from Nice
to Lyon
E-Bike: 5h 15 / day
Bike: 7h 01 / day
From Nice to Lyon: this six-day cycling route links the Côte d’Azur, Provence, Mont Ventoux, Drôme Provençale and the Rhône Valley into one varied bikepacking journey across south-eastern France. The route leads from the Promenade des Anglais through Antibes, Cannes and the Estérel mountains into Provence’s inland country, then continues through lavender fields, wine villages and quiet plateaus to Chalet Reynard on Mont Ventoux. After that come calm roads through the Drôme and the final approach into Lyon. Create a free Rogonneur account and save the full route for your next cycling trip.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
552 km
Medium
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6 days
100 km879 m
125 km1,741 m
106 km1,211 m
87 km676 m
71 km808 m
63 km506 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: Gare de Nice-Ville by train or Nice Côte d'Azur Airport by flight or Nice - Gare Routière Vauban by coach or Nice Ferry Terminal by ferry. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.
Airport
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 6 km · about 40 min by public transport
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Lyon Part Dieu by train or Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport by flight or Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière by coach. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, 18 km · no public transport connection found
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