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The ViaRhona: from Condrieu to Montélimar 5 days

Cycling along the Rhone river and its vineyards
  • Duration 5 days
  • Activity Biking
  • Holiday among adults
  • Theme rivers and canals
695€

Information : The ViaRhona: from Condrieu to Montélimar 5 days

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Presentation

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.

Looking for a longer stay? Discover our tour The ViaRhôna from Vienne to Montélimar in 7 days

You'll love

  • popping in to see a winegrower to taste a range of Hermitage wines
  • the sweet visit if ever there was to the Valrhôna Museum of Chocolate!
  • the route, specially conceived with cycletourists in mind
  • arriving at last in the characteristically Provençal streets of Montélimar

Program : The ViaRhona: from Condrieu to Montélimar 5 days

  • D1 Arrival late afternoon

    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)

Tariffs high season

From May 16 to September 15, daily departures

IN DOUBLE ROOM

Adult : 730 €
Junior (12 - 17) :  730 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 50 €

IN TRIPLE ROOM

Adult : 695  €
Junior (12 - 17) : 695 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 50 €

IN SINGLE ROOM

910 €

SOLO TRAVELLER

1060 €

Tariffs low season

From April 1st to May 15 and from September 16 to October 31, daily departures.

IN A DOUBLE ROOM

Adult :  695 €
Junior (12 - 17) : 695 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 50 €

IN TRIPLE ROOM

Adult: 660  €
Junior (12 - 17) : 660 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 50 €

IN A SINGLE ROOM

875 €

SOLO TRAVELLER

1025 €

What's included?

  • 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)

Comments

Global note
4.5
  • Itinéraire varié, pittoresque, souvent sauvage et en plus gastronomique. Echanges chaleureux avec les organisateurs de l'agence.

  • Premières vacances en vélo. Super agréable la ViaRhôna. Vacances loin de la foule.

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