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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Valence
Alixan

Rotisson Pass – Port de l'Épervière loop from Valence TGV Sud Rhône-Alpes

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Valence
Alixan

Rotisson Pass – Port de l'Épervière loop from Valence TGV Sud Rhône-Alpes

Hard

4.6

(9)

100

riders

Rotisson Pass – Port de l'Épervière loop from Valence TGV Sud Rhône-Alpes

03:49

62.2km

490m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.7 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

28.4 km

Rotisson Pass

Highlight • Other

2

36.6 km

Fans of castle ruins (and climbing hills) might enjoy the detour, or just enjoy the view from along the bike trail.

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3

47.1 km

Via Rhôna - Valence Sud

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The Via Rhôna biketrail runs a short segment along a perfect biketrail between the Rhône river and the Lône drainage channel leaving the town of Valence south on the eastern (left) bank of the River. This segment is short, leading to a ramp up onto the Pont des Lônes, to continue on the western side of the stream.

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4

47.7 km

Port de l'Épervière

Highlight • Harbor

Established in 1973, the Épervière marina is the largest river marina in France. Located on a 17-hectare site with a leisure park, it has a capacity of 478 berths in a 45,000 square meter dock.

It is the largest port on the Rhône River. Located within an attractive environmental area for walkers and athletes, it is home to eight sailing clubs.

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5

49.6 km

From Valence the view travels across the Rhône river to the white and colorful cliffs and the castle ruins on the opposite (western) bank of the river.

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6

50.5 km

Esplanade du Champ de Mars

Highlight • Viewpoint

The large, wide square with trees and flower beds connects the old town of Valence with the Parc Jouvet and offers a wonderful view over the Rhône and the river valley. In the center of this open space is the music pavilion “Kiosque Peynet”.

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7

50.9 km

Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral, Valence

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral of the diocese of Valence has the rank of a minor basilica and is dedicated to Apollinaris of Ravenna.
It dates from the 11th century and was rebuilt after the Huguenot Wars at the beginning of the 17th century. It has been listed as a monument historique since 1862.

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8

51.0 km

La Maison des Têtes

Highlight • Historical Site

B

62.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

24.4 km

3.85 km

2.05 km

666 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.8 km

3.56 km

649 m

127 m

< 100 m

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