The Rhône Cycle Path from Lake Geneva to Lyon

Brief Information

• Booking code
  FR-ROGL6
• Start / Destination
  Geneva / Lyon
• Duration
  7 days / 6 nights
• Length
  approx. 265 km
  Daily routes ●●○○○
  between 25 and 70 km, Ø 55 km
  Altitude profile ●●●○○
• Parking information
  Parking garage in Geneva, approx. 22 € / night, payable on site.
  No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
• Returning to Geneva
  Optional: travel by chartered minibus (Saturday only), payable on site. Please include this option in you original booking.
  Alternative: Travel by train (on your own initiative), direct connections available every 2 hours, duration approx. 2 hours.
• Note
  In France bicycle helmets are mandatory for children under 12 years of age. However, for safety reasons we generally recommend wearing a helmet.
• Tour operated by
  Local cooperation partner

Day 1: Individual arrival in Geneva

Geneva, beautifully located at the southern end of Lake Geneva, greets its visitors with the famous water fountain Jet d`Eau as well as an historical city centre. Immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan city life, where you can find art in every corner. Geneva is the seat of many international organisations and corporations and half the population is from all over the world. This gives the city an unmistakable flair.

Day 2: Geneva – Seyssel, approx. 60 km

This leg of the tour follows the Rhone. You will cycle between the Alps and the French Jura Mountains and then cross a mountain range by cycling through a very narrow valley in the  Dèfilè de l`Ècluse. The view of the Savoy Alps and the Mont Blanc will enchant you again and again. Today´s destination Seyssel is characterized by two suspension bridges, which connect the pretty houses to the right and the left of the Rhone.

Day 3: Seyssel – Champagneux, approx. 60 km

The cycle tour will take you through the Savoy Alps, steeped in history as ancestral homeland of the Italian kings and is known for its good wines. Chanaz has a pretty historical town centre originating from the 15th and 16th century. You can taste excellent wines everywhere, before reaching today´s destination.

Day 4: Excursion to Rochefort, approx. 25 km

Take a trip today to the viewing platform of Rochefort. This cycling tour promises a unique cycling backdrop as you pass fertile orchards and the imposing Château de Mandrin.  Arriving back at Champagneux you can round off your day relaxing on the hotel sun terrace.

Day 5: Champagneux – Pérouges, approx. 70 km

Today´s leg of the tour is relaxed – you will cycle along quiet paths off the beaten track to the harbour of Briord. From there you will take narrow paths along the river to Pérouges, where you will spend the night. This village is said to be one of the most beautiful in France, due to its dreamy historical village centre.

Day 6: Pérouges – Lyon, approx. 50 km

Over a ridgeway track and on flat cycle paths your tour will take you straight to Lyon. The trade of the silk weavers and the following richness of the city can still be seen in the historical city centre, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Spoil yourself in the capital of culinary delicacies and enjoy your last day at the Rhone.

Day 7: Individual departure or extension of stay

After breakfast your cycle tour along the Rhone cycle path comes to an end. If you wish we can extend your stay in Lyon.