Circuit VAE : Entre vignes et vergers

Description

In the heart of the vineyard, the cellars invite you to a tasting break. Fill up for a picnic at the splendid chapel of the Hermitage. The passage in Tournon, for its part, does not lack any heritage assets, before strolling along the Viarhona.

Starting in Gervans, the route quickly climbs to the Méjeans and Pierre Aiguille lookout points, offering superb panoramic views of the Rhône Valley and the Hermitage vineyards. The route then leads to the Hermitage Chapel before descending toward Tain-l’Hermitage. The Rhône is crossed via the Marc Seguin footbridge (the crossing is on foot), an iconic highlight of the route. The loop continues along the ViaRhôna before climbing back up through the surrounding hillsides and villages until returning to Gervans.

Accès

Place de la mairie 26600 Gervans

Further information

Equipements
Parking nearby Public WC
Services
Tourist brochures Drinking water
Type of clientele
Cyclists
Activity
Cycling sports Routes for electrically assisted cycles

À noter Guidebook with maps/step-by-step :

From the town hall square, head toward the school and follow the path to the lookout points.

1 - 3.3 km Turn right at Les Planards and continue to the Méjeans viewpoint.

2 - 8 km Retrace your steps and head to the Pierre Aiguille viewpoint.

3 - 16.3 km Head to the Hermitage Chapel.

4 - 17 km Walk down the cobblestone path below the chapel and turn left onto the hillside trail, which becomes a road
further on.

5 - 18.1 km Keep turning right to descend to Tain l’Hermitage via the D241.

6 - 20.6 km Head to the tourist office.

7 - 21.1 km Head to the banks of the Rhône and cross the bridge via the Marc Seguin pedestrian footbridge (CAUTION: DISMUNT TO CROSS THE FOOTBRIDGE). On the other side, turn right onto the ViaRhôna heading north toward Arras-sur-Rhône.

8 - 32.1 km Turn right onto the D800.

9 - 36 km Turn left just after the dam.

10 - 37.1 km Turn right onto Route de Saint-Antoine.

11 - 37.4 km Cross the N7, go over the railroad tracks, then turn right toward Gervans.