8-day Rhône River Cycling Holiday (Part 1)
Self-guided Geneva to Lyon bike tour
- Geneva: a 'global city' surrounded by stunning mountain chains
- Beautiful countryside landscapes dotted with interesting historical towns
- Old medieval villages, castles, poetry towns...
- Lyon: a historical city, called the "Capital of Lights"
- Tasty regional dishes accompanied by delicious French wines
Start: Geneva Finish: Lyon
Arrival in Geneva and installation to your hotel. Take the time to discover this beautiful city of Switzerland, also known as the "capital of peace" with its humanitarian tradition, it will seduce you with its international charm and its old town offering a wide choice of delicious restaurants. Enjoy a pleasant stroll along the Lake Geneva.
Your first bike ride takes you from Switzerland to France along the Rhone, you will discover the "Défilé de l'Écluse" and then the first vineyards between mountains and valleys, while keeping in view the sumptuous mountains of the Alps. This part of the trip will be on some busier roads, but the rest of the week it will be much quieter. You will spend the night in the charming little town of Seyssel, on the banks of the river.
Challenge: 60km / 37,5 mi, 550m ascent, 673m descent
Leave Seyssel and cycle between ridges and plateau on both banks of the Rhone. Arrival in Chanaz, also called "La Petite Venise Savoyarde", enjoy a pleasant break in one of the charming restaurants along the canal of Savières. Continue on towards Culoz and Belley, peaceful small towns with a rich heritage that punctuates the Bugey mountain. Continue your journey, in a surprising nature to arrive in the region of Champagneux.
Challenge: 55km / 34 mi, 132m ascent, 178m descent
Today you pass through Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, for the greedy, we advise you to stop there to taste the famous brioche pralines! Further away, a little detour towards the village of Glandieu will allow you to refresh yourself with its majestic waterfall, a wonder of nature.Then you cross Morestel, stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, city of painters, flowered city and city in poetry. A lovely greenway links "La Vallée Bleue" to Villebois, this is where you’ll stay overnight.
Challenge: 66km / 41 mi, 232m ascent, 212m descent
This ViaRhôna stage takes you through unspoilt countryside of Burgey above the Rhône. You pass lovely villages this morning : Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey and Sault-Brénaz, and the more secretive La Balme-les-Grottes, with its great caves and picturesque centre. Your destination will soon be in sight as you approach the hilltop medieval village of Pérouges, labeled one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Challenge: 55 km / 34 mi, 164m ascent, 180m descent
This last cycle day cleverly links the parks and lakes of Greater Lyon, including at Le Grand Large and Miribel-Jonage. Then enjoy the magnificent cycle route through central Lyon, along the Rhône’s banks. At the Rhône’s confluence with the Saône, you come to a brand-new quarter marked by contemporary architecture, the most striking building being the Musée des Confluences. Your options for the rest of the day are endless but you can also reward your soul of cyclist with a delicious meal in a "petit bouchon", typical restaurant in the city.
Challenge: 46km / 28,5 mi, 61m ascent, 116m descent
End of your trip after breakfast. We advise you to extend your stay in order to take the time to visit the beautiful city of Lyon.
All accommodations are carefully selected because of their location, atmosphere and/or unique services.
We choose comfortable 2*/3* hotels or B&Bs where all rooms have private en-suite bathroom and every morning breakfast are included.
For more comfort, when it's possible we can upgrade the hotels with 3/4 * category (supplement applied).
In the heart of Geneva, the 3-star superior Hotel Jade welcomes its guests into a haven of serenity. Designed entirely according to the ancient principles of Feng Shui, the Jade is truly an oasis of peace.
The hotel has been completely renovated and has ten rooms with carefully decorated and comfortable bedrooms (also a lift, telephone, Wifi, LCD screen, shower, a solarium terrace, and a large, quiet car park 50 metres from the hotel). Take advantage of our Restaurant, Le Fil de L’Eau (it has a view of the Rhône from inside, and from its terrace in summer), where we offer fresh, top-quality dishes.
