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LIVING EXPERIENCE Cycling in the
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region
FRANCE
CYCLING IN AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES
16 cycle routes and greenways included in France's national network,
totalling 2,690 km
SCENIC RIDES 1 EuroVélo itinerary : the EV17, better known as ViaRhôna
Legendary mountain passes regularly included in the Tour de France (Col
de l'Alpe d'Huez, Col de l'Iseran, Col du Galibier, etc.) & a total of 103
mountain passes (as France's highest pass & la "Route des 100 cols")
10 areas with the "Territoires Vélos" label (among 44 in France)
More than 1000 tourist offers with the" Accueil Vélo" label
A wide variety of landscapes and itineraries: panoramic views of the Alps,
picturesque villages, riverbanks, vineyards, volcanoes, and lavender fields
CYCLING FOR ALL LEVELS AND TARGETS
Adventures
For Groups, FIT and families
accessible for
Leisure or challenging for sporty bikers
everyone
Guided cycling tour (all inclusive) or self‐guided (road books)
Itinerary cycling tours or cycling experience (loops)
Bike rental (Hybrid, e‐bike, racing bike, Gravel, trek checkpoint..)
Mechanical assistance, luggage portage
Accommodation adapted to groups and families
Slow tourism / environmental respectful tourism
Enjoying pleasures / great memories
Individuals
Challenging
Groups
BACKROAD CYCLING FOR LEISURE
For families and leisure cyclists : 2, 3, 4 or more days..
The ViaRhôna, beside the Rhône River.
Select sections of the route like between the ancien city of Vienne to Montélimar.
Discover 2500 years of history in the city of Vienne, the famous vineyards of the
Côte du Rhone, stay one night in Tain l’hermitage or Tournon sur Rhône, visit
Relaxed cycling holidays the “Cité du Chocolat” of ValRhona, the famous nougats of Montélimar
with culture & heritage
Relaxed cycling holiday with • Cycling from Lyon or Mâcon town to country on la Voie Bleue
85 kms – 2 or 3 days
culture and heritage
Follow the banks of the Saône river, keeping close to the vineyards of
the Beaujolais or Mâconnais areas. Châteaux, characterful villages and
riverside restaurants all appeal for cultural and gastronomic stops !
• Getaway on Via Fluvia - Greenway, country roads and paths
V73 cycleway from the Loire to the Rhône: a route that covers a distance
of 120 km linking the Loire to the Rhône
Discover the Château de Lavoute‐Polignac, the Ravins de Corboeuf, the
Flemish paintings of the church of Montfaucon, the lake of Lavalette ...
https://www.lautre‐chemin.com/en/sejour/la‐via‐fluvia/
IDEAS FOR DAY BIKE TRIPS
• Tour of the Lac du Bourget – Departure from Aix‐les‐bains – 52 kms loop
Lac du Bourget is the largest and deepest lake entirely in France. Surrounded
by mountains, there are lots of quiet and interesting cycling climbs on all sides,
The east side is completely down low, along‐side the lake – the majority with
bike lanes. The west side has some climbing, passing the scenic little Col du
Chat and plenty of great views. You can add on the map 8 kilometers to the
Relaxed cycling holidays loop in the north‐west corner, to visit the lovely Abbaye d’Hautecombe.
with culture & heritage • Lake Annecy Cycle path – 35 kms
On one side, Lake Annecy with its clear, clean water, one of the most beautiful
lakes in the Alps. On the other side, the mountains of the French Alps..
Created in 1974, the greenway on the shore of Lake Annecy is one of the
oldest cycle paths in France.
For bike hire
• The Voie verte The Beaujolais Greenway is a pretty, 15km route and mostly
flat. It runs along the path of an old railway line. Stop and picnic in the
shade of a castle or take a break and do a wine tasting! You can rent bikes
(including electric) at the Maison du Terroir Beaujolais
IDEAS FOR DAY BIKE TRIPS
• The city of Lyon and its surroundings
Explore the banks of the Rhône, admire the view from Fourvière basilica,
discover the Croix‐Rousse district or climbs all over the Monts d’Or and
Monts du Lyonnais.
Visit the beautiful Ile Barbe in lyon (1 hour ‐ 16 kms from the Presqu’île),
Relaxed cycling holidays Cycling north or south along the ViaRhôna : the « green path » towards
with culture & heritage Geneva cuts across the Grand Parc of Miribel‐Jonage and leads to the
city of Jons, marking the entry of the wild Rhône river into Lyon. The Grand
Parc of Miribel‐Jonage offers four different cycling tracks up to 30
kilometers across the largest green park of Lyon.
