Via Rhôna: Cycling Geneva to Sète

Duration
17 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

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, for 815km. This 17 day, self-guided cycling holiday covers the complete trail from Switzerland to France's Mediterranean coast and includes Lake Geneva, Lyon – the French foodie capital, Orange, Avignon, Arles and Aigues-Mortes, as well as many wine regions. Stay in a mix of ​​small, locally-owned hotels with luggage transfers. Traditional and e-bikes are 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 10: Valence - Montélimar

70 km 460 m

D2

Valence - Montélimar

Day 11: Montélimar - Bourg-Saint-Andéol

8 km 205 m

D1

Montélimar - Bourg-Saint-Andéol

Day 12: Bourg-Saint-Andéol - Orange

50 km 304 m

D1

Bourg-Saint-Andéol - Orange

Day 13: Orange - Avignon

35 km 286 m

D1

Orange - Avignon

Day 14: Avignon - Arles

55 km 340 m

D1

Avignon - Arles

Day 15: Arles - Aigues-Mortes

52 km 155 m

D1

Arles - Aigues-Mortes

Day 16: Aigues-Mortes - Sète

63 km 251 m

D1

Aigues-Mortes - Sète

Day 17: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Provence

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