ViaRhôna TR1 - Lake Geneva > Lyon in 7 days by bike

Signs

Depending on the area you cross, you'll find different types of signposting with the ViaRhôna logo and EuroVelo 17 identifier. Please note that signage is not yet present on the entire route.

Difficult passages

The Saint-Gingolph - Le Locum section has been equipped with exclusive right-of-way since May 2019. Between Le Locum and Evian, the route is reserved for seasoned cyclists. Be careful between Geneva and Seyssel: this section of the ViaRhôna is reserved for hardened and determined cyclists. Its route, topography and motorized traffic make it inadvisable for families and leisure cyclists. Between Seyssel and Belley, from the pont du Fier to the pont de la Loi, the heavily trafficked D 991 then D 904 roads with their steep gradients call for great caution. Caution: very tricky section between Virignin and La Balme: 3 km stretch of unmade road with heavy traffic, 1 tunnel on the left bank of the river and 2 others on the right bank, with steep gradients: for expert cyclists only at present. Between Groslée and La Balme-les-Grottes, from the Lagnieu bridge, take care on the road (no markings). Between La Balme-les-Grottes and Jons, provisional route on small unmarked roads. Slopes at Hières-sur-Amby. Before Saint-Romain de-Jalionas (on the D 65B), take the Chemin de Peillard, on the right, not very visible. Beware of traffic on parts of the D 55.

Topoguides references

The ViaRhôna from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean - Chamina Discover the 780 km ViaRhôna itinerary along the Rhône, from Lake Geneva to the Camargue and Sète. 36 fully-marked stages to discover by bike, either as a touring route or as a series of rides. Publisher: Chamina Author: Olivier Scagnetti Pages : 111 Cartography: 1:100,000 Price: €15 -------------- ViaRhôna from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean - Ouest France From Geneva to the Mediterranean, discover the 15 best stages of the Véloroute du Rhône, the tourist gems, towns, detours and museums to discover along the great sunshine cycle route. Publisher: Ouest France Author : Michel Bonduelle Pages: 142 Cartography: 1:100,000 Price: €14.90 -------------- ViaRhôna from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean - Le Routard / Hachette One of the most beautiful cycling challenges is to link Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea, the heights of the Alps to the marshes of the Camargue, following the course of the Rhône: this is the ViaRhôna route. Publisher: Hachette Authors: Philippe GLOAGUEN and Philippe COUPY Pages: 200 Cartography: 1:100,000 Price: €14.90

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