A Mountain Bike Route that starts from the heart of Beaujolais Countryside to the Rhone Valley, riding through the Monts du Lyonnais and the Pays des Pierres Dorées.
The Grande Traversée du Rhône route passes through vineyards and orchards, forests and mountains along its many trails. Along the ascents, there are panoramas over green landscapes, followed by descents that are sometimes technical, sometimes rolling. Small charming villages will also punctuate your trip, with many places to explore and stop to rest and refuel.
Key information on the Grande Traversée du Rhône VTT:
Distance: 230 km
Ascent: 6,380 meters
Decent: 6,400 meters
Maximum altitude: 860 meters
Signage: Marked route with Brown Triangle above 2 circles and Route Name.
Route Rating - Difficult.
The GTR Mountain Bike route is composed of paths and roads most suited to Mountain Bikes. The route planners advise not to attempt the route on Gravel Bikes. With some technical passages identified in the stages. The difficulty is mainly in the significant elevation of the route. With lots off road single track.
Equipment
Recommended Mountain Bike.
Gear Light and optimized "bikepacking" type equipment is recommended.
How to get to the starting point?
Romanèche-Thorins station (start of the route): Valence - Mâcon line
Direct from: Lyon (40 min), Valence (2h), Mâcon (15 min)
How to return from Finish Point?
Saint-Clair-les-Roches station (1km from the finish line): Valence - Mâcon line
Direct to: Lyon (30 min), Valence (40 min), Mâcon (1h30)
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