Sun, wine and culture
The Rhone-Route connects – between Oberwald and Geneva – three completely different types of landscapes: In the Goms, the landscape is alpine and the route consists for the most part of downhill rides with an occasional rise. In Brig, the Rhone valley widens. Nowhere in Switzerland, is there more sunshine than here in the Wallis.
Another change of scenery in Villeneuve. The wide, light flooded area of the Lake of Geneva on one side, the wine hills with sounding names on the other side of the route accompany the cyclist on his way towards the goal of Geneva. The Rhone-Route offers scenic and cultural variety and the flat route profile makes it perfect for casual cyclists aswell.
The essentials at a glance
Cycling tour along the Rhone Route from Oberwald to Geneva through Switzerland's diverse landscapes. The route leads through the sunny Goms valley, past baroque churches and vineyards in Valais, historic Sion with its castles, along Lake Geneva through UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux vineyards to the cosmopolitan city of Geneva. Includes wine tasting in Varen, daily luggage transfers, and navigation app. Medium difficulty with approximately 50 km average daily distance.
Itinerary
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Luggage drop-off in Oberwald. In this part of Switzerland, the Rhone is still called Rotten. You ride through the sunny high valley towards Brig. In the evening you visit the World Nature Forum in the neigbouring village of Naters with information to the UNESCO World Heritage – Region Jungfrau-Aletsch.
approx. 50 km
275 m
970 m
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The main valley in the Valais widens, the sun warms the dry mountain slopes. Between Leuk and Sierre an unruly part of the Rhone, and the Pfynwald, a nature reserve on a huge mound of glacier detritus; this natural park marks also the borderline between the German and French speaking Valais.
approx. 44 km
280 m
415 m
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The capital city Sion shows its historical castles, churches and mansions. The lower Rhone-Valley is dominated by the high-alpine scenery of the Dents du Midi. A world of fertile fruit orchards and vineyards.
approx. 47 km
15 m
80 m
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From the heights, a round tower guards Martigny on its bend in the Rhone at the valley’s narrowest point. St-Maurice guards golden church treasures. High mountains and lowlands, Lac Léman hidden behind reeds and defiant Chillon Castles on the water.
approx. 56 km
115 m
200 m
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Lac Léman, a big silver lake surrounded by snowy summits and vineyards, e.g. UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux. Along the shores: Vevey, Montreux, and the metropolis of Lausanne, "Olympia-City" and the centre of life of the people of Vaud.
The terraced vines between Morges and Nyon are known as "La Côte". Fruity Chasselas is pressed here and sweetens your ride. Down on the lakeshore, the market towns of Morges and Rolle pass by. Almost kitschy: the castles of Nyon and Prangins.
approx. 65 km
690 m
670 m
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Above the terraced La Côte vineyards, down on the lake the market towns of Morges, Rolle and Nyon. Villas and yachts and the cosmopolitan city of Geneva announces itself with boulevards and its 140 m-high water fountain «Jet d'eau». After arrival in Geneva luggage retrieval and departure.
approx. 26 km
140 m
160 m
Tour character
Hilly in the first sections in the high valley of Goms. From Brig, the Rhone-Route leads through flat areas and is suitable for leisure cyclists. From Sion you will have to face some headwind. A highlight is the tour through the vineyards of Lavaux. In the urban sections you will have to face some traffic and busy roads.
Payment option: You can pay it in 2 installments - We can invoice you monthly. The total amount costs MUST be paid 60 days prior to departure.
Category:Category: 4 and 3 Stars - CAT-A
3 Stars Hotels CAT B
Prices per person in Double room in CHF
Surcharge Single Room: CHF 345-
Services & Information
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Included:
Accommodation in your selected category incl. breakfast
Daily luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
Subsidy for arrival by train
Wine tasting in Varen (not possible on Sundays)
Carefully elaborated route description
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
Service hotline
Note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
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Arrival/Departure:
Arrival by public transport to Oberwald. For direct arrival: Drop off your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
Departure by public transport from Geneva. Direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.
Arrival by train
Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.
On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.
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Travel documents "digital"
We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.
In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
Your travel program
Luggage tags
Description of how to use the app
Any vouchers
The Eurotrek/Glacier Bike Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.
Our Rentals Bikes
Rental bike cost (Entire trip)
27 speed country bike: US 155,00
E-bike 25km/h: U$ 354,00
27-speed Country Bike
Our 27-gear, Tour de Suisse branded country bike is a robust and comfortable touring bike.
S = 44 cm (150 - 172 cm)
M = 50 cm (172 - 186 cm)
L = 56 cm (186 - 196 cm)
Electric bike 25 km/h
Our Flyer C8.1 features a high level of comfort, easy handling and state-of-the-art technology. NB: minimum age 16 years (or 14 years with moped licence)
XS = 41cm (bis 160cm)
S = 45cm (160-170cm)
M = 50cm (170-180cm)
L = 55cm (ab 180cm)
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