The Rhone Route runs through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Valais. It follows the River Rhone (known in Goms as the "Rotten") on charming and quiet paths before leading along Lake Geneva's famous palm-lined promenades, passing picturesque vineyards en route to cosmopolitan Geneva.

Length: 309 km
Unsurfaced: 26 km
Altitude difference:
Andermatt-Genève: 1650 m
Genève-Andermatt: 2710 m
Altitude difference with bike transport by rail, bus or boat:
Andermatt-Genève: 420 m
Genève-Andermatt: 730 m

Level of difficulty: Low (without Furka Pass)
For: Young people, adults, Oberwald-Montreux also families

Helpful hints: Ernen-Brig, Leuk-Sierre, Evionnaz-St. Maurice, Villeneuve-Montreux, Villeneuve-St-Prex: main roads. Options: rail or boat transport. A strong afternoon wind blows up valley in the Valais in good weather.