Water is your element? It goes without saying you will enjoy this adventure!
This loop-bike tour begins from Aix-les-Bains: soon you will discover the magnifient Rhône, the turquoise water of Bourget and Aiguebelette lakes but also the canal of Savière, the artifical lake of Cuchet or the waterfall of Glandieu.
Ride on your own pace: the daily steps are enough to have the time to visit all the treasures of the region but if you want to cycle more you have the opportunity to make a detour and immerse yourself in the heart of the vineyards and beautiful landscapes!
Enjoy nature and its calm atmosphere and be prepared to make some effort to enjoy even more the most beautiful places: that’s the recipe of this 7-day bike trip in the heart of the Alps Riviera.
Alps riviera
GPS-app available
A loop tour in the Alps riviera: cycling between the Rhone, the canal and the lakes
Starting from Aix-les-Bains and the lake of Bourget, get onto your bike to pass the charming hamlets of Belley and Chanaz and enjoy the most magnificient landscapes of Savoy!
Reference
VR0704
- Itinerant trip
- 7 days
- Moderate
- from mid-April to September
- Minimum age 14 years
GPS-app availableFrom
Prices
949€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size
- equipped : front rack pack, 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.
- 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
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
If you expect to arrive at the next accommodation before 5 p.m., we recommend that you take an extra set of clothes with you in your bicycle bag.
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 an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon
depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.
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Memory of the trip
6 bike travelers reviews
4.83 / 5
4.83 / 5
“ 1ère expérience réussie ”
On the 2024-09-15
by
B & P
Une 1ère expérience de séjour itinérant à vélo pleinement réussie grâce à l'organisation parfaite.
Les étapes sont courtes et les options proposées permettent de mieux découvrir la région.
Partout, l'accueil était charmant (et la literie au top !).
L'appli est intuitive et permet de se diriger facilement grâce aux alertes sonores et visuelles.
“ Très belle découverte... ”
On the 2023-08-16
by
Eric
Très agréable séjour au fil de l'eau, avec des paysages magnifiques et un circuit très accessible, sur des voies en grande partie réservées aux cyclistes. Bon suivi du "vélo voyageur" suite à un petit souci de bagage. Bon choix d'hôtels, à l'exception d'un que nous n'avons pas apprécié. Application GPS très pratique. Nous recommandons !
“ Un séjour très sympa autour du Lac du Bourget ”
On the 2023-07-23
by
Laurent
Nous avons choisi un circuit de 5 jours autour du lac du Bourget et en empruntant la ViaRhôna.
Après un petit souci mécanique sur un de nos vélo solutionné efficacement et rapidement, nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Le circuit était bien dimensionné, très agréable (à noter que nous utilisions des vélos à assistance électrique…) et l'application GPS efficace. Les lieux d'hébergement étaient calmes et sympas.
Bref, une très bonne expérience que nous renouvellerons sans doute.
“ CHOUPETTE ”
On the 2023-06-07
by
BEATRICE
Très belle région, super soleil et pistes très agréable.
“ Cycle trip in the Alps ”
On the 2022-07-27
by
Graham
Another great trip with Vélo Voyageur. Perfect organisation and a helpful GPS application, which we did not have on previous trips.
The daily distances were easily reached, but with extra suggestions for further visits on the way. The trip is in the Alps, but there are no mountain passes to negotiate!
The trip runs along one of the paths to Santiago de Compostela, so look out for pilgrims or signs on your journey.
Champagneux is just 10km or so from the Maison des enfants d'Izieu, which is definitely worth the visit (3h at least for a full experience). Aim also to spend some time in picturesque Chanaz where you can visit a working mill, producing excellent nut and hazlenut oil, among other products.
“ Enchanté! ”
On the 2022-07-25
by
José
Très belle randonnée, ce tour de la Riviera des Alpes. Le programme, bien équilibré, laisse de la place aux envies personnelles. Les hôtels sont à l'écoute de leurs hôtes.
Petit conseil aux personnes d'un certain âge: profitez de la proposition d'un vélo électrique; il permet de grimper sans problèmes certaines côtes du coin, même lors de canicules estivales.
