Romans-sur-Isère / Valence

Leaving Romans-sur-Isère, our cycle route transports you over the Isère River, to the town of Bourg-de-Péage on the south bank. Carrying on towards Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, you can spot former alluvial stone quarries, as well as troglodyte caves cut into the cliff-face. The last stretch of this stage leads you to Pont de l'Isère, standing at the confluence of the Isère and Rhône Rivers. Continue due south along the ViaRhôna cycle route to reach Valence, a city whose lively pedestrian streets and colourful markets lend the end of this stage a hint of Provence. For seasoned cyclists with enough time, continue on down the Rhône, extending your cycling adventure as far as the Mediterranean!

The Route

From Romans down to Pont de l'Isère, riding along La Belle Via cycle route, you alternate between roads with light traffic and greenways. At Pont de l'Isère, the link with the ViaRhôna cycle route is seamless, as the two greenways connect up. You continue south, heading for Valence, the ViaRhôna cycle route leading you into the heart of this city. South of Bourg-les-Valence, the greenway comes to an end and you follow a way through the streets into town.

Don't miss

• Bourg de Péage: its dam and footbridges; the Musée de la Pogne Pascalis 
• Châteauneuf-sur-Isère: troglodyte sites; the Ferme Clos Fougères (selling fruit and fruit juices) 
• Valence: the historic centre benefiting from many pedestrian streets; St Apollinaire Cathedral; the Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie; Parc Jouvet (one of the main central gardens); Port de l’Epervière (a major yachting marina on the Rhône)