A 7-day bike trip on the ViaRhôna – from Seyssel to Lyon

In Seyssel, discover the Rhône acting as a border between Ain and Haute-Savoie regions. The history of the town is intimately linked to the river especially through the inland waterways.
Do not miss the visit of Maison du Haut-Rhône: you will learn more about the history of the town and the river, your travel companion along this itinerary.

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 (in July and August only) or to continue cycling with the lake of Bourget in sight, the largest natural lake of France.

Ride on the cycling path along the lake of Bourget: you will not resist a dip in the water! After Le Bourget-du-Lac, cycle uphill in the Savoy region to reach the famous "Tunnel du chat" which is specially adapted to cyclists. Your efforts will be rewarded with the view!
Then, ride through countryside roads and have a taste of the regional wine around Yenne. You can even discover Belley, the city of the gastronome Brillat-Savarin. You reach Champagneux and have the opportunity to continue to Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, nicknamed the "city of the cake". For gourmets, this town is famous for its brioche topped with pralines, yummy!

Leave Guiers region to arrive to the lake of Cuchet for a relaxing moment. Then, cross the river to reach Glandieu, a village nestled at the foot of the Massif du Bugey: an impressive 60-meter high waterfall awaits you! The bike path then goes to Groslée where you can enjoy a wine degustation of Bugey AOC. From there, you will have the choice between two bike itineraries to reach Villebois:

- the short option (49km, A+ 230m) leads you to the ponds of Mépieu and the charming hamlet of Montagnieu;

- the long option (68km, A+ 168m) takes you to the medieval city of Morestel and the leisure park of Blue Valley, in Montalieu.

Ride on the cycling path along the Rhône before crossing the river if you want to reach the caves of La Balme, where you may have the chance to see bats in their natural environment!
You cycle then through countryside roads and stop in charming hamlets such as Chazey-sur-Ain before reaching Meximieux and its lively streets. The medieval city of Pérouges awaits you, do not hesitate to taste its culinar specialty: the famous sugar pie.

You reach back the ViaRhôna itinerary by crossing the countryside and the maize fields. On your way, you will see the military camp of Valbonne, a site of ecological interest. Then the route will cleverly link the parks and lakes of Greater Lyon, including at Le Grand Large and Miribel-Jonage. Enjoy the magnificent cycle route through central Lyon, along the banks of the Rhône river. Welcome in the "capital of the Gauls"!

Get lost in the traboules, the traditional passages that allow you to go from one building to another. Sit down in a Lyonnais "bouchon" to discover the famous local gastronomy. You can leave whenever you want after breakfast or extend your stay to enjoy the city.