Rhône-Alpes: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Rhône-Alpes
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes brings together Lyon, the Alps and Mont Blanc, the Drôme and Ardèche, and the volcanoes of Auvergne as distinct destinations.
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Getting around the region
The ViaRhôna is an 815-kilometre cycle route connecting Lake Geneva with the Mediterranean, passing alpine panoramas, the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône and southern Provence along the way. It alternates between secure greenways and roads shared with other traffic, showcasing more than 2,000 years of history and heritage along the route. Visitor maps show connected greenways, themed tours for different ability levels, and cultural, natural and protected areas.
The region supports travel on foot, by bicycle and on horseback; these routes include the ViaRhôna and the Ways of Saint James. The Grand Tour is a 3,000-kilometre road trip through twelve départements, divided into 28 stages and featuring 43 noteworthy sights.
Nature and activities
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is home to ten regional nature parks. Activities mentioned there include mountain biking, hiking, climbing, via ferrata and adventure courses.
For hiking, there are 39,950 kilometres of marked routes, including 17,840 kilometres of GR/GRP routes and 22,110 kilometres of PR routes. There are also 270 permanent orienteering courses designed for competition and recreation.
The region has 17 nationally listed cycle routes and greenways totalling 2,625 kilometres. There are also 102 designated mountain-biking and cycling areas, including 61 FFC sites, 24 FFCT bases, eleven cyclosport areas and six gravel areas. Equestrian tourism includes rides, training, riding holidays, leisure activities, equestrian routes and accommodation.
Geographical setting
Within the wider regional context, the UNESCO site Chaîne des Puys–Limagne Fault encompasses the Limagne Fault, the panoramic volcanic chain of the Chaîne des Puys and the inverted relief of the Montagne de la Serre. The World Heritage site covers 24,223 hectares; its buffer zone covers 16,307 hectares.
The surroundings of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes include Château de Césarges and Ancienne chartreuse de La Sylve-Bénite. In the wider regional area are Abbaye Notre Dame de Bonnevaux, Abbaye de Bonnecombe (Isere), Baracuchet, Mont de Cordon, Malan and Montagne d'Izieu.
Culture and history
The UNESCO-listed historic site of Lyon preserves more than two millennia of urban development: from Roman Lugdunum and the medieval streets of Fourvière, through the Renaissance district of Vieux-Lyon, to the Canut workers' housing of Croix-Rousse. Lyon's historic character is linked to the confluence of the Saône and Rhône, its three hills and its location at a crossroads of northern and southern European influences.
21 tourist attractions in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are considered emblematic; they include L’Aventure Michelin, Grotte Chauvet 2, the Panoramique des Dômes, Vulcania, the Train de l’Ardèche and Walibi.
In Savoie and Haute-Savoie, guided tours of 103 heritage sites are offered, accompanied by 127 accredited guides and five guide candidates. The heritage there includes medieval towns, spa towns, traditional villages, castles, fortifications, abbeys, mines, museums, churches, chapels, farms and crafts.
The château, its collections and its park are associated with guided tours, exhibitions, concerts and colloquia.
Cuisine
Agricultural products highlighted by the region include Nyons olive oil, Bresse poultry, green Puy lentils and chestnuts from Ardèche.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes accounts for 46 % of French AOC cheeses; the region is also credited with 44 wines, including Côtes-du-Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage, Beaujolais and Brouilly.
Other areas of the region: Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Loire.
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