Are you looking for a bike trip with mountain scenery, typical and lively villages such as Yenne or Chanaz and beautiful swimming spots? It is the recipe of this 4-day cycle trip where you will discover all the treasures around Aix-les-Bains, the gem of the riviera of the Alps.
Whenever you follow the cycle path of the lake of Bourget or the one of the ViaRhôna, or if you ride on small countryside roads, you will be amazed!
To enjoy yourself even more, do not hesitate to stop at the small wine-growers to have a taste of the regional wines, take part in a canoe ride on the canal of Savière or on board exploring the largest natural lake of France!
Alps riviera
GPS-app available
A 4-day loop bike tour in the Alps Riviera
Leave your problems behind with this short bike trip starting from Aix-les-Bains and take a real break getting on your bike to discover the treasures of this mountain region of France around the lake of Bourget.
Reference
VR0404
- Loop trip
- 4 days
- Moderate
- from April to October
- Minimum age 14 years old
GPS-app availableFrom
Prices
459€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.(included in your bike rental).
- We advise to take an extra set of clothes with you if you expect to arrive before 5p.m. at your accommodation.
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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- Practical information
- By plane: flight to Lyon or Chambéry
- By train: The train station of Aix-les-Bains is well connected to the railway network and you can easily access the station from many cities in France and Europe. For instance from Paris: duration 3h15; from Lyon: duration 1h10; from Geneva: duration 1h05. To plan your trip: https://www.thetrainline.com/?redirected=true
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)
Luggage
For this trip, bikes are equipped with 2 waterproof saddle bags with a capacity of 10 to 20L each to transport your luggage. Do not forget to put your items in a soft travel bag to be able that you can roll it up in your saddle bags.
For more comfort, you can choose to add luggage transport in your booking:
(see rate in "Prices")
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
We can provide you with travel documents in paper format (for a supplement of €15 for printing and postage), which include:
Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.
To get to departure point:
Parking
If you drive to Aix-les-Bains, you can park your car in the car park of your accomodation (subject to availability) or next to your hotel. The location and contact details of the car parks will
be given in your travel documents.
Meeting time:
The first day is a cycling day. We recommend you to arrive maximum in the late morning to enjoy your day fully without rushing. The renting bikes will be available from 9:30am. Bikes pick up
point and luggage drop off point (if you choose the option)will be given in your travel documents.
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Memory of the trip
4 bike travelers reviews
4.75 / 5
4.75 / 5
“ Perfect mini tour ”
On the 2023-08-02
by
Jo Corbeau
3 days around a scenic part of France. Very easy to get to,one hour by train from Geneva
“ A beautiful and peaceful ride through the Alps foothills and along the Rhone ”
On the 2023-05-19
by
Jason Marks
Our four-day loop through the Savoie foothills and along the Via Rhona was just what we hoped it would be. Easy to moderate biking, mostly on quiet country roads and bicycle trails. (There was one unavoidable highway stretch through a gorge, but the drivers were generally considerate.) The bikes (hybrids) were in great condition, the hotels comfortable and the scenery wonderful. The logistics for bike delivery and baggage transfer went smoothly.
Highlights included the Tunnel du Chat (bike/pedetrian tunnel through a high ridge), the loop visiting the marsh lands and a local wine producer (which we did as a full day trip), and wandering around the small town of Chanaz.
Highly recommended if you'd like a trip without too many other tourists!
“ 3 jours autour du lac du Bourget ”
On the 2022-08-26
by
Margotte
Un peu déçue: Circuit à vélo de 3 jours et non 4 jours comme indiqué sur le site du Vélo Voyageur. Parcours assez déséquilibré en termes de distances: 3ème journée trop courte avec de la route uniquement et des passages dangereux sans piste cyclable.
Hébergements et vélos très bien. Et le tour du Lac du Bourget vaut le déplacement!
“ Grégoire ”
On the 2022-07-18
by
Grégoire
Très beau trajet et peut de circulation d'une manière générale, le niveau de difficulté était bien adapté, et les vélos VTC haut de gamme et bien équipé.
Hébergement confortable et bien placé, certains manquait un peu de charme mais rien à dire sur le confort et l'accueil des hôteliers.
Merci à toute l'équipe.
