World-famous Geneva is the starting point for your tour. The fountain in Lake Geneva salutes you and bids farewell as you leave Switzerland and embark on a cycling tour which could not be more varied.
Constantly accompanied by the river Rhône, you either cycle directly along the riverbank or sometimes the route takes you away for a while and leads you through charming villages, sunflower fields and vineyards. Once the mighty Mont Blanc disappears into the horizon, you dive deeper into the French ambience and you will be drawn into their ‚savoir-vivre’.
Follow the lifeline of the Rhône-Alpes region until Provence. Be accompanied by lush vineyards and fragrant orchards. This is an area, both rich in nature and culture. Splendid cathedrals and relicts from Roman times are testimony to an abundant era long gone. During your tour marvel at cultural treasures such as the large Roman theatre in Vienne, or the architecturally outstanding museum of the Confluences in Lyon. Just as contrasting can also be the culinary treasures. Frog legs or soft caramel ice cream? You can already see there will be something for everyone’s taste.
Day 1: Geneva
Individual arrival. Enjoy your stay at the harbour in Geneva with its famous water fontain ‚Jet d’ Eau’ and in the picturesque old part of town of the ‚smallest metropolis in the world’ – with its cosmopolitan flair and brimming with art and vitality.
Day 2: Geneva – Seyssel, approx. 60 km
You leave Geneva and follow the river Rhône through the Défilé de l´Écluse, a narrow river passage through the mountains. Only after just a few kilometres you cycle along the first vineyeards and your gaze fixe on the mountains of the Savoyer Alps and Mont Blanc. Today’s Day Finish is Seyssel, where two suspension bridges connect the pretty houses and squares on the left and right side of the river Rhône.
Day 3: Seyssel – Champagneux, approx. 60 km
On either side of the river Rhône vineyards rise up steeply. However you cycle on flat terrain along the riverbank and enjoy the view. We suggest you have your first break in Chanaz with its charming houses dating back to the 15 th and 16 th century and its restaurants located directly at the edge of the canal. Afterwards the river Rhône breaks up and you follow the Western branch until Champagneux.
Day 4: Panorama-Trip Champagneux, approx. 25 km
Today you cycle on remote country lanes up to the viewing plateau of Rochefort. Past the Château de Mandrin the route leads you through orchards to marvellous panoramic views. Back at the hotel you can enjoy the sun terrace, the indoor pool or the renowned restaurant with its French delicacies.
Day 5: Champagneux – Pèrouges, approx. 70 km
The Rhône cycle path takes you directly along the riverbank through the harmonious border scenery between Ain and Isere. In Perrozan you leave the river and cycle through little hamlets with medieval flair until today’s Day Finish Meximieux. This little town is connected via a footpath with the romantic perched village of Pérouges, located below. Due to its amazing historic village centre, Pérouges is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Day 6: Pèrouges– Lyon, approx. 50 km
You cycle on remote paths through lush meadows and fields back to the river Rhône. Now you follow the riverbank along the well-constructed cycle path all the way into the centre of Lyon. Since 1998 the old part of town is part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Marvel at the numerous architectural highlights and enjoy your final evening in one of the countless exquisite restaurants.
Day 7: Lyon
Individual departure or extension.
We recommend flying to Geneva (GVA), Lyon (LYS) or Marseille (MRS) airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
Included services:
6/7 nights in rooms with private facilities, breakfast
luggage transfer
information meeting/briefing
bike rental insurance
maps and information material per room
7/21-speed-bikes
7-/21-speed-unisex bikes with comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon puncture resistant tires. All bikes are equipped with a rear rack pannier (saddle bag) and a handlebar bag/per room.
E-bike
By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain.
With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
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Season | Dates | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 11th April – 8th May 2021 |30th September - 10th October 2021 | Wednesday/Sunday |
Season 2: | 9th May - 19th June 2021|13th September - 29th September 2021 | Wednesday/Sunday |
Season 3: | 20th June - 12th September 2021 | Wednesday/Sunday |
Season | Prices per person |
Season 1: Double: | £680 |
Season 1: Single: | £935 |
Season 1: Double with extra bed: | £680 |
Season 2: Double: | £740 |
Season 2: Single: | £1000 |
Season 2: Double with extra bed: | £740 |
Season 3: Double: | £785 |
Season 3: Single: | £1040 |
Season 3: Double with extra bed: | £785 |
7/21 Gear Rental Bike: | £70 |
30 Gear Rental Bike: | £120 |
Electric Bike Upgrade: | £165 |
Transfer Lyon-Geneva: | £90 |
Geneva (3*) | Prices per person |
Double: | £105 |
Single: | £150 |
Lyon (3*) | Prices per person |
Double: | £60 |
Single: | £105 |
Date From | Date To |
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11 April 2021 | 10 October 2021 |