Lapalud, Lamotte-Du-Rhone, Mondragon, Mornas, Saint-Etienne-Des-Sorts, Piolenc, Caderousse
EV17 - Via Rhôna stage 17 - Lapalud > Caderousse
Route
Crossing
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3h30
Distance
33.57km
Positive elevation
80 meters
Negative elevation
95 meters
Altitude
Min. 28 meters
Max. 45 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Lapalud / Caderousse-Orange
Parking
Caderousse-Orange
Elevation
GPX track
The tourist service at Lapalud :
The Via Rhôna, from Lapalud to Caderousse, is a temporary signposted route in southern Lapalud on the left bank towards Vaucluse. The itinerary winds across the agricultural plain as far as the Canal de Donzère then continues onwards to the foot of the Fortress of Mornas and on to Piolenc.
From Li Piboulo lake, you have two options.
Continue towards Caderousse along the greenway bordering the Rhone.
Join the Roman town of Orange and its famous triumphal arch.
About 3.8 km from Lapalud is Girardes lake, where you can go swimming or choose from a variety of water and leisure activities.
Make your way gently to the Provençal village of Caderousse surrounded by dykes protecting it from the unpredictable Rhone.
Continue towards Caderousse along the greenway bordering the Rhone.
Join the Roman town of Orange and its famous triumphal arch.
About 3.8 km from Lapalud is Girardes lake, where you can go swimming or choose from a variety of water and leisure activities.
Make your way gently to the Provençal village of Caderousse surrounded by dykes protecting it from the unpredictable Rhone.
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
- Bollène train station
- Orange TER/TGV station
- Regional train (TER) Avignon-Lyon
road access
A7 Motorway, exit Orange Sud, Orange Centre, or Bollène, towards Pont Saint Esprit
To be noted
- The path has little shade, so take a hat and sunscreen
- Better to go from North to South, avoid days when the mistral wind is strong
- Greenway: 12.7 km and 2.7 km between points 1 and 2 and 3 and 4
If you notice a problem on one of the Provence cycling routes report it with the Suricate app!: sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr
Access to the massifs
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
In short
- Small countryside roads through the Rhone plain
- Beautiful views of the Rhone river from Mornas Fortress
- Discover Caderousse and its impressive seawall
Contact
Conseil Régional Auvergne Rhône-AlpesE-Mail : info@auvergnerhonealpes-tourisme.com
Website : https://www.viarhona.com/itineraire/17-viarhona-de-lapalud-a-caderousse