• Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
  • Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna
Isère

Climbing and cycling holiday along the Via Rhôna

Réf : NCFYKL

In summary

  • Sports
    Leisure Cycling , Rock climbing
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    All levels

    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision and/or the program will be adapted to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Isère
  • Age
    From 18 - 60 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    24.2 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French
    English
    Spanish

In a few words

Imagine a cycling and climbing journey in the heart of nature, setting the rhythm for each day. Along the Via Rhôna , this unique trip invites you to travel at the river's pace, amidst diverse landscapes , charming villages , and the unspoiled hills of the Bugey region. Each morning, you cycle at your own pace on accessible routes, carried by the freedom of the journey and the breathtaking panoramas.

Each stage leads you to a different climbing area . In Hières-sur-Amby , the sculpted rock faces offer ideal routes for beginners or those looking to improve their skills . In Vertrieu , the slabs and cracks demand precision and fluidity in a unique, mineral setting. Further on, near Entrelacs , climbing takes place in a remarkable natural environment on the shores of Lake Bourget , with a variety of routes suitable for all levels.

Guided with care and attention , this trip emphasizes enjoyment , progress , and camaraderie . Much more than just a sporting adventure, it's a human and active experience , based on sharing, discovery, and immersion in nature. A truly memorable experience that extends long after the final climb.

The highlights

  • Cycling tour to get from one climbing site to another
  • Rock climbing at various sites: Hières-sur-Amby, Vertrieu and Lake Bourget
  • A stay accessible to all levels, focused on enjoyment, progress, and conviviality.
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Sport

Level

Leisure Cycling

All levels

Levels

All levels

Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision and/or the program will be adapted to each person's level.

Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision and/or the program will be adapted to each person's level.

The expert's opinion

Site: Hières-sur-Amby; Vertrieu; Entrelacs

Type: limestone, sports site with discovery area

Grades: Hières-sur-Amby (4c - 7c); Vertrieu (4b - 7a); Entrelacs (5a - 8a)

Level: accessible to all

Objectives: safety, enjoyment, progression

Equipment provided: ✔ ropes – quickdraws – helmets – belay device – harness

Please bring: climbing shoes - if you have your own harness, please let us know

In figures

Road bike

  • Average duration/day: 4h
  • Average distance/day: 35 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 61 m
  • Average daily descent: 61 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Road

Rock climbing

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Predominant type of road : Cliff/Rack

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Spanish
Julien
Julien

Julien, a lifelong sportsman, discovered climbing later in life… and it was a revelation. He turned it into his profession, but one question kept coming up: how to continue experiencing these adventures without increasing our impact on the planet he loves so much? That's how the idea was born: to offer all-inclusive climbing trips, where the pleasure of climbing is combined with a different way of traveling – using sustainable transportation, primarily by bicycle.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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    First pedal strokes and first holds

    • Activity Road bike
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Distance 50 km
    • Positive elevation gain 150 m
    • Negative elevation 150 m
    • Activity Rock climbing
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Predominant type of road Cliff/Rack
    • Accommodation Camping
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    We meet up to get acquainted, adjust our bikes, and set the stage for the trip during a safety briefing. Then the adventure truly begins: a 50km bike ride along the Rhône River , on a gentle and accessible route, heading towards the cliffs of Hières-sur-Amby . After a peaceful picnic, it's time for a first climbing session at a natural site, or simply some relaxation, depending on the energy level of the group or each individual. The day ends peacefully at the campsite, with a convivial dinner and our first night under the stars.

    Day 1

Note

We may experience delays due to unforeseen circumstances. Please allow for some flexibility and anticipate any potential changes to your train tickets.

Accommodation

Access

Departure
Gare de Lyon Part-Dieu, Place Charles Béraudier, Lyon, France
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
Gare d'Aix-les-Bains-Le Revard, Place de la Gare, Aix-les-Bains, France
Day 5 - 16h30

We may experience delays due to unforeseen circumstances. Please allow for some flexibility and anticipate any potential changes to your train tickets.


Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lyon Part-Dieu

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The stay will be supervised by a qualified instructor.
  2. Climbing equipment (ropes, quickdraws, belay devices, helmets, harnesses)
  3. Overnight stays in campsites
  4. Meals as indicated in the program of stay (organic and local food)

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Cycling and camping equipment
  3. Personal expenses and drinks
  4. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Rental of eco-friendly, traditional bicycles, panniers included : CHF41.17 / person
  2. Electric bike rental, panniers included : CHF320.18 / person
  3. Tent, mattress and cushion rental (pack) : CHF27.44 / person
  4. Sleeping bag rental : CHF27.44 / person
  5. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. Ropes
  2. Quickdraws
  3. Helmets
  4. Belaying system
  5. Harness (if you have your own harness, please let us know)

Equipment to bring

  1. Bicycles and cycling equipment
  2. Climbing shoes
  3. Camping equipment should be brought (tent, mattress and sleeping bag can be rented)
The Julien team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Julien team

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Specializing in sustainable cycling and climbing trips, our local partner combines climbing in natural settings with responsible travel. They design car-free adventures where cycling connects the crags, offering a gradual immersion in remarkable landscapes. Climbing is at the heart of the experience, with carefully selected sites. Their bilingual and trilingual team provides genuine and dedicated support for all enthusiasts.
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