Rhone Cycle Path 10-day Self-guided Cycling Tour (Level 1) Lyon to Sete

Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Self-guided 10-day cycling tour from Lyon to Sete along the Rhone Cycle Path. The tour is described as Level 1, meaning the terrain is mostly flat and easy to cycle on, with a well-constructed and signed path. It includes 9 nights accommodation in 2*-4* hotels, daily breakfast, luggage transfer, route descriptions, detailed tour information, GPS tracks, App navigation, and rental bike insurance. The tour is rich in nature and culture, passing through areas with vineyards, orchards, Roman relics, and notable cultural sites like the Roman theatre in Vienne and the Museum of Confluences in Lyon. Culinary experiences such as frog legs and nougat from Montelimar are also highlighted. Accommodation is in 2*-4* hotels with breakfast included. Luggage transfer between hotels is provided. Detailed route descriptions, maps, tourist attractions, and important phone numbers are included, along with GPS tracks and app navigation. Rental bike insurance is also part of the package. The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Arrival dates are every Sunday from April to October, with no minimum number of participants required. Arrival and departure points include Lyon, Marseille, Nimes, and Montelimar airports. Chargeable parking is available in Q-Park for EUR 22.00/night. Train connections from Arles and Sete to Lyon are good. Options for rental bikes include touring bikes (119 EUR), 30-gear bikes (199 EUR), or E-bikes (329 EUR), which can be arranged by contacting the office. Car rental and travel insurance services are also offered.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Lyon

Arrival in Lyon

Day 2: Lyon - Saint Désirat/surrounding

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Lyon - Saint Désirat/surrounding

Day 3: Saint Désirat/surrounding – Valence

55 km 0 m

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Saint Désirat/surrounding – Valence

Day 4: Valence – Montélimar

65 km 0 m

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Valence – Montélimar

Day 5: Montélimar – Orange

68 km 0 m

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Montélimar – Orange

Day 6: Orange - Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Avignon

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Orange - Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Avignon

Day 7: Bourg St. Andéol - Orange

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Bourg St. Andéol - Orange

Day 8: Arles – Aigues Mortes

55 km 0 m

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Arles – Aigues Mortes

Day 9: Aigues Mortes – Sète

63 km 0 m

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Aigues Mortes – Sète

Day 10: Departure or extension

Departure or extension

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Rhone-Alpes

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