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.