In Tupin-Et-Semons, vineyard trails meet a viewpoint overlooking the RhĂ´ne and CĂ´te-RĂ´tie, as well as buildings with a long history. The trails offer different points of reference when planning your visit: the Sentier du Castor is a circular route with no elevation gain, while the Sentier des grand(e)s cru(e)s runs through the vineyards. There is also a cycle route that crosses the village and several notable historic sites.
Trails through vineyards and a protected area
The Sentier du Castor is 2.4 kilometres long and is designed as a circular route for pedestrians and cyclists. It has no elevation gain and is accessible year-round. Information panels and observation points allow visitors to observe wildlife discreetly in a protected area. As temporary restrictions may apply and facilities may be adjusted from time to time, check the latest conditions before your visit.
The Sentier des grand(e)s cru(e)s offers a different route: this 3-kilometre walking trail runs through the vineyards and is accessible to everyone. It is 0.6 kilometres longer than the Sentier du Castor; the trails also differ in their layout and surroundings. One is a circular route with no elevation gain for pedestrians and cyclists, while the other is a vineyard walking trail. If you want to choose based on the landscape, this difference is just as clear as the route of each trail.
A viewpoint and historic buildings
The Belvédère de Tupin-et-Semons was inaugurated in 2024 next to the Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame. From the viewpoint, you can look out over the Rhône and Côte-Rôtie. This sets it apart from the trails: here, the landscape view takes centre stage, while the two walking trails offer points of reference through their length, layout and surroundings.
In Tupin stands the Chapelle Saint-Julien, a small building with a southern French appearance dating from 1706. Its bell tower is designed in the form of arcades and holds a bronze bell dating from 1509. The bell thus predates the chapel by a considerable margin. Anyone interested in architectural details will find two tangible dates and a distinctive bell-tower design in one place.
La Maison Rouge adds to the area’s historic character: the building dates from the 18th century. It was the residence of Archbishop Pierre de VILLARS and later of his great-nephew, the maréchal de VILLARS. Le Cordeloup, also known as Domaine viticole Cordeloup, is connected to the landscape as well: it lies on the middle slope near the Bassenon stream and is surrounded by vineyards. Together, these places reveal different aspects of the village’s history and vineyard landscape.
Cycle route and holiday rental search
The ViaRhĂ´na is 815 kilometres long and crosses Tupin-et-Semons. Its total length is on a different scale from the two local walking trails: if you combine your trip with the cycle route, you can see the village as part of this longer journey, while the figures of 2.4 and 3 kilometres describe the individual trails.
When looking for a holiday rental, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: walking trails, viewpoints and buildings, or the ViaRhĂ´na.
Discover more destinations: Dième, Le Bois-D'oingt, Soucieu-en-Jarrest, Neuville-Sur-Saône, Gleize, Émeringes, Chamelet, Craponne.
For the broader travel overview: RhĂ´ne.