Accompanied by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, explore Lyon
with electric bikes with Lyon Bike Tour
• Greenway along the Allier river from St Yorre to Billy – 27 km’s portion
of the Via Allier which connects La Loire to the Mediterranée
From the walled city of Billy, via Saint‐Germain‐des‐Fossés and its leisure
base, you arrive in Vichy from the north by crossing the future eco‐
neighbourhood before taking the promenade laid out on the banks of Lake
Allier.
A wonderful playground for
everyone
Cheese
MTB
Crédits photo: ©Sebastien Jarrot, ©LVO, ©Maurienne Tourisme, ©Alexandre Gros, ©LVO, ©Musée Opinel, ©Maurienne Tourisme
CYCLING IN AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES
Major cycling destinations:
FEEL REBORN HERE French Alps ‐ Savoie‐Mont‐Blanc : 114 signposted cycling itineraries
totalling more than 6,000 km, 80 remarkable mountain passes and
climbs
French Alps ‐ The Maurienne Valley, "the world's largest cycling area“
French Alps ‐ The Oisans, "the world capital of mountain cycling"
Rhône Valley ‐ The Rhône : 29 cycling loops, totalling 1,200 km of
signposted road itineraries
Rhône Valley ‐ The Drôme: 2,600 km of road cycling itineraries
(including 88 mountain passes for climbers)
Rhône Valley ‐ The Ardèche with plenty of easy itineraries and the
signposted routes
The Ain: more than 3,500 km of road itineraries and loops (including
the 33 loops of the "Ain à Vélo" network)
Auvergne volcanoes : nearly 165 cycling itineraries for all levels
(including 4 routes with the “Romain Bardet Experience” label)
THE NETWORK OF CYCLE ROUTES AND GREENWAYS
V62 / V63 - SILLON ALPIN CYCLE ROUTE
Itinerary:
365 km‐route connecting Valence to Bourget Lake and the Annecy lake
Crosses the valleys of Chambéry, Annecy and Grésivaudan on its path
FEEL REBORN HERE through the Alps
Connected to the ViaRhôna in Valence
Valence/Viarhôna‐Grenoble section: signposted greenway
Level: routes reserved for an informed public (steep slopes outside the banks
of rivers or lakes) ‐ VAE advised
V62 section – Valence / Annecy
149 km total (80 km completed), 48 km on independent routes
(greenway or shared lane)
V63 section – Valence / Bourget Lake
208 km total , 42 km on independent routes (greenway or shared lane)
Possibility to cross the Bourget lake by boat (with bike) to reach the
ViaRhôna in Chanaz
Tourist sites: Bourget and Annecy lakes, cities as Annecy, Valence and Grenoble…EV17 - VIARHONA
The ViaRhôna is the main cycle route of the region along the Rhône river
Itinerary:
FEEL REBORN HERE 815 km from Geneva Lake to the Mediterranean sea
70% of the route is in the Auvergne‐Rhône‐Alpes region
Route 94% completed et 100% signposted:
55 % on greenways
30 % on shared lanes
the rest on small roads
Level: accessible to all cyclists
Flat route (no more than 3% slope), except for the first 120 km to Seyssel)
Itinerary with 25 stages from 20 to 45 km
Geneva‐Lyon section: wilder, Alpine, with sloping terrain
Lyon‐Mediterranean section: family‐friendly, flat
Easily accessible by train (several stations along the route)
Tourist sites: Lake Léman, Lyon, The Rhône Valley (Vienne‐Condrieu, Côte‐Rôtie,
Crozes‐Hermitage vineyards…, Cité du Chocolat Valrhona, city of Valence…)V70 – VIA ALLIER (AUVERGNE)
The Via Allier is adapted for all types of cycling, from discovery outings to cycling
treks or long‐distance journeys.
Itinerary (under construction):
FEEL REBORN HERE 410 km signposted route including 390 km in Auvergne‐Rhône‐Alpes along
the Allier river and through the Auvergne volcanoes
Length: 8 to 14 days (family) / 5to 7 days (frequent cyclists)
Level: accessible to all cyclists
The first half is an easy and smooth ride to Clermont‐Ferrand
Higher difficulty level in the South part through the volcanoes
Currently limited to experienced and equipped cyclists
To be adapted for use with electric bikes
Several greenway sections will be gradually developed; 27 km already exist in
northern Vichy
It joins up with Eurovelo 6, and in the future will connect with the ViaFluvia‐
ViaRhona
Easily accessible by train (several stations along the route)
Tourist sites : The cities of Moulins, Vichy, Clermont‐Ferrand and Issoire…LONG-DISTANCE CYCLE ROUTES
1 Grande Traversée du Jura by bike
Totalling 360 km between the city of
Montbéliard (Doubs) in the north and Culoz
(Ain) at the southern end, passing through:
Morteau, Pontarlier, Mouthe, Morez, and
Bellegarde‐sur‐Valserine. It crosses the Haut‐
Jura Regional Nature Park. Ten towns along
the itinerary have charging stations for
electric bikess le long des itinéraires cyclables
GTJ 1
2 Les P’tites Routes du Soleil 4
870 km by bike from Geneva to the
Mediterranean
3 Les Routes de la lavande
More than 1,000 km by bike passing
through the mountains of Vercours and
Sainte‐Victoire, as well as the river gorges
2
of Ardèche and Verdon
4 La Route des Grandes des Alpes à
vélo
720 km by bike from Lake Geneva to the
Mediterranean via the mountain passes of 3
the AlpsLEGENDARY MOUNTAIN PASSES
LEGENDARY MOUNTAIN PASSES
These mountain roads and passes are
regularly included in the Tour de France and
attract cyclists from all over the world every
summer. Best to have a bit of training under
your belt to follow in the tire treads of the
greatest cycling champions. But the
magnificent landscapes along the way are
worth the effort!
