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A Winter Reprieve: Hiking in Chavanay

Craving the colors and scents of plants in the first blush of bloom, and the warmth of a southern sun, I decided to visit the northernmost part of the largest appellation along the Rhone River, south of Lyon, where some consider the Mediterranean part of France to begin. So I really looked forward to this spring trip after a cold and dreary winter.

Ironically, the northernmost village within this appellation, was also one of the villages offering a promising wine trail. Here, where the Condrieu appellation ends, the agglomerated village of Chavanay and the Saint Joseph appellation begin. This appellation produces both luscious red wines, and aromatic, full-bodied white wines. Ideal for sipping in potentially any kind of weather.

Chavanay from Above
Chavanay from Above

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Sentier des Vignobles a Chavanay: Trail in a Nutshell

Trail Name: Sentier des Vignobles a Chavanay

Trail Type: Medium distance circuit; partly paved, some hard-packed path, some sandy and rocky stretches, fairly well maintained, and fairly well-marked albeit not with the trail name as stated above.

Length:  12 kilometers/circa 8 miles

Convenient to: Vienne, France

Marking:

White and yellow rectangular stripes, sometimes painted or sometimes on a board, sometimes with the words “Chavanay 1”, (vice Sentier des Vignobles a Chavanay). Also see the typical trail signpost, above.

Chavanay 1 Sentier des Vignobles Trail Marking
Chavanay 1 Sentier des Vignobles Trail Marking

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