ViaGusta
Saturday 18 May
The ViaGusta: a gastronomic itinerary along the Rhône!
Get on board for the 3rd edition of the bistronomic cycling itinerary along the ViaRhôna, the cycle path that winds its way from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean! From Vienne to Condrieu, between the river and the hillsides, the route is transformed into a 9-kilometre restaurant and offers a tasty journey in five stages, from aperitif to dessert.
To mark the occasion, a number of renowned local chefs will be coaching the brigade of around a hundred students from the Institution Robin’s Lycée Hôtelier to pass on their savoir-faire. Four of them have chosen to take up the challenge: Renaud Bur from 774, Remy Thomas from Jardins de Saint-Germain, Patrick Henriroux from La Pyramide**, and Philippe Girardon from Domaine de Clairefontaine* (Chonas-l’Amballan).
The region’s various wine and cheese appellations were also present for this challenge: the emblematic Rigotte de Condrieu, as well as the wines of Vienne-Seyssuel, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Saint-Joseph, for some fine food and wine matches…
Maitre d’hôtel at every stage, plate service… La ViaGusta is a real ‘open-air restaurant’!
Menu 2024
1st stop – welcome and aperitif: with the complicity of the restaurant Le 774
2nd stop – starter: with the complicity of the Jardins de Saint-Germain and Vienne-Seyssuel wines from the Les Serines d’Or estate
3rd stop – main course: with the complicity of the two-star restaurant La Pyramide** and accompanied by a Côte-Rôtie from Domaine Degache
4th stop – cheese: A tribute to the pastures of the Pilat Regional Nature Park with Rigotte de Condrieu PDO, a small gourmet goat’s cheese, fresh, semi-dry or matured, produced by the PDO goatherds. All accompanied by a Condrieu from Domaine Barge.
5th stop – dessert: It’s already the end of the road! With the help of Domaine de Clairefontaine* and a Saint-Joseph from Vins de Vienne.
At each stop, a wine, offered by the winegrowers present at each stop and committed to the wine tourism approach of the Vignobles & Découvertes label.
The content and exact location of each stopover will be kept secret until the big day!
Please note: one menu only, dishes cannot be modified for special dietary requirements, no children’s menu, no sale of food on the premises.
Practical information :
Online booking from 15 April 2024
Pre-sale accommodation package from 15 March 2024
Price: €43 (without bicycle rental)
F.A.Q
- Is the ViaGusta cancelled in case of bad weather?
No, the ViaGusta will go ahead, but there will be an alternative indoor venue.
- Can I buy tickets on the day?
No, there will be no on-site ticket sales.
- Can I rent bicycles at the Tourist Office for the ViaGusta?
No, it is not possible to rent a bicycle at the Tourist Office for this event.
- Is a children’s menu available?
No, this is a one-off menu, to be discovered on the day!
- If I don’t drink alcohol, do I have an alternative?
Yes, non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
- I have a special diet. Can the menu be adapted?
No, this is a one-off menu, to be discovered on the day!
- When does the ticket office open?
Ticketing with accommodation opens on 15 March. Offers will be available on the Vienne Condrieu Tourisme website and bookings will be made directly with the accommodation providers.
Online ticketing will open on the morning of Monday 15 April on the Vienne Condrieu Tourisme website.
- Do we know the starting point and route of the ViaGusta 2024?
No, the starting point and route are kept secret until D-day. All the information will be sent to participants a few days before the event.
- I’ve booked my ticket but I haven’t received confirmation by email. How can I get confirmation?
Sometimes emails arrive in spam folders. Have you thought about checking? If you have not received your confirmation, please contact the Tourist Office.
- What means of transport should I choose for the ViaGusta?
Motorised vehicles are not allowed on the cycle route, but you can take part in the ViaGusta by bicycle, rollerblade, kick scooter, etc. If you choose to walk the route, a shuttle bus will take you to the starting point of your gastronomic itinerary on the ViaRhôna.
- How are crowds managed on site?
To keep traffic flowing, there will be several departure slots. On site, we ask you to be friendly to other users.
- Is ViaGusta accessible to PRMs?
Unfortunately not, the event is not accessible to PRMs.
- Can I have my tickets refunded if I can’t take part?
No, ViaGusta tickets are neither exchangeable nor refundable, as indicated in the General Terms and Conditions of Sale at the time of purchase. However, your tickets may be transferable, so be sure to inform us of any changes among the participants!