Ever heard of the ViaRhona, the soft path along the Rhône valley?
815 kilometres of greenway from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea, to the delight of cyclists and walkers.
Begun in 2008, its gradual development will continue until 2028.
“A link between the Swiss Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, ViaRhôna allows you to discover the Rhône valley by bike, with its natural areas, unique heritage, remarkable sites and gastronomy. The complete itinerary is currently under construction. “
By bike, on foot or with anything that runs without a motor, follow the Rhone River from Lake Geneva or Lake Geneva on the Franco-Swiss border to the Camargue in the Rhone delta, a gentle route that’s unique in Europe!
The ViaRhôna is also a variant of the Deux-Mers cycle route from Beaucaire, heading towards the Languedoc-Roussillon region and the towns of La Grande-Motte and Sète.
The ViaRhôna: sections and stages
Discover the itineraries of the Rhône cycle route, by section or by stage, so you can choose the route that’s best for you, from Lake Geneva, on the border between France and Switzerland, to the Mediterranean.
The stages of the ViaRhôna
- 5 sections, 21 stages for your breaks and walks :
Geneva to Lyon section, 7 stages
- ViaRhôna from Geneva to Vulbens (33 km)
- Vulbens to Seyssel (27 km)
- from Seyssel to Belley via Chanaz (33 km) (French)
- from Belley to Groslée via St-Genix-sur-Guiers (39 km) (French)
- from Groslée to La Balme-les-Grottes (36 km) (French)
- from La Balme-les-Grottes to Jons (35 km) (French)
- from Jons to Lyon (29 km) (French)
Lyon to Valence section, 4 stages
- from Lyon to Saint-Romain-en-Gal (34 km) (French)
- from Saint-Romain-en-Gal / Vienne to Sablons (33 km) (French)
- from Sablons to Tournon-sur-Rhône (38.9 km) (French)
- Tournon-sur-Rhône to Valence (21 km) (French)
Section from Valence to Avignon, 4 stages
- from Valence to Le Pouzin (35 km) (French)
- from Le Pouzin to Châteauneuf-du-Rhône/Viviers (33.5 km) (French)
- from Châteauneuf-du-Rhône/Viviers to Pont-Saint-Esprit (35 km) (French)
- Pont-Saint-Esprit / Caderousse (28 km)
- Caderousse / Avignon (36 km)
Section from Avignon to Sète and Port-Saint-Louis, 6 stages
- Avignon / Vallabrègues-Beaucaire (38 km)
- Beaucaire / Saint-Gilles (32 km)
- St-Gilles / Aigues-Mortes (32 km)
- Aigues-Mortes / Palavas-les-Flots (27 km)
- Palavas-les-Flots / Sète (37 km)
- Beaucaire / Arles (19 km)
- Arles / Port-St-Louis-du-Rhône (52 km)
Map of the Viarhôna
See the map of the green route along the Rhône river:
- See also IGN maps of the Rhône valley
The train and the ViaRhôna
Along the ViaRhôna, you can take the train to come and go and choose your route.
Meet at the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes station (French) of your choice on the Lyon-Avignon train line (French):
Book a ticket
- Book train tickets to and from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with :
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- Map and stages of the ViaRhôna
- Train timetables and tickets (French)
- Cycle routes and greenways in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (French)
- Where to stay in the Rhône Valley?
- ViaRhona backpacker’s guide
- IGN maps of the Rhône valley
- TV report along the Rhône: from Switzerland to the Mediterranean
- Eurovelo France and Europe (French)