"I have seen your Chamonix and its glaciers all over the world, but I have not met your Abymes anywhere else" ...
Statement by Sir Murchinson, renowned 19th century English geologist.
This may seem surprising, yet most of those who have had the chance to discover our Prealps and visit the Savoyard vineyards are surprised and enthusiastic by the originality and beauty of the sites. Here lakes, mountains and vineyards come together to delight our eyes and offer us all the pleasures.
Specialized guide, graduate of Higher Studies in Viticulture and Oenology and mountain guide, specialist in Alpine wines.
morning
Head to the Chartreuse Regional Nature Park to explore the vineyards of Abymes and Apremont.
According to your wishes (of weather forecast) :
- about an hour's walk in the vineyards overlooking the valley. Great views guaranteed
- Or climb (by vehicle) to the Col du Granier to discover the impressive north face of the mountain which is so important for the local vineyards
Then, generous tasting of the local wine in the middle of vineyards together with Rioutes de Savoie (a local specialty)
lunch&wine tasting
Savoy winegrower buffet, accompanied by a generous educational tasting of many prestigious wines, some of which are rare, from a very famous winegrower (10 wines)
afternoon
Discovery of the Chignin vineyard with its superb very steep slopes, its vintages full of sun (which you will have tasted at the winemaker's) and always a superb view.
Tasting facing the mountains and vineyards of the Chartreuse of the famous Monks liqueur of Chartreuse.
End of the visit & back after the tasting