VIARHÔNA
Forget the stress of everyday life, take a little break to spend a few days in fabulous landscapes !
Except some short climbs near Geneva, the ViaRhôna Bike Tour is on flat ground and low altitude, quite exclusively on paved roads (cycle lanes, shared lanes and some secondary roads), with few passages on dirt roads or paths, usually in forest or on towpaths along the river, very practicable in VTC, making the journey even more exciting.
All along the adventure, you will enjoy the comfort and security of a structured organization led by an experienced cycling guide, possibly assisted by an SLV and its driver if you choose this option.
The ViaRhôna Bike Tour is therefore on a variable scale, organized according to your desires, your vacation availability and your physical condition :
- 3 days : You start from the stage of your choice and cycle through 3 stages in a row. The total mileage will depend on the stages, to be checked directly with us.
- 6 days : You start from the stage of your choice and cycle through 6 stages in a row. The total mileage will depend on the stages, to be checked directly with us.
- 10 days : You cycle through the entire Viarhona, from Geneva to Sète (750 km) or vice versa, at a medium-high pace (75 km/day on average) and without a day of rest in the middle.
- 13 days : You cycle through the entire Viarhona, from Geneva to Sète (750 km) or vice versa, at a moderate pace (62,5 km/day on average) and with a day of rest in the middle.
The best time to cycle the Viarhona is from April to June and September-October.
Cycling level required
Average cyclist to
Good cyclist
Difficulty level
No particular technical difficulties
Average distance per day
62.5 km/day to 75 km/day
(not including biking city tours)
Average Speed
≈ 12 km/h to 20 km/h
Check here the altimetry and distance day by day !
Route Map
THE BIKE GUIDE, very useful...
* The bike guide is responsible for leading and managing the group throughout the different stages of the ViaRhôna Tour. He will take you on city tours, cultural tours and wine tastings in a typical and authentic French atmosphere. For years, he has been cycling on ViaRhôna, which will prove very useful on sections where ViaRhôna signage is almost non-existent. Born in the region, he speaks several languages, including of course French and English.
* Leading the organization, your first interlocutor for any purpose.
* Permanently in contact with the SLV for any customer need (itinerary monitoring, small repairs, recovery of tired cyclist, supply point management...) if you have chosen the SLV option.
* Always with the group, he regulates cadence so that everyone can ride at his own pace.
* Guide of the group during the city bike tours to see what is most interesting without loss of time.
THE SUPPORT LOGISTIC VEHICLE (SLV) : Yes or No ?
* The SLV follows the group on secondary roads, parallel to ViaRhôna paths, to provide all the necessary support to the group, for any case of emergency.
* It has 2 front seats for tired bikers giving up during a stage, the so-called voiture-balai (tail car) as it exists on the Tour de France.
* Last but not least… It will carry the wine you could purchase during tastings or visits in cellars along the ViaRhôna.
The SLV driver is in charge of :
* TAM (Transport - Assistance - Maintenance)
* Logistic (Hotel Check-in & Check-out - Lunch, Food & Beverage supply)
* Monitoring the itinerary (permanent contact with the bike guide)
* Repair & Maintenance
LUGGAGE TRANSPORT
FOOD & BEVERAGE
SUPPLY
SECURED LOCKERS
24/7
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
IF YOU DO NOT CHOOSE THE SLV OPTION :
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We will assume all the functions (or almost ...) of the SLV and its driver : each biker will carry his own travel bag on the luggage rack of the bicycle, we will buy our picnic in the morning, we will call directly the SAMU in case of emergency, we will repair our bikes (if necessary) by ourselves or in nearby repair shops.
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And we won't have a tail car, so we'll have to cycle through all the stages.
This is what most cyclists do on the ViaRhôna routes, so we can do it as well !
Accomodation
Premium quality accommodation in selected, nice and authentic hotels, with breakfast, good bedding and private bathroom.
What about an accomodation overlooking the river, literally by the water, giving the impression that you could almost dive into the water from your bed ?
What about a spacious and comfortable accomodation, furnished in the old-fashioned way, as did the dignitaries of the regime in the Middle Ages ?
Etc...
Cycling Stages
Day after day, discover each stage of the ViaRhôna Bike Tour, through the lovely landscapes of the Rhône valley, the beautiful cities and typical towns, some great monuments and cultural sites to visit,...
And think no more : sign up to join us for this wonderful experience !!
Local Gastronomy
4 to 6 hours of cycling per day will burn calories and also open your appetite...
Take a look at some regional culinary specialties and fine local wines that you can taste along the ViaRhôna...
Pre-Alps Valley
Cheeses (Comté, tomme de Savoie), charcuteries (Savoie smoked ham) and specialities made from them (fondue, raclette), lake fish (perch fillets), Saint-Genis cake...
Geneva hinterland white wines, Bugey & Pays de Savoie wines (Roussette, Mondeuse).
Camargue
Fresh seafood and specialties made from them (cod brandade, mussels brasucade, bouillabaisse, poutargue), bohémienne (vegetables specialty), bull gardianne, Camargue rice specialties (sushis, soup, risotto,…) Fougasse bread.
Sable de Camargue, Marselan among all the famous Languedoc-Roussillon vineyards
Prices
PRICE PER PERSON 3 Days 6 Days 10 Days 13 Days
(with accomm. in double/twin suite)
All Inclusive Package 1.215 € 2.070 € 3.215 € 4.055 €
Supplement for Single suite 142 € 250 € 390 € 495 €
Suppl. for SLV & Driver 350 € 570 € 910 € 1.135 €
* Fixed prices established in € (Euros) and converted in the shopping store to R$ (Brazilian Reais) at Febr. ´21 average rate
** Payment by credit card up to 4 monthly payments for Non Brazilian accounts (via Paypal), OR up to 6 monthly payments for Brazilian accounts
*** Discount 5% for immediate payment by bank transfer directly to our account
The invoice for your purchase will be sent to you instantly by e-mail.
Included
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Rented VTC bike and helmet
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Cycling guide with experience of ViaRhôna
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Cycling city tours (Lyon, Vienne, Orange, Avignon, Arles,… and smaller towns, those that are on the stages you will do by bike)
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Wine tastings in vineyard cellars (if there are any on the stages you will do by bike)
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Private individual insurance (medical care, repatriation,…)
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Accommodation and breakfasts in selected hotels
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Lunch or picnic in rest areas along ViaRhôna
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Support Logistic Vehicle & Driver (if you choose this option)
Not Included
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Transportation to your departure city and from your arrival city
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Dinners (with the group or individually)
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Tourist sites entrance fees
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Personal expenses
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Support Logistic Vehicle & Driver (if you DO NOT choose this option)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Rescheduling or Cancellation by Dream Sports Adventure
Dream Sports Adventure reserves the right to cancel the package in case of insufficient registration, force majeure or any other valid reason, and in such circumstances will propose to reschedule according to availabilities or to fully refund the packages already purchased, without however giving entitlement to compensation.
Rescheduling or Cancellation by Customer
Rescheduling (according to availability) :
- Free of charge up to 45 days before the start of your package
- With 25% increase less than 45 days before the start of your package
Cancellation :
- Refund of 50% up to 45 days before the start of your package
- No refund less than 45 days before the start of your package