Self guided cycling short break in Switzerland and France

by Responsible Travel
Region
Lake Geneva
Duration
3 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Self guided cycling short break in Switzerland and France. Three days of leisurely cycling around Lake Geneva and Yvoire featuring the best bits of life in the mountain foothills on both the Swiss and French sides of the border. Includes cycling through Lake Geneva vineyards of La Côte, flat and leisurely terrain, city of Geneva loop, day around Yvoire, French villages including Massongy, Ballaison and Gy, Lower Chablais valley of the Rhône-Alpes, and Garden of Five Senses with views of the Jura Mountains. The tour averages 40kms per day. Includes 2 nights' in a 3-star hotel of charm with breakfast, 1 dinner, luggage transfers, briefing, GPS & info, and assistance if needed. Hybrid, racing, gravel and e-bike rentals available. Ferry not included. Cycling in Switzerland around Lake Geneva, a three-day self-guided itinerary through Switzerland and France offers cyclists the very best cycling routes and mountain views over a short break. Cycling an average of 45kms a day with relatively flat gradients around lakesides, mountain foothills and the La Cote vineyards ensure leisurely riding. Experience wine-making villages, medieval architecture, the sophistication of Geneva, and the charming French town of Yvoire. Sensational scenery and culture come together in one unforgettable three-day short break.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Lake Geneva vineyards of La Côte flat and leisurely terrain city of Geneva loop day around Yvoire

Lake Geneva vineyards of La Côte flat and leisurely terrain city of Geneva loop day around Yvoire

Day 2: Geneva to Yvoire French villages including Massongy, Ballaison and Gy Lower Chablais valley of the Rhône-Alpes

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Geneva to Yvoire French villages including Massongy, Ballaison and Gy Lower Chablais valley of the Rhône-Alpes

Day 3: Garden of Five Senses views of the Jura Mountains

Garden of Five Senses views of the Jura Mountains

Accommodation & Services

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Hotel

What's Included

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About the Lake Geneva

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