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ViaRhôna by bike - Stage 01 - St-Gingolph > Thonon

Sport, Cycling sports, Bike route in Saint-Gingolph
29.4 km

  • ViaRhôna, from Saint-Gingolph to Thonon-les-Bains.
    On the shores of Lake Geneva, on the border with Switzerland, Saint-Gingolph marks the start of the ViaRhôna itinerary.

  • Nestled between lake and mountains, the spa towns of Evian and Thonon-les-Bains will be highlights for strolling and relaxing along the quays in the immediate vicinity of Lake Geneva.

    Marking details : Depending on the area you cross, you'll find different types of signposting with the ViaRhôna logo and EuroVelo 17 identifier.

    Tricky passages : Please note that the route from Saint-Gingolph to Evian is reserved for experienced cyclists, and we strongly recommend that families start the...
    Nestled between lake and mountains, the spa towns of Evian and Thonon-les-Bains will be highlights for strolling and relaxing along the quays in the immediate vicinity of Lake Geneva.

    Marking details : Depending on the area you cross, you'll find different types of signposting with the ViaRhôna logo and EuroVelo 17 identifier.

    Tricky passages : Please note that the route from Saint-Gingolph to Evian is reserved for experienced cyclists, and we strongly recommend that families start the route in Evian-les-Bains or Thonon-les-Bains.
  • Services for cyclists
    Nearly 130 Accueil Vélo accommodations (campsites, hotels, gîtes, chambres d'hôtes) are located within 5 km of the itinerary, guaranteeing you quality services such as a closed garage for your bike. We strongly recommend that you book your accommodation in advance, especially in tourist areas.
  • Departure
    Saint-Gingolph
  • Difference in height
    464.359 m
  • The starting point in Saint-Gingolph is equipped with an interactive information terminal, a passenger shelter and recharging points for electric bikes.
  • Plain text period
    All year round.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Environment
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Waterside
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
464 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 463 m
  • Minimum altitude : 373 m
  • Total positive elevation : 464 m
  • Total negative elevation : -428 m
  • Max positive elevation : 83 m
  • Min positive elevation : -86 m
Services
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • It is possible to travel with a pet transported in a luggage unit. But while it's tempting to consider having your dog run alongside your bike, this won't be possible everywhere: it will often have to be kept on a leash, and must be carried on sections of the route shared with motorized traffic. Dogs may not be allowed on certain departmental cycle paths or greenways. In France, by law, dogs must be kept on a leash on public roads and in public places, on pain of a 1st class fine (up to €38; category 3 dogs), or a 2nd class fine (up to €150; category 1 - attack - and 2 - defense or guard - dogs must be muzzled). Not all accommodations accept pets. If they do, a supplement and proof of vaccination may be required. Dogs are not allowed in food stores.