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The Vineyards of Vacqueyras

 

Although side-by-side, Vacqueyras and Gigondas have more dissimilarities than just their wines. Gigondas is nestled within the lower folds of the Dentelles de Montmirail crests. Small, hidden, in a complex landscape, it exudes a sense of remoteness and secrecy. Vacqueyras lies on flatter land, in the shadow of the Dentelles, and is bigger. There is a sense of town, vice village, and although still partly behind old walls, has an open, friendly atmosphere.

Quiet Corner in Vacqueyras

 

The trail here was also a bit more friendly, user-friendly that is. So, I took my best friend along, one who hasn’t hiked in a while, but this trail is suitable for all fitness levels. We had a memorable morning hiking along a signposted trail, followed by some wine tasting, and then lunch. What could be better than that?

Us, and Our Shadows

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Trail in a Nutshell: Vignoble de Vacqueyras

 

Trail Name: Parcours du Vignoble de Vacqueyras

Trail Type: Short distance; surface is mostly paved, with some grassy stretches; fairly well maintained, and fairly well marked.

Length: 8 kilometers/5 miles

Convenient to: Orange or Carpentras, Vaucluse, France

Marking: Grape leaf cut-out on a square rust-brown sign; 17 panels

Trail Marker: Vignoble de Vacqueyras

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