The River Rhone Cycle Route

Cycle the River Rhone from the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean Sea and experience 895km of spectacular, mostly downhill riding through Switzerland and France. Starting high at the Furkapass and finishing at Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône on the Mediterranean coast, this iconic EuroVelo EV17 route is accessible to most cyclists and typically completed in 12 to 14 days.
Mike Wells's trusted Cicerone guidebook covers the full route in detail, with stage-by-stage descriptions, 1:150,000 mapping and everything you need to plan and enjoy the ride. It draws on his extensive experience of European cycle touring to provide practical advice on preparation, transport, accommodation and navigation, so you can focus on the riding once you're on the route.

The route is divided into 20 stages averaging 45km each, with a 12-day schedule provided, making it manageable for most cyclists — an optional prologue stage from Andermatt or Oberwald takes you to the high-altitude start point at Furkapass
Two route options are described along either the north or south shore of Lake Geneva, passing through Lausanne and Montreux or Thonon-les-Bains, giving you flexibility to tailor the ride
Detailed route descriptions are supported by 1:150,000 mapping for each stage, guiding you through key cities and towns including Martigny, Geneva, Lyon, Vienne, Valence, Montélimar and Avignon
Downloadable GPX files enable easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps, so you can take in the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône, the papal city of Avignon and the Roman remains at Arles without losing your way
Comprehensive practical chapters cover preparation, transport options, accommodation, food and drink, and what to take, alongside a facilities summary, tourist information appendix and French/German language glossary


From the Furkapass to the Mediterranean, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook provides everything you need to ride one of Europe's great river routes. Follow the Rhone from the Alps to the sea.