E-book: Practical Guide to the ViaRhôna by Bike

The complete guide to preparing your ViaRhôna and riding from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean at your own pace.

Everything you need to organise your adventure from Saint-Gingolph to Sète: how to split your days, where to sleep, what gear to take and how to anticipate the road sections, temporary links, the mistral wind, the heat and the busiest areas. 36 pages designed to help you prepare about 706 km following the Rhône, through Lake Geneva, the Bugey, Lyon, the Rhône valley vineyards, Provence and the Camargue.

What you will find inside:

• 7 stages in detail from Saint-Gingolph to Sète, with distances, levels, terrain, key passages and Les Bornées advice
• An athletic route designed over 7 days, with about 3 h 30 to 6 hours of riding per day, excluding breaks
• The main difficulties to anticipate: the road start between Saint-Gingolph and Thonon, some temporary links, getting out of Lyon, the mistral, the heat and the crowds on the coast
• GPX pointers and good habits to keep your track available offline
• 3 extra getaways: around Lac du Bourget, the Dolce Via and a loop in the Camargue gardoise
• Advice on organising your nights, understanding the Accueil Vélo label and choosing from several places to stay at each stage
• A section on safety, mechanics and essential repairs
• A complete checklist for gear, clothing, electronics and the essentials to keep within reach
• Useful apps, product recommendations and Les Bornées perks with our partner Alltricks
• A section on what to anticipate when travelling by bike as a woman

Who is it for? For cyclists who want to discover the ViaRhôna over a few stages or ride the full crossing from Lake Geneva to Sète. The full route is mainly for people used to riding several days in a row, while some stages remain more accessible.