The valley of Gastronomy by bike

Vienne awaits, peacefully set along the riverbanks. Considered a birthplace of French gastronomy, it is an essential stop on any culinary journey.

You will stay at a 4-star Relais & Châteaux property, home to one of France’s most celebrated two-Michelin-star restaurants. Will you indulge in this exceptional dining experience, or be tempted by the property’s refined bistronomic restaurant?

To immerse yourself in the spirit of the river before your cycling adventure begins, we can arrange an additional night in Lyon at a charming 4-star hotel along the Saône—an elegant prelude in this magnificent city to awaken your appetite for the days ahead.

53 km stage - Low elevation gain - Estimated duration: 4 hours

Leave Vienne behind and enter a southern landscape of dramatic relief and sunlit slopes. You ride through one of France’s most prestigious wine regions: from Côte-Rôtie to Saint-Joseph, vineyards stretch endlessly along your route to tonight’s destination.

Your evening awaits in an elegant guesthouse set beside a majestic tree-lined park. Spend the night in a beautifully preserved 17th-century château, where refined comfort, warm hospitality, and a delightful table complete this idyllic countryside setting.

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37 km stage - Low elevation gain - Estimated duration: 2.5 hours

Follow the riverbanks through open landscapes of orchards and hillside vineyards producing Crozes-Hermitage, a rich and elegant wine. Pause at a local cellar to discover the spicy aromas of this celebrated appellation. For a perfect pairing, why not extend the experience with a visit to the Valrhona Chocolate City, where a chocolate-inspired lunch delights the curious and the connoisseur alike? A truly original experience.

Tonight, you arrive in the Drôme region. An iconic address awaits: an elegant 4-star hotel where tradition meets modernity. Choose between a refined bistronomic dinner or a full gastronomic experience for an unforgettable evening.

46 km stage - Elevation gain: 100 m - Estimated duration: 3.5 hours

Head south along the dedicated cycling path toward Valence. The covered market halls—true ambassadors of the Gastronomy Valley—reveal the region’s finest local flavors proudly presented by passionate producers.nYour ride continues toward Livron-sur-Drôme, where the route leaves the river and climbs gently into rolling hills. Panoramic views open onto plains and valleys bathed in light.

Settle in for the night in a sumptuous 18th-century building steeped in history and nestled in the heart of the vineyards. This is the perfect place to enjoy a wine tasting from the estate. Dinner will be prepared by a talented and instinctive young chef who is sensitive to the seasons of his terroir and creates elegant and artful menus without artifice.

57 km stage - Elevation gain: 100 m - Estimated time: 4 hours

Follow the turquoise waters of the Drôme as they wind toward the Rhône, now framed by cypress trees and olive groves—a subtle hint of Provence. Cross the remarkable Rochemaure footbridge before reaching Malataverne.

Here, a 14th-century Provençal bastide nestled within a peaceful park opens its doors. This five-star haven of tranquility is home to a Michelin-starred chef whose inspired cuisine highlights the bounty of his own kitchen garden. The wine cellar holds treasures sure to delight enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

A truly unforgettable experience to round off your journey.

Return transfer to Vienna after breakfast.

This getaway along the Rhône is coming to an end, leaving behind memories of sunshine on the hillsides, shared moments of flavour, and the river that was your companion every step of the way. After breakfast, a return transfer by taxi will take you back to your starting point. And if the adventure has given you a appetite for travel, other cycling routes await you to extend the magic of the landscapes, tastes and discoveries.