Explore the Rhône river and its surroundings! For these cycling holidays, you ride mostly onto the ViaRhona and discover all its secrets. You follow the meanders of the river and enjoy the view over the mountains. If nature will never cease to amaze you, culture and heritage will also be part of the journey!
Discover the traditionals hamlets and the fishing ports such as Chanaz or Groslée but also the lively spa town of Aix-les-Bains and its lake of Bourget.
This bike trip along the Rhône river offers you to taste the different local specialities. Whether you are in Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, the "Cité du Gâteau" or in the medieval streets of Pérouges and its sugar pie or in Lyon with the famous "bouchons", you will love your culinary journey!
Foodies, wine enthusiasts, history buffs, nature lovers: ViaRhôna is for you! Bon voyage!
Alps riviera
GPS application available
A 8-day bike trip on the ViaRhôna - from Seyssel to Lyon
Follow the Rhône river on old towpaths and small countryside roads. You will enjoy magnificient views and discover hamlets as well as charming and modern cities. The ViaRhôna is a dream of cycle touring holidays, accessible to all.
Reference
VR0701
- Itinerant trip
- 8 days
- Moderate
- From April to October
- Minimum age 12 years
GPS application availableFrom
Prices
899€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- 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.
- 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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- Practical information
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By plane: flight to Lyon or Geneva, then train to Seyssel.
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By train:
- Reviews
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the trip description
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
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 Tariff tab)
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
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:
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.
To get to departure point:
• From Lyon : direct inter-regional train from Lyon Part-Dieu station to Seyssel (about 1h).
To plan your trip: https://en.oui.sncf/en/
Parking:
If you drive to Seyssel, you can park your car directly in a safe and free parking close to your accommodation for the duration of your stay. .
To get back to starting point:
Regional trains take you back to your starting point if you wish. They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free. You have to buy your ticket on spot (full rate € 21.40/adult). There are several trains per day. You will find the timetable in your travel documents.
We can also organise a transfer in a private vehicule on demand.
Meeting time:
The first day is an arrival day without cycling so you arrive whenever you want. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.
Memory of the trip
4.67 / 5
“ Entre montagne et campagne ”
On the 2021-08-29 by Axel & Mathilde
Nous avons fait le parcours Seyssel - Lyon sur 8 jours.
Le parcours était parfait, quelques petits passages montagneux mais des étapes bien calibrées.
De très beaux paysages le long de la ViaRhôna, des hôtels de charme et de nombreux restaurants tout au long du parcours !
“ via Rhona au top ”
On the 2021-08-18 by Emmanuel Dubois
Une excellente organisation et un itinéraire très adapté et bien conçu. Les hébergements étaitent parfaitement adaptés et l’accueil toujours agréable. Les vélos étaient de très bonne qualité
“ Une belle découverte ”
On the 2021-08-16 by Béatrice Dominé
Une première en matière de voyage à vélo. Nous avions choisi des vélos à assistance électrique et compte tenu de la distance parcourue eu 8j : 500kms cela fut apprécié. De beaux paysages, de beaux chemins, de beaux hôtels bref un joli moment de partage entre amis. je recommande.
“ Sport, découverte, en toute quiétude avec le vélo voyageur ”
On the 2021-07-31 by François
Rien à redire
“ ViaRhona tour was great! ”
On the 2019-04-28 by Glen
The ViaRhona route was well-thought out and the accomodations were very adequate.
“ Voyage sans encombre ”
On the 2018-08-02 by Pierre
Via Rhôna de Seyssel à Lyon : beaux paysages, aucun souci d'organisation ; nous soulignons qu'il y a quelques bonnes montées, et que nous avons apprécié l'usage du vélo à assistance électrique.
