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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Thonon-Les-Bains
Évian-Les-Bains

Shore of Lake Geneva – Château de Ripaille loop from Évian-les-Bains

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Thonon-Les-Bains
Évian-Les-Bains

Shore of Lake Geneva – Château de Ripaille loop from Évian-les-Bains

Hard

4.2

(76)

544

riders

Shore of Lake Geneva – Château de Ripaille loop from Évian-les-Bains

03:46

61.4km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 222 m for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.39 km

Beach

Beach

2

6.98 km

Dranse Bridge

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This fishing route is very beautifully laid out.

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3

10.3 km

Thonon-les-Bains

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In Thonon, there's the lower town, located at lake level with its beautiful harbor. The older upper town is well worth a visit if you're traveling by bike. The view of Lake Geneva is splendid.

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4

17.7 km

Port of Séchex

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Roundabout at the Vin Port de Séchex entrance

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5

19.4 km

Port of Sciez

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To put your feet in the water for the break. Very popular in the summer!

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19.8 km

Buxaie de Coudrée

Forest

7

49.1 km

Cycle path in Thonon-les-Bains

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A very beautiful cycle path without direct car traffic in idyllic countryside near Lake Geneva.

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8

50.9 km

Thonon-les-Bains

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The Thonon cable car has been connecting the city center with the shores of Lake Geneva since 1888.
Designed by engineer Auguste Alesmonières, the total length of the line is …

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9

51.9 km

Shore of Lake Geneva

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The VR17 runs along the promenade of Thonon.

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10

52.4 km

Château de Ripaille

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Originally built as a castle (of which nothing remains), the Château de Ripaille has existed since the end of the 13th or the beginning of the 14th century. It was …

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58.4 km

Plage Maxima

Beach

B

61.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

19.1 km

9.61 km

3.58 km

2.02 km

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.2 km

1.96 km

1.63 km

318 m

152 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

31°C

19°C

11 %

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Comments

August 20, 2025,Yvoire - Bord du Lac Léman – Schloss Ripaille Runde von Port de Publier
Took a short tour to the medieval village of Yvoire. I already knew the first 16 km from the tour two days ago. The old buildings were very interesting, but unfortunately, it seems to be no longer an insider tip.

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Another section of the Via Rhôna on Lake Geneva that runs halfway away from major car traffic.
The destination was the medieval fishing village of Yvoire. Very picturesque, but also influenced by tourism. Away from the hustle and bustle there is a lovely promenade along the harbour.

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Yvoir has been voted the most beautiful village in France several times. To get there, we went via Thonon-les-Bains, always close to the lake, on some really good roads. Anthy-sur-Leman is also an idyllic little village.
After Residence de Songy, we had to cycle on a busy road. Since today was a holiday, it was probably the last few people …

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