Enjoy an active and delicious day exploring the back roads on your vintage bike while savouring generous gourmet stops.
The via Gusto is made for gastronomy lovers, who like to take the time to discover and taste. This 23 km long route with a 90m difference in altitude is an itinerary that will surprise you with the calm and charm of the roads and the variety of food and wine stops.
The participants start on the paved streets of Sion, capital of the Valais region. A last look at the castles of Valère and Tourbillon before setting off on the banks of the Rhône accompanied by the lapping of the water. At the exit of the city, the cyclists first take the small roads between fruit trees and vineyards on the left bank of the Rhône.
The first refreshment with Valais flavors takes place after 10 km at the Salle Recto-Verso de Grône, a recognized cultural space in the region.
It's time to go back to the heart of the orchards and zigzag between the apple trees of the Rhone valley to reach the next supply at the Crêperie l'Hohoho. On the edge of the banks of the river, this family establishment welcomes fine gourmets in a large green space. A selection of homemade crepes is served to delight the taste buds.
Finally, it's time to let yourself be guided by the Rhone River to the heart of the city of Sion on the historic Place de la Planta, where a friendly and festive atmosphere gathers the participants around dessert della Nonna in the open air.
