The ViaRhona: from Condrieu to Montélimar 5 days

Arrival in Les Roches de Condrieu in late afternoon.

Dinner and night in 3 star hotel with panoramic view on the Rhone river.

58 km with 200m total uphill. Duration about 4hrs

Vineyards of the elegant "Côtes-Rôties", planted in remarkable terraces on the steep slopes. Here in the calm of the banks of the river Rhône, you'll enjoy the verdant sun-soaked countryside.

Dinner and night in a 3 star hotel in Tournon centre.

59 km with total uphill 200m. Duration about 5hrs

The majestic river steers you towards Valence. Already, drifting Mediterranean scents suggest the nearness of Provence. On the left bank (the Drôme department - on the right bank it's the Ardèche), the plain is broader and you pass through a multitude of fruit trees: peach, cherry, apricot and more...

Dinner and night in 3 star hotel with pool.

41 km with total uphill 100m. Duration about 3hrs

Now on the right bank (Ardèche Department), you enter the Vivarais and gain a little height over the river Rhône. Through small yet undeniably charming villages you make your way towards the broad Provençal avenues of Montélimar.

After eating out, night and breakfast in 2 star hotel.

Transfer to the first accomodation in the morning :
- By train to Les Roches de Condrieu (via Vienne, connection 20 mn)

If you have your own bikes, we advise you to take your car to Montélimar after leaving your bikes and luggage at the Roches de Condrieu on day 1 and to get back on the train that day.

You can also prefer to return by taxi with your bikes and luggage from Montélimar (extra charge on request)