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 Touring bikes, 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, 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 : Yes or No ?
* The bike guide is responsible for leading and managing the group throughout the different stages of the Bike Tour. He/she speaks several languages, including English.
* He/she will take you on city tours, cultural tours and wine tastings in a typical and authentic French atmosphere.
* He/she is your first interlocutor for all subjects related to cycling (itinerary monitoring, small repairs,...).
* He/she carries the first aid kit and, if necessary, activates external services (insurance, mechanical repair, rescue,...).
* Always with the group, he/she regulates cadence so that everyone arrives at the end of the stage. But each one is free to ride with the group or solo, to meet the group later in the day or in the evening at the hotel.
* He/she facilitates check-in and check-out in hotels, restaurant orders, border crossing procedures, access to tourist sites.
BUT... If you prefer adventure alone or with your friends, already know how to regulate your pace to complete the stages in time (preferably before dark), and speak at least fluent English, you can do this cycle route without a bike guide. You will receive detailed itineraries before leaving, with recommended stops (landscapes, site visits, etc.) and will self-guide with your mobile phone or tablet, as long as you have a good internet connection on the move.
Dream Sports Adventure will provide the same advanced logistics (bike rental, reservation of hotels and activities included, etc.), and a hotline to resolve any unforeseen events.
THE RENTAL BIKE, with accessories and adapted to your route
Our rental bike package includes :
* Touring Bike adapted to your route with rear rack to attach panniers
* 40L Rear Panniers (2 x 20L Panniers)
* Helmet
* Bike Lock
* Repair Kit, Spare Tubes, Pump & Tools
* Take the bike in your departure city and leave the bike in your arrival city
OBS. : If you intend to bring your own bike, please let us know and Dream Sports Adventure will compensate you for the value of the bike rental, noting however that the transport (air, trail,...) of your bike requires special packaging and can easily cost more.
Accommodation
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 2025
PRICE PER PERSON 3 Days 6 Days 10 Days 13 Days
With a rental bike and accomm. in a double or twin room
With a rental bike and accommodation in a single room
Supplement for an e-bike (Electrically Assisted Bicycle)
PRICE FOR THE GROUP (Optional)
Permanent bike guide and coordinator
If you intend to bring your own bike, please let us know and Dream Sports Adventure will compensate you for the value of the bike rental, noting however that the transport (air, trail,...) of your bike requires special packaging and can easily cost more.
Please ask
for a quotation
* Fixed prices established in $ (USD)
** Payment by bank transfer directly to our account (amount converted into your local currency at the daily exchange rate)
The invoice for your purchase will be sent to you by e-mail after your payment.
Included
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Accommodation in Premium hotels, with breakfast
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Rental bike with accessories from your departure city to your arrival city
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Permanent bike guide and coordinator (if you choose this option)
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Guided city tours (if you choose to have a permanent bike guide and coordinator)
Not Included
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Transportation to your departure city and from your arrival city
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Drinks, lunches and dinners
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Entrance fees to tourist sites
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Eventual mechanical repair during the tour
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Local taxis & Personal expenses
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Private Travel insurance
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
