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Category A: You arrive in a charming B&B.
Category B: You arrive in a comfortable hotel, with a swimming-pool.
Discover the charms of Guiers region, a tributary of Rhone river. Do not miss to taste the local delicacy: the Saint-Genix. This brioche topped with pralines delights kids and adults.
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Day-trip to Port-de-Groslée
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Day-trip to Port-de-Groslée
You leisurely follow the riversides of the wild Rhone river on the bike path before crossing the river to reach Glandieu, a village nestled at the foot of the Massif du Bugey. A perfect photo break at the impressive 60-meter high waterfall, located right in the middle of the village!
Your bike ride continues on small country roads, where you admire the houses, made of rammed earth, a very old construction technique that uses mud bricks. After a break in Groslée, ride on the left bank of the Rhone river with a more wild landscape to admire the beautiful views on the mountains. On the way, you can take a swim in Cuchet lake, there’s nothing like it!
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This biking loop without difficulty and mostly on cycling paths is ideal for families. It pays tribute to Galletti, who built in the village of Champagneux a wireless station, one of the world’s most powerful at this time, in 1912. Ride along the Rhone river to discover the impressive natural site of "gorges de la Balme". You can add a small detour to Cité du gâteau if you are a food lover!
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Famous smuggler in the 18th century, Louis Mandrin is your guide on this signposted biking route. The itinerary gains height towards the Col de la Crusille. Beautiful panoramas reward your efforts from the promontories of Sainte-Marie-d’Alvey and Rochefort. In addition you can enjoy a visit to Galletti’s museum if you are a history buff. On the way back, you will discover some cultural and traditional treasures such as Montfleury castle or sweet treats.
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
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equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
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)
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.
Our documentation contains a very detailed description of the itinerary. No matter how you usually navigate, you will find your way thanks to our comprehensive guidance material including:
- 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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Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
For this short trip your travel documents will be sent electronically.
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.