Information : The ViaRhona: from Condrieu to Montélimar 5 days
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A cycling trip along the Rhône river. All down the valley you'll enjoy pedalling at your own rhythm through a rich and varied built heritage, and the broad Côte du Rhône vineyards . Saunter along the left bank, roam along the right - you're sure to appreciate the diversity of environment in this mighty fluvial empire.
Arrival in Les Roches de Condrieu in late afternoon.
Dinner and night in 3 star hotel with panoramic view on the Rhone river.
D2
From Les Roches de Condrieu to Tournon sur Rhône
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.
D3
From Tournon sur Rhône to Loriol
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.
D4
From Loriol to Montélimar
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.
D5
Departure
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)
Half board every night excepted the last night in Montelimar on bed and breakfast
Charming 2 and 3 star hotels
Your luggage is transported for you
Roadbook and route-marked maps provided
Update GPS tracks.
Technical and logistical assistance provided
Return trip to the first accommodation in the morning by train to Les Roches de Condrieu
Optional
Bike rental from :
Bike for adult or junior : 115 €
Trailer bike : 70 €
Child seat : 8 €
Electric power bike rental for adult or junior: 160 €
What's not included?
Beverage and extra
Round trip transfer from Home to the first accomodation
Facultative cancellation and repatriation insurance
Characteristics of circuits
Cycling holiday from place to place.
25 to 70 km, around 2hrs30 to 5hrs at your own rhythm.
Altitude change: minimal.
Organisation
These outings are much more about relaxed exploration than athletic performance. Your luggage is transported between lodgings and a roadbook will guide you from beginning to end. We also provide the logistical and technical support necessary.
Accommodation is in 2 or 3 star hotels chosen for their atmosphere, warm welcome and environmental and architectural setting.
N.B : the accommodation described above is given as an indication and may vary according to availability at the moment your reservation is finalized.
Access
By car
Highway A7 exit n°10 Condrieu
By air
Airport of Lyon Saint Exupéry (airport code LYS), then train.
By train
St Clair du Rhône - Les Roches de Condrieu station, French railways (SNCF)
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4.5
Itinéraire varié, pittoresque, souvent sauvage et en plus gastronomique. Echanges chaleureux avec les organisateurs de l'agence.
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