A Short Escape from Geneva
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- Level Levels: We have tours for all levels. For the leisure rider reasonably fit who may ride only once a year and for the very competitive rider and everyone in between. We use a 1-to-5 scale to rate the tours: 1 is Very Easy: Two to three hours of actual biking on flat terrain. Between 20 and 30 miles daily for a road tour.2 is Easy: Three to four hours of actual biking on various terrain. About 40 miles daily for a road tour.3 is Moderate: Five hours of biking on various terrain. About 50 miles daily for a road tour.4 is Difficult: Six hours of biking. About 70 miles daily.5 is very strenuous: Seven hours of intense biking. For competitive riders. In some cases a clear bill of health signed by a practioner is required.
- PriceFrom 420 euros
- See the route
- Self-guided trip: Starts any Friday* from April 3rd through October 16th, 2026
- 2 nights/3 days
- Daily mileage: from 27 km (17 miles) to 54 km (34 miles)
- Trip starts from and ends in Geneva. Geneva is serviced by low-cost airlines such as Easyjet.
- Accommodation in a 3-star property of charm
- Level: 2 (Easy)
*Supplement of 20 euros per person applies on other days for parties of up to 3 people (no supplement for parties of 4 or more).
A Short Escape from Geneva
- Level
- PriceFrom 420 euros
- DAY2 nights / 3 days
More info: Receive detailed hotel list, bike specs, and route description
Description
Pictures cannot do justice to the most beautiful region of Switzerland — the one surrounding Lac Léman, or Lake Geneva.
This leisurely cycling tour takes you from fresh water to flatlands, from the foot of the mountains through the vineyards of La Côte, and into medieval villages. From the seat of your bike, you’ll see it all!
The heart of Geneva is, of course, the lake. The pretty Swiss architecture provides a mid-ground backdrop, and the regal mountains simply elevate the majesty of this sophisticated city. But don’t let the towering height of the mountains scare you! You’ll be riding on less-challenging terrain, at a leisurely pace you’ll determine on your own.
Itinerary
From the city to the countryside, with Lac Léman on your left, you will pass through many picturesque villages (Founex, Bossey, Céligny and Signy) as you head towards Nyon or Rolle. Sample true “Swiss” cuisine; with many cafes surrounding the lake; you’ll have an abundance of options to sample the local favorites. Why not try fish, since it’s fresh from the lake?
In the afternoon, you will "roll" onto the ferry at Rolle (or Nyon) and enjoy 360-degree views of the scenery surrounding Lake Geneva. Once across the lake, ride to your hotel in Yvoire.
Today can be spent as you choose, whether you prefer hopping on and off your bike or taking a day off visiting Yvoire. If you ride through the “Lower Chablais” valley of the Rhône-Alpes, you’ll get a glimpse of both “Swiss” and “French” life in one sweep!
You’ll experience amazing views of the Jura Mountains when riding through the beautiful Port de Séchex by the Lake or from the wine-making hilltop village of Ballaison. If you choose to relax and enjoy Yvoire, one of France’s “most beautiful villages,” we highly recommend taking a stroll through the "Garden of Five Senses".
Your GPS will take you through the French villages of Massongy, Ballaison, Loisin and Veigy-Foncenex before leading you into Switzerland and the two-letter village of Gy; each town is full of character and natural beauty. From here, the shore-side ride to Thônex will go by very quickly, so enjoy the last moments of your short escape! Back in Thônex, return your bikes(if you rented them) and enjoy some more time in Geneva on your own schedule.
Booking & Prices
- Price details
2 nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel of charm
- 420 euros per person in in April and October. Single supplement is 95 euros
- 430 euros per person in in May, June and September.. Single supplement is 100 euros
- 445 euros per person in July and August. Single supplement is 105 euros
These prices include:
- 2 nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel of charm
- Daily breakfast
- 1 dinner (drinks are not included)
- Meeting with our local representative
- Luggage transfers
- Roadbook provided as an app (doubles up as a GPS)
- Assistance if necessary (you will be provided with our local rep’s mobile number)
- All tax and service charges
These prices do not include:
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Ferry crossing (approximately 25 CHF per person + 15 CHF per bike)*
- Bicycle rentals :
- Hybrid bikes are available at the rate of 115 euros per bike.
- Gravel bikes are available at the rate of 140 euros per bike.
- Full-carbon racing bikes are available at the rate of 150 euros per bike.
- E-bikes are available at the rate of 205 euros per bike.
*Cyclomundo cannot be held responsible for any change of ferry schedule or ferry ticket price change that may occur between your reservation and your trip. Ferries schedules and prices can be checked on the CGN website.