Condrieu Suspension Bridge – Butter Island loop from Saint-Clair - Les Roches

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Condrieu Suspension Bridge – Butter Island loop from Saint-Clair - Les Roches

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Condrieu Suspension Bridge – Butter Island loop from Saint-Clair - Les Roches

01:00

16.7km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

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1.17 km

Condrieu Suspension Bridge

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The Condrieu suspension bridge spans the Rhône between the towns of Condrieu in the Rhône department and Les Roches-de-Condrieu in the Isère department. The suspension bridge consists of two spans separated by a central concrete pylon forming an arch, in which the metal suspension cables are anchored. The entrance to the bridge is marked by two concrete pylons that receive the cables on the banks. These are connected to the deck by hangers. The deck, with its metal frame and reinforced concrete cover slab, carries a two-lane, two-way roadway, bordered by sidewalks lined with guardrails.
The current Condrieu bridge is the second bridge to be built at this location; it replaces an earlier structure constructed in 1832 and declared to be in very poor condition in 1929. The 1934 work was barely completed when the bridge was closed in June 1940 due to an act of war. A cable ferry was put back into service to restore the river crossing. In spring 2025, due to structural weaknesses, the bridge was closed to traffic for several months while new cables were installed and reinforcement work was carried out.

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3.08 km

La Bachasse — Rhône Overlook

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Riverside terrace with a balustrade and great views right on the water's edge, at the junction of the dedicated bike trail leaving the shared gated rural road.

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3.15 km

Butter Island

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It is a small bird sanctuary and you can observe in peace from the "Centre d'Observation de la Nature de l'Île du Beurre", right next to the island, and inform yourself about flora and fauna from information boards.

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6.58 km

Vineyards on the slopes of Ampuis

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A wonderful stretch of route! The stunning scenery and excellent cycle paths make this bike tour a truly memorable experience!

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7.38 km

Château d'Ampuis 🏰

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Elegant 18th century palace with some older elements in the vineyards along the Rhône River

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8.28 km

View of the Côte-Rôtie Vineyards

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On the banks of the Rhone itself, the slope steepens to offer the vines an environment conducive to their development. How pleasant it is to pedal on the flat, at the water's edge, and to admire the beautiful colors of the vineyards below.

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8.98 km

Ampuis Orchards

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The ViaRhôna route runs right through this orchard; Peaches, Apples, Wine. Everything summer has to offer. The route is nicely developed and it rolls excellently.

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13.0 km