Hiking in Hermitage
Discover the Rhône Valley through a vineyard hike on Hermitage hill, the pleasures of Valrhona chocolate and a wine estate visit, bringing together landscapes, flavours and local know-how.
FULL DAY | 9 HOURS
From €900/ group
Available on request
the experience
A closer connection to the Rhône Valley
Walking among the vines brings a different understanding of Hermitage, where the slopes and views over the Rhône reveal the setting behind its celebrated wines. With your private guide, follow a scenic route across the hill, discovering the appellation’s history and the landscape that shapes its identity.
The region’s flavours add another dimension to your discoveries. Explore the world of chocolate at Valrhona’s Cité du Chocolat through interactive displays and tastings, then deepen your appreciation of Rhône Valley wines with a cellar visit and tasting at a local estate. Free time for lunch in Tain-l’Hermitage offers a relaxed pause to enjoy the town at your own pace.
Why choose this tour
Walk the slopes of Hermitage hill, discovering the famous appellation through its vineyards, local stories and sweeping views over the Rhône and the surrounding valley.
Explore Valrhona’s Cité du Chocolat at your own pace, with interactive displays and tastings revealing the ingredients and flavours behind its celebrated chocolate creations.
Visit a local wine estate and its cellar, discovering the winemaking traditions behind each cuvée before a tasting that reveals the character of the Rhône Valley’s wines.
make it yours
Your private tour, tailored to you
Every private tour starts with a carefully designed experience, but your day doesn’t have to follow a fixed programme. Depending on your interests, timing and availability, we can adjust the pace, focus and selected stops to create an experience that feels right for you.
Pace & timing
Adapt the rhythm of the day to your preferences.
Your interests
Focus more on wine, heritage, gastronomy or landscapes.
Little extras
Picnic, lunch arrangements and other options can be considere
essentials
Included
- Private transportation
- Professional driver-guide
- Wine tastings & estate visits
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lyon
- Guided four-kilometre hike on Hermitage hill
- Admission to Valrhona’s Cité du Chocolat, including tastings
Optionnal extras
- Picnic lunch available on request, subject to availability
- Additional tastings or experiences upon request
- Restaurant reservation in Tain-l’Hermitage on request, with recommendations based on your preferences
Good to know
- Winery visits and the exact programme may vary according to availability
- Please provide your accommodation details in advance to arrange pickup
- We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle
- Hiking shoes and sun protection are required
Ready to discover Rhône Valley your way?
Check availability for your private Rhône Valley wine tour, or get in touch if you would like to adapt the experience to your plans.
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format
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