Via Rhôna: Cycling Geneva to Orange

Duration
13 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

The Via Rhôna is one of France’s most exciting and varied cycling routes, following the Rhône River from Lake Geneva in Switzerland to France’s Mediterranean coast, covering over 815km. This section, cycling from Geneva to Orange over 13 days, takes you to the likes of Saint-Romain-en-Gal’s Roman archaeological site, the ancient hilltop town of Montélimar and through vineyards of the Ardèche. As well as to the lively and artistic city of Lyon. Stay in a mix of ​​small, locally-owned hotels with luggage transfers. E-bikes are also available.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Geneva

Arrival in Geneva

Day 2: Geneva - Seyssel (or train option)

60 km 654 m

D1

Geneva - Seyssel (or train option)

Day 3: Seyssel - Champagneux

55 km 280 m

D1

Seyssel - Champagneux

Day 4: Champagneux - Villebois

67 km 385 m

D2

Champagneux - Villebois

Day 5: Villebois - Pérouges

56 km 315 m

D1

Villebois - Pérouges

Day 6: Pérouges - Lyon

46 km 240 m

D1

Pérouges - Lyon

Day 7: Lyon - Vienne (or train option)

33 km 330 m

D1

Lyon - Vienne (or train option)

Day 8: Vienne - Serrières

33 km 255 m

D1

Vienne - Serrières

Day 9: Serrières - Valence

61 km 438 m

D1

Serrières - Valence

Day 8: Vienne - Serrières

33 km 255 m

D1

Vienne - Serrières

Day 10: Valence - Montélimar

70 km 460 m

D2

Valence - Montélimar

Day 11: Montélimar - Bourg-Saint-Andéol

28 km 205 m

D1

Montélimar - Bourg-Saint-Andéol

Day 12: Bourg-Saint-Andéol - Orange

50 km 304 m

D1

Bourg-Saint-Andéol - Orange

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

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