Cycling in Tournon-sur-Rhône
1 cycling route from Tournon-sur-Rhône, Rhone-Alpes, France, 141 km, 141 km mapped in all, with up to 145 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (1 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface routes, 73% paved, 22% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Apr to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 141 km
- Biggest day
- 145 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 73% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- Longest gap
- 30 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 73% paved · 26% gravel or unpaved — 37 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 22% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 24 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 30 km on Tournon-sur-Rhône to Orange.
Cycling guide to Tournon-sur-Rhône
Tournon-sur-Rhône in the Rhone-Alpes region offers a substantial point-to-point cycling route of 140.9 km leading to Orange. The route connects multiple towns including Tain-l'Hermitage, Valence, Montélimar, and Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, providing access to diverse localities along the way. There are five railway stations near the route, allowing flexible logistics options.
Cyclists will find the route suitable for moderate endurance rides with 178 m elevation gain and a highest point at 137 m. The course has 73% paved surfaces, but also 26% gravel or unpaved segments. A significant portion includes 23.9 km of cycle paths, though 30.7 km are on main roads without cycle lanes. The longest stretch without available services is 30.4 km. The route is recorded for September with temperatures of 25°C, suitable for late summer cycling.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
September with temperatures around 25°C.
Terrain
The route is mainly flat with gentle elevation changes, climbing 178 m over 141 km. The highest point is at 137 m. Road surfaces vary from paved to 26% gravel or unpaved, and gradients are mild without any major climbs.