France Bicycle Tour: Geneva to Lyon on the Via Rhôna

Duration
6 days
Site savings
$21
From
$998 USD

The “Via Rhona” project is a bicycle path connecting Lake Léman (Geneva) to France’s Mediterranean beaches. The project is still a “work in progress,” but it is a huge accomplishment for France — and an incredible boon for the people who love France (and French Switzerland, of course). If you’re dreaming of la bonne vie but are short on time, this 6-day cycling itinerary is the perfect fit! This tour runs from Geneva, Switzerland to Lyon in France.

  • Category
    For Families
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Alpine
  • Distance
    125.5 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    31.4 miles
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Carefully selected accommodation, including some authentic family-run guesthouses with traditional French character and a cozy atmosphere.

The tour operator uses 2- and 3-star properties and guest houses of an excellent standard. Although not guaranteed, these are a sample of the accommodation used on the tour:

Hotel Jade (www.hoteljadegeneva.com), a 3-star property conveniently located by the lake and train station in Geneva;

Hotel Beau Sejour (www.hotelseyssel.fr), a 2-star property overlooking the Rhone river located in Seyssel;

Hotel Les Bergeronnettes (www.hotel-bergeronnettes.com), a 3-star "Relais du Silence" hotel in Champagneux providing an indoor heated pool;

Hostellerie de Pérouges (www.hostelleriedeperouges.com), a 3-star property of character made of several beautiful old houses spread out in the village of Pérouges;

Residence Belambra Villemanzy (www.residence-villemanzy.com), a 3-star property conveniently located in the centre of Lyon.

The tour price is based on two people sharing, a single supplement is payable if you would like your own room.

Hotel Jade, Geneva

Hotel Jade, Geneva

Stay in this 3-star property conveniently located by the lake and train station in Geneva

Hotel Jade, Geneva

Hotel Jade, Geneva

Stay in this 3-star property conveniently located by the lake and train station in Geneva

Hotel Beau Sejour

Hotel Beau Sejour

Your second night's accommodation is a property overlooking the Rhone river located in Seyssel

Hotel Beau Sejour

Hotel Beau Sejour

Your second night's accommodation is a property overlooking the Rhone river located in Seyssel

Hotel Les Bergeronnettes

Hotel Les Bergeronnettes

You'll love staying at this 3-star "Relais du Silence" hotel in Champagneux

Hotel Les Bergeronnettes

Hotel Les Bergeronnettes

You'll love staying at this 3-star "Relais du Silence" hotel in Champagneux

Hotel Les Bergeronnettes

Hotel Les Bergeronnettes

You'll love staying at this 3-star "Relais du Silence" hotel in Champagneux

Hostellerie de Perouges

Hostellerie de Perouges

A 3-star property of character made of several beautiful old houses spread out in the village of Pérouges

Hostellerie de Perouges

Hostellerie de Perouges

A 3-star property of character made of several beautiful old houses spread out in the village of Pérouges

Residence Belambra Villemanzy

Residence Belambra Villemanzy

A 3-star property conveniently located in the center of Lyon

Residence Belambra Villemanzy

Residence Belambra Villemanzy

A 3-star property conveniently located in the center of Lyon