Cycling in Switzerland
Rhone Route
Andermatt–Genève (-Mittelmeer)
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Rhone Route
Andermatt–Genève (-Mittelmeer)
The Rhone Route runs through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Valais on charming, quiet paths along the Rhone. It leads along the famous palm-lined promenades of Lac Léman and the picturesque Lavaux vineyards and ends at cosmopolitan Genève.
The Rhone Route runs through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Valais, embracing glistening Lac Léman.
After treeless Alpine pastures in Urserental, a perspiring climb up Furkapass followed by a heady downhill ride past the melting ice towers of the Rhone Glacier. Through Goms, the wide, sunny high-level valley of the young Rhone. Flower-filled fields and the aroma of resin accompany you almost to Brig, the main town of the upper Valais.
The main valley widens, sun heats the mountain flanks. Before the lively towns of Sierre und Sion, an unruly section of the Rhone widens out; the Pfynwald nature reserve on a huge detritus mound. The Dents du Midi dominates the mountain scenery in the lower Rhonetal. A world of orchards and vineyards.
Lac Léman, a small silver sea, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and the vineyard landscape of Lavaux and La Côte. Along the shores, the towns of Vevey, Montreux, the Vaud metropolis of Lausanne, then Nyon and cosmopolitan Genève.
The Rhone Route is the first section of EuroVelo 17, which follows the Rhone River for over 1,050 kilometers and ends on the French Mediterranean coast. So, if you wish to keep going, continue from Lake Geneva to the lavender fields of the Provence region and all the way to the Camargue.
After treeless Alpine pastures in Urserental, a perspiring climb up Furkapass followed by a heady downhill ride past the melting ice towers of the Rhone Glacier. Through Goms, the wide, sunny high-level valley of the young Rhone. Flower-filled fields and the aroma of resin accompany you almost to Brig, the main town of the upper Valais.
The main valley widens, sun heats the mountain flanks. Before the lively towns of Sierre und Sion, an unruly section of the Rhone widens out; the Pfynwald nature reserve on a huge detritus mound. The Dents du Midi dominates the mountain scenery in the lower Rhonetal. A world of orchards and vineyards.
Lac Léman, a small silver sea, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and the vineyard landscape of Lavaux and La Côte. Along the shores, the towns of Vevey, Montreux, the Vaud metropolis of Lausanne, then Nyon and cosmopolitan Genève.
The Rhone Route is the first section of EuroVelo 17, which follows the Rhone River for over 1,050 kilometers and ends on the French Mediterranean coast. So, if you wish to keep going, continue from Lake Geneva to the lavender fields of the Provence region and all the way to the Camargue.
The Rhone Route runs through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Valais on charming, quiet paths along the Rhone. It leads along the famous palm-lined promenades of Lac Léman and the picturesque Lavaux vineyards and ends at cosmopolitan Genève.
The Rhone Route runs through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Valais, embracing glistening Lac Léman.
After treeless Alpine pastures in Urserental, a perspiring climb up Furkapass followed by a heady downhill ride past the melting ice towers of the Rhone Glacier. Through Goms, the wide, sunny high-level valley of the young Rhone. Flower-filled fields and the aroma of resin accompany you almost to Brig, the main town of the upper Valais.
The main valley widens, sun heats the mountain flanks. Before the lively towns of Sierre und Sion, an unruly section of the Rhone widens out; the Pfynwald nature reserve on a huge detritus mound. The Dents du Midi dominates the mountain scenery in the lower Rhonetal. A world of orchards and vineyards.
Lac Léman, a small silver sea, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and the vineyard landscape of Lavaux and La Côte. Along the shores, the towns of Vevey, Montreux, the Vaud metropolis of Lausanne, then Nyon and cosmopolitan Genève.
The Rhone Route is the first section of EuroVelo 17, which follows the Rhone River for over 1,050 kilometers and ends on the French Mediterranean coast. So, if you wish to keep going, continue from Lake Geneva to the lavender fields of the Provence region and all the way to the Camargue.
After treeless Alpine pastures in Urserental, a perspiring climb up Furkapass followed by a heady downhill ride past the melting ice towers of the Rhone Glacier. Through Goms, the wide, sunny high-level valley of the young Rhone. Flower-filled fields and the aroma of resin accompany you almost to Brig, the main town of the upper Valais.
The main valley widens, sun heats the mountain flanks. Before the lively towns of Sierre und Sion, an unruly section of the Rhone widens out; the Pfynwald nature reserve on a huge detritus mound. The Dents du Midi dominates the mountain scenery in the lower Rhonetal. A world of orchards and vineyards.
Lac Léman, a small silver sea, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and the vineyard landscape of Lavaux and La Côte. Along the shores, the towns of Vevey, Montreux, the Vaud metropolis of Lausanne, then Nyon and cosmopolitan Genève.
The Rhone Route is the first section of EuroVelo 17, which follows the Rhone River for over 1,050 kilometers and ends on the French Mediterranean coast. So, if you wish to keep going, continue from Lake Geneva to the lavender fields of the Provence region and all the way to the Camargue.
Length | Number of stages
350 km
| 8 Stages
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 323 km
Natural surface: 27 km
Natural surface: 27 km
Ascent | Descent
3600 m | 4700 m
Fitness level
medium
Stages
Arrival | return travel
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Diversion, Bitsch
Duration
untli futher notice
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
The route will be diverted to the cantonal road in the direction of Brig. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office
Diversion, Genève, La Jonction
Duration
12.10.2022 - 31.03.2023
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office
Diversion, Martigny
Duration
26.10.2022 - 30.04.2023
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office
