Vineyard path

Set off on a stroll through the prestigious vineyards of Côte-Rôtie, with the majestic Rhône River providing a spectacular backdrop.

A hike through the vineyards

DETAILED ITINERARY:

1 - START

• Follow the road down towards Tartaras. After 100 m, take the dirt track on the left.
• Cross the stream, go through the valley and then climb up to the left to reach the Tartaras plateau.

2 - HAMLET OF TARTARAS

• In the village, turn left onto the local road.
• Continue for 1 km, then take the dead-end road.
• At the end of the tarmac road, we recommend stopping to enjoy the superb view of the hillsides, the village, the Rhône and the market garden area.

3 - TOWARDS THE MILL

• Take the dirt track on the left and descend into the heart of one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in France. The path leads to a restored building: the Mill, where the Fongeant and Reynard streams meet.

4 - TOWARDS THE RHÔNE

• Follow the stream to the D386, cross the square in front of the church, then follow Rue du Port to the Rhône.
  (PS: every first Sunday and Monday in September, water jousting competitions are held here, featuring passes from Lyon and Givors).

5 - RETURN THROUGH THE VILLAGE

• Go up Impasse du Port, continue along the small Rue du Port, then turn right in front of the château onto Rue du Grand Pré.
• At the intersection with Rue des Coutures, turn left onto Rue du Trièves and cross the railway line via the underpass.
• Continue along Impasse du Trièves until you reach the D386.

6 - FINAL ASCENT

• Cross the road and take Rue de Ritolas opposite.
• At the crossroads with Rue du Jarre and Route de la Brocarde, continue straight ahead along the dirt track.
• Go around the house and follow the Ritolas path. The path is initially dirt, then tarmac.

7 - CROSSING THE HAMLETS

• Follow the local road for 2.5 km through the hamlets of Ritolas and Giraud to reach the car park.