The king of rivers

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The short cycling trail along the river Rhône is ideal for a family outing, mostly on safe, nature cycling routes. On the longer trail, amateur cyclists will be thrilled with the view after an uphill effort to Pic Saint-Romain.

2 points of interest

Lake
Musard lake
The old “Golfe des Musards” is now a lake ideal for taking a stroll. A tour round offers visitors a way to discover all about the local fauna (on information boards) and places for relaxing (picnic areas, playground). Activities available : fishing, walking, jousting (enquire for the dates). Bathing is not allowed. The lake is situated not far from the mooring post at La Roche de Glun on the neighbouring Rhône river. Information source : La Drôme Tourisme
Panorama
Viewing point
Splendid views of the Ardèche hills

Description

Go along the ViaRhôna to Tournon-sur-Rhône.
1. 7,8 km Cross the footbridge onto the green route “Chabalet” heading towards Valence.

2. 16,4 km Get back onto the ViaRhôna heading to Tournon and cross over the river Rhône and its canal again.

3. 19,1 km Continue straight on the main road.

4. 20 km Turn left signed up Saint-Péray.

5. 21,3 km Turn right signed up Saint-Romain-de-Lerps.

6. 26,3 km Turn right at Combes onto “route de Combes”.

7. 29,1 km Turn right at the stop sign, continue to Pic de Lerps viewpoint then retrace your steps.

7. 30 km Back at the crossroads, follow signs to Saint-Sylvestre.

8. 31,4 km Turn right onto “route de Plats” to the village.

9. 35,9 km Turn right after the church onto the main road to Mauves.

10. 43,2 km Turn right at the stop sign leading into Mauves then continue through the village.

11. 45,3 km Turn left just before the railway line then return to Glun.

Departure : Glun – Bassin des Musards
Arrival : Glun – Bassin des Musards
Towns crossed : Glun, Mauves, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Tain-l'Hermitage, Mercurol-Veaunes, La Roche-de-Glun, and Plats