EuroVelo 17 Rhone Cycle Route

France

In France EuroVelo 17 is known as ViaRhôna and the route brings you from the shores of Lake Geneva to the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea along the banks of the River Rhone. This 815 km cycling route takes cycling tourists from the alpine panoramas to the beaches of the Camargue, while crossing the emblematic vineyard landscapes of the Côtes du Rhône and the southern part of Provence, home to hilltop villages, lavender fields, olive groves and gastronomic discoveries. It is a genuine path of civilizations, the ViaRhôna presents 2000 years of history and cultural heritage, including three UNESCO world heritage sites (in Lyon, Avignon, Arles).

Download here the full GPS tracks of EuroVelo 17 - Rhone Cycle Route in France and start planning your next cycling holidays!

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Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

France Vélo Tourisme

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

France Vélo Tourisme platform offers many major cycling routes and destinations in France, including mountain bike routes, practical advices for traveling by bike, a route calculator with a map, as well as contact details for Accueil Vélo service providers throughout the country.

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Accueil Vélo

"Accueil Velo" is a national accreditation scheme guaranteeing a high quality of services for cyclists using French cycle routes. You will find accommodations, bike rental and repair companies, restaurants, tourist offices and places to visit.

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France on EuroVelo 17: ViaRhôna

EuroVelo 17 goes from the border with Switzerland to the coast and beaches of the Mediterranean in the south of France, after 1,050 km of cycle paths. From Alpine panoramas to Camargue beaches across emblematic landscapes of the Cotes du Rhône vineyards and those of the southern Provence: hilltop villages, lavender or olive tree fields, gastronomic discoveries.

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Maps & Guides

EuroVelo 17: Genfersee Rundtour – Tour du Léman [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 17 in Switzerland around Lake Geneva (192 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:50,000 scale, elevation & distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.

EuroVelo 17: ViaRhôna [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This cycling guide describes the section of EuroVelo 17 in Switzerland from Geneva and in France (772 km). It's the perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. It can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the guide user manual available at esterbauer.com/international. Also available in French since November 2022.

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