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Day 1 |
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At the crossroads of 3 countries which are Switzerland, France and Italy, Geneva is the perfect place to begin your cycle trip! Enjoy its remarkable localisation to discover the Léman lake or the famous water jets and stroll into its streets making a stop at Saint-Pierre cathedral with its inspirational architecture.
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Day 2 |
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Ohhhh my beautiful Switzerland! You leave Geneva and its lively streets to cycle on small roads passing through a bucolic countryside. In La Plaine, enjoy a panoramic view over the vineyards. Woods, cows and peaceful villages give rhythm to your route until you arrive at a small customs post which marks the border with France.
You reach then Seyssel on the cycle path of the ViaRhôna.
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Day 3 |
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Ride on small countryside roads that lead you to the picturesque town of Chanaz. There, discover the stalls of the crafts-men and women of this old harbor along the Canal de Savière.
Then, you have the choice to reach the spa town of Aix-les-Bains by boat (practical information in your travel documents) or to continue by bike having in sights the lake of Bourget, the largest natural lake of France.
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Day 4 |
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Ride on the cycling path along the lake of Bourget: you will not resist to swim into it! After Le Bourget-du-Lac, you have to ride uphill in the Savoy region to reach the famous "Tunnel du chat" which is specially adapted to cyclists. You will not regret it by enjoying the view!
Then, ride through countryside roads and have a taste of the regional wine around Yenne. You arrive in Belley, the capital of Bugey region.
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Day 5 |
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Today you will meet two Rhône rivers, the channeled and the wild one. At their junction, raise your head to admire the Chartreuse of Pierre Châtel, a former monastery from the 16th century. Then, you reach Guiers region and have the opportunity to continue your way to Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, nicknamed the "city of the cake". For gourmets, this town is famous for its brioche topped with pralines, yummy!
You follow then the river and reach the artificial lake of Cuchet for a refreshing moment. Cross the Rhone to reach Glandieu, a small village located at the bottom of the moutain range. Admire the amazing 60m-high waterfall situated in the heart of the hamlet. Morestel is two steps ahead.
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Day 6 |
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With le Vélo Voyageur, we like to give you the choice! Today, you can choose between 2 routes:
- The short option: You need a little break in your adventure? Or you want to enjoy the surroundings of your accomodation a little longer? The short option is almost only on a dirt path for soft modes of transport. You arrive soon in Crémieu and have plenty of time to discover the medieval city, one of the most beautiful villages of France.
- The long option: You want to cycle more? Get onto your bike following the ViaRhôna. You will pass the outdoor activities center of "Vallée Bleue" before arriving at the caves of La Balme. Cycle on small countryside roads after that lead you to Crémieu.
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Day 7 |
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After a last walk on the ramparts, get onto your bike to reach your final destination! Cycle through the countryside before noticing that the landscapes are evolving and becoming more and more urban.
You will then enjoy a fabulous bike ride on the banks of the Rhône. You have plenty of choices to relax and swim into the Miribel park, one of the largest park of Europe. After a few kilometers, you arrive in the capital of the Gauls!
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Day 8 |
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Stroll into the medieval quarter of Vieux Lyon with its courtyard passageways, known as "traboules". Experience the "bouchon lyonnais" to taste the reputed gastronomy of the region.
After the breakfast you leave the city, unless you want to extend your stay?
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
- a touring bike adjusted to your size
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equipped : front rack pack, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children :
baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
Our documentation contains a very detailed description of the itinerary. No matter how you usually navigate, you will find your way thanks to our comprehensive guidance material including:
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.