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The Via Rhôna, European Cycle Route
The Via Rhôna, a European cycle route, winds along the Rhône and its canals, offering a unique experience of discovery through the varied and picturesque landscapes of the Rhône Valley. This route extends over nearly 800 kilometers, from the shores of Lake Geneva, in Switzerland, to the Mediterranean beaches of Camargue. The Via Rhôna crosses regions rich in cultural heritage, preserved natural sites and renowned vineyards, offering cyclists a total immersion in the diversity of terroirs and traditions along the river.
Whether for a day trip, a weekend with the family or a cycle tour lasting several weeks, the Via Rhôna promises unforgettable moments. Between preserved nature, rich culture and tasty gastronomy, this cycle route offers an authentic and varied experience, combining sport, relaxation and discovery for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.
The Via Rhôna in Vaucluse
The Via Rhôna crosses Vaucluse for about 63 kilometers. It offers a two-stage route that includes some sections in greenways and others in shared routes crossing magnificent Provence. Along the way, discover a territory rich in heritage, local products, lifestyle, vineyards and exceptional landscapes. The Vaucluse itinerary starts in Lapalud to join the Donzère Canal later. Approaching Mornas, the route runs along the banks of the Rhône by taking a greenway to Avignon, via Caderousse and Sorgues.
In Sorgues, it is the Himalayan footbridge suspended over the Rhône, between Île de L'Oiselet and Île de la Motte in Sauveterre, which makes it possible to complete the connection of the Via Rhôna to the north of Avignon. Take advantage of this trip to Sorgues to discover the Île de l'Oiselet, rich in fauna and flora as well as in heritage with the Pont des Arméniers, an atypical bridge suspended over one of the arms of the Rhône, classified as a Historic Monument since 2001.
The advantages of the course:
- Mornas Fortress
- Medieval villages: Mondragon, Mornas, Piolenc
- Roman city of Orange and its classified monuments, the ancient theater and the triumphal arch of Orange, classified as World Heritage by Unesco
- Views over the Rhone Valley Mornas
- Caderousse and its dikes
- Sorgues: Île de l'Oiselet and the Pont des Arméniers, Historic Monument
- Greenway of the canals at the entrance to Avignon
- Avignon: Ramparts, Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon and the Rhône Islands
To download the GPX track of this circuit, click on 'Download' under the interactive map below!
Map and GPX track
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