1. Col du Pas de Peyrol (1 588 m)– Cantal
2. Col de la Croix Morand (1 403 m) – Puy‐ 4
de‐Dôme
3. Col de la République (1 000 m) ‐ Loire
4. Col du Grand Colombier (1 498 m) – Ain 2
5. L’ Alpe d’Huez (1 815 m) ‐ Isère
7
6. Col de la Madeleine (2 000 m) – 6
Maurienne 3 13
11
7. Col de l’Iseran (2 770 m) ‐ Maurienne 9
10
8. Col du Galibier (2 642 m) ‐ Maurienne 6 12
5 8
9. Col de Glandon (1 924 m) ‐ Maurienne
10. Col du Croix de Fer (2 067 m) – 1
14
Maurienne
11. Col de Mont‐Cenis ( 2 081 m) –
Maurienne
12. Col du Télégraphe – Maurienne
13. Lacets de Montvernier ‐ Maurienne
14. Col de la Machine ( 1 015m)
par la Route de Combe Laval ‐Vercors2 764 m
1 993 m
2 184 m Col du Petit Mont‐Cenis
Maurienne valley with the mythical cols
1 652 m Col d'Albanne
1 924 m
2 083 m
1 630 m Col du Molllard
2 067 m
1 566 m
1 531 m Col de Chaussy
1 440 m Col de Beauplan
2 642 m 1 348 m Col de la Confrérie
1 306 m Col du Sapey
1 210 m Col de Beaune
1 188 m Col du Grand Cucheron
Crédits photo: Glandon: © A. Gros // Croix de Fer: ©FFC // Galibier: © M. Zimmer // Mont Cenis ©Gilbert Pillou // Iseran: ©OT de Bonneval // Madeleine: ©Maurienne TourismeEVENTS AND FESTIVALS
• Le Tour de France : Since its creation, the Tour de France welcomed more than 350
times in a city or stage site in Auvergne‐Rhône‐Alpes destinations
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• The Ardéchoise ‐ 16 to 19 June 2021 (Ardèche) : Europe's largest cycling rally on
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HERE mountain roads, with around 15,000 cyclists.
• The Cyclo Les Copains in Ambert ‐ 2 to 4 July 2021 (Puy‐de‐Dôme) More than 2,500
cycle tourists and experienced cyclists come together to ride the roads of the
Livradois‐Forez Nature Park. The 33rd edition boasts new itineraries, including the
climb to the top of the famous Puy de Dôme, with 4 km of 12% slope.
• The Pape Marmotte Granfondo Alps ‐ 4 July 2021 (Alps) : A famous and legendary
174‐km cycling race with a total elevation gain of 5,000 m between Oisans and Savoie
via the mountain passes of Glandon and Galibier, ending with the 21 turn climb to
Alpe d'Huez.
• The Tour du Mont‐Blanc Cyclo ® ‐ 17‐20 July 2021 (Alps) One day, 330 km, 8,000 m of
elevation gain, through 3 countries (France, Switzerland, and Italy). A legendary
cycling event to experience on your own or in a team of 2.
• Every summer, mountain passes are reserved for cyclists:
‐ « Oisans Col Séries » ‐ from 6 July to 31 August 2021 (Alps): roads reserved for
cyclists every Tuesday morning (closed to motor vehicles)
‐ « Cols Emblématiques in the Pilat » Regional Nature Park in September
‐ Passes in the Ain department such as the Grand ColombierUSEFUL INFORMATIONS
Cycling‐roads websites : DMO & DMC websites :
• Via Allier • Cyclomundo
• Via Rhôna • Safran Tours
• V62‐V63 Sillon Alpin • Veymont Travel
• Véloire • France Bike Tours
• Via Fluvia • l’Autre chemin (E‐bike
• Voie Bleue tours)
• DolceVia • Ardèche Toursim
• Maurienne Tourism
• Savoie‐Mont‐Blanc
Tourism
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