The ViaRhona: from Condrieu to Montélimar

As the afternoon slowly fades away, you arrive at Les Roches-de-Condrieu, a peaceful setting nestled in a bend of the Rhône River, south of Lyon. Here, the first night offers a tête-à-tête with the river: watching it flow is like starting your journey.

Dinner and overnight stay in a 3* hotel with a majestic view over the Rhône river.

And for those who wish to start the adventure a little earlier, a stopover in Lyon — the former capital of Gaul — can be organised as a prelude to your journey.

57 km stage - Minimal elevation gain - Estimated duration: 4 hours

In the morning, hop on your bike and let the wind guide you south along the ViaRhôna, which winds its way between Drôme and Ardèche.
The Rhône, your faithful companion, nourishes the land where orchards, vegetable gardens and vineyards flourish. The ride carries on along the left bank, in the heart of wine producing country: in front of you, the Rhône valley stretches out, blending greenery, light and silence. Here, Hermitage offers you its AOC wine as a promise of pleasure after your efforts.
And for food lovers, the Cité du Chocolat is a delicious stopover that will take you back to your childhood.

Dinner and overnight stay in a 3* hotel in the centre of Tournon.

59 km stage - Minimal elevation gain - Estimated duration: 4 hours

Still following the river, you cycle to Valence, whose historic centre is definitely worth a visit before heading on to Loriol. Already, a warm breeze from the south floats in the air: the scent of the Mediterranean, a foretaste of Provence.
On the left bank, the vineyards gradually give way to fruit trees that peacefully watch over your progress.

Dinner and overnight stay in a 3* hotel with swimming pool.

41 km stage - Minimal elevation gain - Estimated duration: 3 hours

This new stage runs along the right bank, on the Ardèche side. You enter the heart of Vivarais, a land of art and history where monuments and authentic villages stand proudly side by side.
As you stroll through the peaceful narrow streets lined with stone houses, time seems to slow down. Then Montélimar, the city of nougat, appears, where the Allées Provençales welcome you under their hundred-year-old plane trees.

Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay in a 3* hotel in the heart of Montélimar.

After breakfast, take your time to travel back by train to Les Roches de Condrieu.

If you have hired bicycles, you can leave them at the hotel in Montélimar.

If you are travelling with your own bikes, we recommend that you drop off your car in Montélimar after leaving your bikes and luggage at Les Roches de Condrieu on the day of your arrival and take the train back the same day.

We can also arrange a taxi transfer with your bikes and luggage from Montélimar (additional charge on request).