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Bike rides in Isère

For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Isère. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful bike rides.

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The Most Beautiful bike rides in Isère

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Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna : Sablons / Sarras / Tournon-sur-Rhône / Glun

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 12 Open

36.4 km

2:25 h

17 m

24 m

This ViaRhôna stage runs between steep vineyards and dense orchards. Heading south from Lyon, this is the first ViaRhôna stage to enter the rugged Ardèche, a beautiful département (or French county) on the mighty Rhône’s west flank. Here, the tamed river supports orchards, market gardens and vines producing top-class Saint-Joseph wines.
Arriving at the town of Tournon-sur-Rhône, follow the provisional signage to continue along the route.

ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône

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Bicycle Ride · L'Ain

Cycling tour: follow the water, between Rhone and Guiers.

recommended route Difficulty easy

25.9 km

2:00 h

21 m

This loop follows the banks of the Rhône and the Guiers. The history, fauna and flora of this particular territory are to be discovered by strolling along the water.

Montagne de l'Ain

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Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna : Belley / Groslée via St-Genix-sur-Guiers

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 6

44.8 km

3:30 h

151 m

208 m

This ViaRhôna stage meanders through the beautiful Bugey area, between the majestic Rhône and the Lavours Marshes, below the imposing Grand Colombier Mountain. To the south, enjoy the Haut-Rhône plain, the mountains and the vineyards, arriving at the Pays de Lhuis and Izieu through magnificently varied countryside.
On this stage, you follow greenways and laid-out roads, except when going through La Balme’s tunnels, where the road is narrow and very busy .

ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône

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Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna : Groslée / La Balme-les-Grottes

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 7

51.8 km

3:30 h

63 m

62 m

This ViaRhôna stage takes you through unspoilt countryside beside the Rhône. Hidden in the magnificent landscapes of the southern Bugey, with their mountains and forests, lie splendid lakes and marshes. You pass lovely villages like Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey and Sault-Brénaz, and the more secretive La Balme-les-Grottes, with its great caves and picturesque centre. A lovely greenway links "La Vallée Bleue" to Lagnieu. At Lagnieu Bridge, follow the D 1075 and D 65 to join La-Balme-les-Grottes, Be careful on the road (no signposting).

ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône

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Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna de Lyon à Saint-Romain-en-Gal / Vienne

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 10

35.5 km

2:20 h

73 m

84 m

Après l’ardente agitation lyonnaise, cette étape de ViaRhôna mène à Givors, puis Saint-Romain-en-Gal. Ce territoire plus qu’un autre, est au cœur de l’histoire de la navigation fluviale.

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Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna : Sablons / Sarras / Tournon-sur-Rhône / Glun

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 12 Open

Distance 36.4 km

Duration 2:25 h

Ascent 17 m

Descent 24 m

This ViaRhôna stage runs between steep vineyards and dense orchards. Heading south from Lyon, this is the first ViaRhôna stage to enter the rugged ...

from ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône, ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône

Bicycle Ride · L'Ain

Cycling tour: follow the water, between Rhone and Guiers.

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 25.9 km

Duration 2:00 h

Ascent 21 m

Descent 21 m

This loop follows the banks of the Rhône and the Guiers. The history, fauna and flora of this particular territory are to be discovered by ...

from Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier, Montagne de l'Ain

Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna : Belley / Groslée via St-Genix-sur-Guiers

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 6

Distance 44.8 km

Duration 3:30 h

Ascent 151 m

Descent 208 m

This ViaRhôna stage meanders through the beautiful Bugey area, between the majestic Rhône and the Lavours Marshes, below the imposing Grand ...

from ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône, ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône

Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna : Groslée / La Balme-les-Grottes

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 7

Distance 51.8 km

Duration 3:30 h

Ascent 63 m

Descent 62 m

This ViaRhôna stage takes you through unspoilt countryside beside the Rhône. Hidden in the magnificent landscapes of the southern Bugey, with their ...

from ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône, ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône

Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna de Lyon à Saint-Romain-en-Gal / Vienne

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 10

Distance 35.5 km

Duration 2:20 h

Ascent 73 m

Descent 84 m

Après l’ardente agitation lyonnaise, cette étape de ViaRhôna mène à Givors, puis Saint-Romain-en-Gal. Ce territoire plus qu’un autre, est au cœur ...

from ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône, ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône

Bicycle Ride · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

ViaRhôna de La Balme-les-Grottes à Jons

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 8

Distance 36.2 km

Duration 2:25 h

Ascent 96 m

Descent 107 m

Aux confins du Bugey, cette étape de ViaRhôna s’écarte légèrement du fleuve pour rejoindre progressivement les Balcons du Rhône, où villages ...

from ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône, ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône

Bicycle Ride · Drôme

Radroute Vallée de l'Isère

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 42.7 km

Duration 3:15 h

Ascent 90 m

Descent 1 m

Die grüne Fahrradroute des Isère-Tals (V63) folgt 42 km lang dem Flusslauf von Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans nach Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, wo die Isère in ...

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