Trail en Côte-Rôtie 2024

For this fourth edition of the Trail in Côte-Rôtie, we're taking you on a journey through the vineyards 🍇 of one of the most exceptional appellations in our heritage: Côte-Rôtie in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region 🇫🇷.

But before you get to taste the literal fruits of the region 😋, you'll metaphorically taste the challenge as you tackle the elevation gains 📈 of the surrounding vineyards adorned with the beautiful colors of fall 🍂. You'll have several courses specially designed for your skill level to choose from 😌. On offer: 3️⃣ trail runs of 12 km, 24 km, and 45 km, along with 2️⃣ hikes of about 10 km and 15 km. Plus, the organizers have thought of some joys for the beginners too. Children/juniors 👦🏼 will also have the chance to compete in one of the 4️⃣ races specially planned for them! So, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an expert, there’s something for everyone, and it's almost as satisfying as sipping a fine glass of wine! 🍷

So, let yourself be swept away into one of the 5️⃣ courses laid out for you starting from Ampuis, for the chance to weave through the plots of the Syrah grape variety and discover the two sides of the appellation: La Côte Brune 👩🏻 and La Côte Blonde 👩🏼. For a bit of history, it was Lord Maugiron 👑 who divided his estate between his two daughters, one blonde and the other brunette, to avoid any jealousy! Will you be able to distinguish between them when you taste? 🤔 And yes, because afterwards, you can organize visits to the local cellars in the area to explore the local delights during tastings offered by the winemakers. But remember, drink responsibly! Or at least, make sure you’ve eaten well 🤰🏻. And on that note, the organizers have thought of everything with a whole village of food trucks 🚚 available to satisfy your hunger throughout the day 🍽. And after the (physical and digestive) challenges, you might find time to visit Vienne, the neighboring city, and enjoy its unique Gallo-Roman heritage ⚔️.

We can't say it enough, these races are the perfect opportunity to get some exercise in a unique setting while enjoying fun, gastronomic, cultural, and exciting activities throughout the weekend 🥰. You can crown your efforts with a wine that has been awarded multiple times and has been aged for more than 2,000 years 😮. Not a fan of wine? No worries! You’ll likely enjoy visiting one of the region's historic monuments, from the Sainte-Baudille Church in Ampuis ⛪️, which houses the relics of the patron saint of winemakers, to the St. Pierre Museum 🖼️ in Vienne, "the City of Art and History". And if you enjoy the ambiance, you can always come back in January to visit the Ampuis wine market! 🏪

⚠️ Excessive drinking is harmful to your health, drink in moderation.