois – Pérouges, approx. 54 km
Today’s stage takes you through the unspoilt countryside of Burgey above the Rhône. On your way in the morning you pass charming villages like Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey, Sault-Brénaz and the hidden jewel La Balme-les-Grottes with its impressive caves and picturesque centre. You will soon reach the hilltop medieval village of Pérouges, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Day 6: Pérouges – Lyon, approx. 46 km
The last day of cycling takes you through parks and past lakes in the Lyon area, finally ending along the Rhône in the city centre. Here there are many possibilities for leisure activities, from cultural visits to culinary experiences in typical restaurants of the region.
Day 7: Lyon
After breakfast individual departure or extension.
Itinerary Lyon – Orange
Day 1: Lyon
Arrive in the beautiful city of Lyon. You have many options for the rest of the day. Walk to the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière for a great view of the city, go shopping, visit a museum or check out the typical market in the Halles de Lyon. You can also reward your cycling soul with a delicious meal in a "petit bouchon", an authentic restaurant in the "French capital of gastronomy"!
Day 2: Lyon – Vienne, approx. 34 km
After lively Lyon, the route leads via the towns of Grigny and Givors to St-Romain-en-Gal, where the historical importance of navigation is more evident than elsewhere on the Rhône. The museums in St-Romain-en-Gal and Vienne give a good impression of the river’s rich history, from ancient times to the present.
Day 3: Vienne – Serrières, approx. 34 km
This remarkable cycling day offers a great variety of landscapes. From Vienne, the former capital of Roman Gaul, to the L’île au Beurre nature reserve, testimony to the wild side of the Rhône, to the steep wine terraces, including the famous Côte-Rôtie, and the first large orchards of the Rhône valley, this stage will delight all history, nature and gastronomy enthusiasts.
Day 4: Serrières – Valence, approx. 61 km
Today’s route takes you through steep vineyards and lush orchards. Starting in Lyon, you cycle southwards and enter the picturesque Ardèche, a charming department on the western Rhône. Along the river you will find orchards, market gardens and vineyards that produce fine Saint-Joseph wines. Stop for a break in Tournon-sur-Rhône, a town with a rich Gallo-Roman history.
Day 5: Valence – Montélimar, approx. 72 km
After a break at the river port of Valence, you return to the ViaRhôna along the western bank of the Rhône towards the Ardèche. You cycle through the region known for its caves, picturesque villages and historical sites. Your route takes you to Montélimar, famous for its nougat and charming old town.
Day 6: Montélimar – Bourg-Saint-Andéol, approx. 30 km
After leaving the beautiful town of Montélimar, you cycle along the tributaries of the Rhône and through historic towns: Viviers with its medieval flair, Bourg-Saint-Andéol with its treasures, including a rare sculpture of a Mithraic deity. Today, your short route is full of cultural treasures, especially religious ones, such as cathedrals, chapels and great ecclesiastical residences. Both history and nature lovers will get their money’s worth here.
Day 7: Bourg-Saint-Andéol – Orange, approx. 51 km
You cycle through impressive nature with the scents of Provence and through the charming village of Pont-Saint-Esprit. In the afternoon you reach the picturesque town of Orange. Of the numerous Roman buildings and monuments, parts of the city wall, the triumphal arch and the theatre (UNESCO cultural heritage) can still be seen, whose stage wall was described by the Sun King Louis XIV as the most beautiful wall in his country.
Day 8: Orange
Individual departure or extension
Leistungen
6/7 nights in booked category with shower/WC
Daily breakfast (1 dinner in Villebois)
Luggage transfer
Tourism taxes
Digital travel documents (surcharge for printed route book)
Cycling app (we recommend bringing a power bank and phone holder to ensure a smooth ride)
Service hotline
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Termine & Preise
Extras
Child discounts | |
on request | |
Bikes and equipment | |
7/21 speed Geneva - Lyon | 181 |
7/21 speed Lyon - Orange | 209 |
E-Bike Geneva - Lyon | 287 |
E-Bike Lyon - Orange | 262 |
Helmet | included |
Additional nights Geneva | |
Mon-Fri (dbl/sgl) | 171/317 |
Sat-Sun (dbl/sgl) | 132/232 |
Mon-Fri TWIN | 171 |
Sat-Sun TWIN | 132 |
Mon-Fri dbl with 3 beds | 127 |
Sat-Sun dbl with 3 beds | 100 |
Additional nights Lyon | |
Cat A | |
dbl/sgl | 127/228 |
TWIN | 127 |
dbl with 3 beds | 149 |
Cat B | |
dbl/sgl | 122/203 |
TWIN | 153 |
dbl with 3 beds | 113 |
Additional nights Orange | |
Cat A* | |
Season 1 (dbl/sgl) | 59/94 |
Season 1 TWIN | 59 |
Season 1 dbl with 3 beds | 52 |
Season 2 (DZ/EZ) | 69/102 |
Season 2 TWIN | 69 |
Season 2 dbl with 3 beds | 62 |
Cat B | |
dbl/sgl | 90/131 |
TWIN | 92 |
dbl with 3 beds | 70 |
*Seasons for Cat A extra nights in Orange
S1: 01.04.-31.05. + 01.09.-31.10.
S2: 01.06.-31.08.2025
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Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport:Geneva (GVA), Lyon (LYS), Marseille (MRS)
Geneva (GVA)
The airport is located at only 4 km from Geneva city centre. It takes only 6 minutes from/to Geneva city centre by train (every 12 minutes at rush hours). The airport railway station has direct access to the airport Check-in and Arrival levels. All trains stop at Geneva-Cornavin station (city
centre). You can either walk to the hotel (approx. 10 minutes) or take the bus n°8 in the directi on of OMS, bus stop Canonnière.
Lyon (LYS)
From the St. Exupéry airport, take the shuttle bus „Rhône Express“ (leaves every 15 minutes) to the main station Lyon Part-Dieu. Afterwards you can walk to your hotel.
Arrival by car
Public and paid parking available. Please refer to your travel documents for parking information.).
Arrival by train
Good connections per TGV to lyon and Geneva. Current train connections and prices you will find here
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