Charming guest house nestled in a carefully renovated country barn, on the edge of meadows & forests, on the foothills of the small Mont-Tournier massif. Privileged location on the banks of the Rhône between Savoie and Dauphiné, at the crossroads of the Alps & the geological massif of the Jura.
In a magnificent house dating from the 14th century, we welcome you in our comfortable and modern rooms, with private sanitary facilities. In addition, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast: the opportunity to (re)discover the various local specialities. For your relaxation, there is a magnificent heated swimming pool.
It is in a warm atmosphere, a modern air-conditioned hotel, all comfort, that the whole team of La Bérangère will be happy to welcome you. To start the day gently you can have the buffet breakfast in the dining room, and on the terrace in summer in a friendly atmosphere. In summer you can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and also its terrace.
The Simplon hotel benefits from an exceptional location: 50 meters from the Carnot square, a few steps from the Perrache train station, in the city center, on the peninsula, in the Ainay district… This central location will let you discover the city on foot, by bike or by public transport, directly from the hotel
In the heart of Geneva, the 3-star superior Hotel Jade welcomes its guests into a haven of serenity. Designed entirely according to the ancient principles of Feng Shui, the Jade is truly an oasis of peace.
Ideally located on the banks of the Rhone, the hotel du Rhône opened its doors following its total renovation on 2019. This charming hotel between river and mountain has a dozen rooms to allow you to rest or discover the region. Terrace, restaurant, bar, everything has been thought of for you to spend a pleasant moment with your family or friends.
In the Pays du Lac d'Aiguebelette, on the heights of the small village of Champagneux, the hotel is the ideal setting to discover the mountains. The hotel has spacious rooms with panoramic mountain views and an indoor heated swimming pool. The hotel team offers you a personalized service and welcomes you for your business stays or during your holidays in Savoie.
In a magnificent house dating from the 14th century, we welcome you in our comfortable and modern rooms, with private sanitary facilities. In addition, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast: the opportunity to (re)discover the various local specialities. For your relaxation, there is a magnificent heated swimming pool.
Our rooms, designed with inspiration on a classical and medieval style, are located all around Pérouges, a Medieval Village.
Because every trip is unique, and every traveler is important, our team offers you a warm welcome in a warm, elegant, authentic setting right in the center of the action: the perfect point of departure from which to explore Lyon.
Departures on friday, saturday or sunday from April 5th to 31st October 27th
The international Geneva Airport is served by a large number of scheduled and low cost airlines. Also, possibility of arrival in Lyon Airport. From Lyon you can take a train to Geneva, see below.
From Paris to Geneva (approx. 5h15 - 540 km/335 mi) / From Lyon to Geneva (approx. 1h50 - 150 km/93 mi). Acces to driving routes see the website ViaMichelin.
Parking informations on request
HYBRID RENTAL BIKE
SCOTT Sub Cross Men/Lady Alloy Frame, 24 Speed
The bikes come with pannier, handlebar bag, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock
ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL
SCOTT E-Sub
The bikes come with pannier, handlebar bag, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock
GPS tracks are available on request
Included
- 6 nights' accommodation with breakfasts
- 1 dinner
- Luggage transfers
- Tourist city taxes
- Digital detailed route notes and maps in English
- Access to the trip in GUIBO, the digital guidebook and navigation
- App24-hour telephone assistance
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Transport to first and from last accommodation
- Trains, busses or any transport wherever necessary
- Other Lunches & Dinners
- Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, additional transfers, etc
- Hybrid bike rental
Extras
- Single Room Supplement
- Solo Traveller Supplement
- Upgrade Supplement hotels 3/4
- Additional nights
- Transfer from the train station to your hotel
- Transfer back from your last accommodation
- Hybrid bike rental
- E-bike supplement
- Shipment of printed documents to the first accommodation
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