Guide to The River Rhone Cycle Route, an 895km bicycle ride starting
high in the Alps of central Switzerland and finishing at the
Mediterranean Sea, near Marseille. The route-- which is mostly
downhill--is divided into 20 stages (averaging 45km per stage) and can
be completed by most cyclists in 12-14 days. The described route uses
two waymarked national cycle trails: the Swiss R1 Rhone Route and the
French ViaRhôna, which together have been adopted by the ECF (European
Cyclists' Federation) as EuroVélo route EV17. The guide provides
detailed route descriptions and 1:150,000 mapping for each stage,
together with plenty of practical advice such as preparing for the
journey, transport options there and back, what to take, accommodation
en route, and more. A Swiss/French glossary is also included. Taking in
dramatic mountain vistas, Lake Geneva's enchanting beauty, and the
coastal delights of southern France, the route showcases some of the
region's most spectacular scenery, making it a veritable gem for any
tour cyclist looking to stretch their legs in stunning surrounds. If a
visual feast is not enough, cyclists can indulge in the gastronomic
wonders of the region. And need we mention the fact that the Rhone flows
through some of the greatest wine producing regions of both Switzerland
and France?
