Why does the Trail en Côte-Rôtie run through terraced vineyards?
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Trail en Côte-Rôtie: why these vine terraces?
The Trail en Côte-Rôtie runs through terraced vineyards because the appellation clings to the steep hillsides of the Rhône, in Ampuis. Dry-stone walls hold back these parcels of syrah scorched by the sun—hence the name “Côte-Rôtie”.
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Sat, October 17, 2026Date confirmed
Trail in Côte-Rôtie
Ampuis(69)13 km25 km46 km
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