Description
Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival in Geneva or Gaillard/Annemasse
Day 2 (Monday): Geneva or Gaillard/Annemasse — Seyssel
We will outfit you with bikes and provide your itinerary briefing after breakfast. This is the toughest day of cycling during the whole tour; with rolling hills, you’ll climb your highest ascent. The route itself winds its way southwest, across the Swiss border at Chancy into the picturesque wine region of Rhône-Alpes, France, where you will spend the remainder of your tour. Your hotel in Seyssel sits right on the river, providing the perfect spot to give your biking legs a rest.
Mileage: 63 km / 39 miles
Total Climb: 833 m / 2,733 ft
Total Descent: 910 m / 3,179 ft
Day 3 (Tuesday): Seyssel — Champagneux
today’s ride will feel like a picnic compared to the previous day. Consider exploring Chanaz – the Little Venice of Savoie – or park your bikes to try the exquisite local cheeses in the Roman town of Belley. make sure to save a little energy for the climb up to your hotel in Champagneux, Your extra effort will be entirely worth it when you feast your eyes on the incredible valley view — and a delicious dinner.
Short Option
Mileage: 54 km / 34 miles
Total Climb: 502 m / 1,647 ft
Total Descent: 483 m / 1,585 ft
Long Option via Bugey
Mileage: 77 km / 48 miles
Total Climb: 737 m / 2,418 ft
Total Descent: 723 m / 2,372 ft
Day 4 (Wednesday): Champagneux — Pérouges
The Rhône River will show you the way through small villages and quiet countryside…the navigation couldn’t be easier: all you have to do is follow the traffic-free bikeway. From Saint-Sorlin, you’ll leave the Via Rhona and ride on secondary roads through the rural “Bugey.” Your destination will soon be in sight as you approach the hilltop medieval village of Perouges. This is where you’ll stay overnight.
Short option:
Mileage: 68 km / 42 miles
Total Climb: 499 m / 1,637 feet
Total Descent: 489 m / 1,604 feet
Long option:
Mileage: 88 km / 55 miles
Total Climb: 581 m / 1,906 feet
Total Descent: 571 m / 1,873 feet
Day 5 (Thursday): Pérouges — Lyon
If you just can’t get enough of France’s pretty villages, you’ll want to opt for the longer route we’ve devised. You’ll leave the path of the Rhône River for a while. On the other hand, if you’re dreaming of diving right into the food stalls at Les Halles in Lyon, you may follow the Via Rhona directly into the city. Tonight, you’ll retire your wheels in the hilly neighborhood of La Croix Rousse.
Short Option:
Mileage: 43 km / 27 miles
Total Climb: 300 m / 984 feet
Total Descent: 372 m / 1,220 feet
Long Option:
Mileage: 59 km / 37 miles
Total Climb: 502 m / 1,647 feet
Total Descent: 566 m / 1,857 feet
Day 6 (Friday): Departure
After breakfast, depart at the time of your choice.
Additional info
- Spoken languages :EnglishFrench
Prices
Child: from 860 €.
