{"id":3778,"date":"2017-03-02T17:27:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T16:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/?post_type=product&p=3778\/"},"modified":"2017-12-21T19:54:54","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T18:54:54","slug":"alps-authentic-and-gourmet-stay-france-private-guide","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/en\/produit\/alps-authentic-and-gourmet-stay-france-private-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Flavours of the Alps an authentic and gourmet stay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program of your\u00a0 gourmet stay in the Alps
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This tour is available from 2 to 8 persons maximum<\/em><\/p>\n

Introduction to the Savoie wines<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the foothills of the Northern French Alps, vineyards with atypical landscapes and enchanting ancestral vines now produce rare wines that attain the highest levels of quality.<\/p>\n

The Savoie region holds the French record of the number of grape varieties used (of which 8 are unique) and the number of cru or vintages which allows the production of all types of wines (from young to ageing wines to late harvest and effervescent and everything in between). Recently, a Savoie Cr\u00e9mant (sparkling Chardonnay) was placed 8th overall in France. Our wines have won the most prestigious awards in many International competitions. Since 2011, 25 renowned tasters of the prestigious American guide Parker have classified Alpine our Savoie wines in the “excellence” category. Their comment: “one of the best quality \/ price ratios in the world\u201d. Even two great French and American presidents have been very fond of them.<\/p>\n

You will taste wines that will surprise you by their quality, their originality and their rarity.<\/p>\n

Day 1<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrival in Chamb\u00e9ry.<\/p>\n

Lunch in the heart of the medieval city of Chamb\u00e9ry.<\/p>\n

During the afternoon, guided visit of the Old Town of Chamb\u00e9ry. Chamb\u00e9ry is located right in the heart of the French Alps and has been the historical capital of the Savoy region since the 13th-century.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night at the selected hotel.<\/p>\n

Day 2<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

NP La Chartreuse, Pointe de la Gorgeat et Mont Joigny, wine tasting in the vineyards of Charteuse with a view<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Mont Granier pass <\/strong>(1134m), we hike to the Gorgeat peak <\/strong>and then to the Mont Joigny <\/strong>(1556m), the view of the Chartreuse mountain range<\/strong>, its highest peaks, the Bourget Lake, the Savoie vineyards <\/strong>and the surrounding Belledonne mountain ranges will amaze you.<\/p>\n

Terroir Picnic <\/strong>including the vineyard\u2019s specialty : \u201cDiots\u201d (local pork sausages) marinated and cooked in local red wine, along with food from local producers with wine, coffee and liquor \u00ab\u00a0Vuln\u00e9raire de Chartreuse\u00a0\u00bb.<\/p>\n

After the hike, we\u2019ll visit the historical \u201cAbymes<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cApremont<\/strong>\u201d vineyards. A mythical area at the bottom of Mount Granier, where one of the biggest disaster in the Alps occurred (a little more about that later).<\/p>\n

After a short hike around St Andr\u00e9 Lake<\/strong> (where you can even jump in for a swim if you like) we\u2019ll visit the famous little church of Myans<\/strong>, a place of pilgrimage since the Black Virgins miracle in 1248. Then we\u2019ll stop in a wonderful spot with a view for a tasting of the famous Cr\u00e9mant of Savoie <\/strong>and other local young\/primeur wines (Abymes and Apremont).<\/p>\n

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Day 3<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Epine mountain range with the Dent du Chat (Cat\u2019s tooth at 1390 m) which over looks the Bourget Lake and the vineyards of Jongieux<\/strong><\/p>\n

A morning of light exercise and an afternoon of tastings. The French like to say \u201cEffort\/R\u00e9comfort\u201d.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll start out with a hike on the peak of \u201cla Dent du Chat”<\/strong> at 1390m which overlooks the Bourget Lake <\/strong>and offers wonderful 360\u00b0 views – even on a good day we\u2019ll be able to see the Mont-Blanc – lake to vineyards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll take a ride along a charming road that overlooks the Chevelu lakes and the Rhone River<\/strong>. After all of this exercise we\u2019ll visit the lovely and famous vineyards of Jongieux<\/strong> which has recently been recognized with a special European label for the beauty of its landscapes and you can even up in to enjoy a swim.<\/p>\n

After a terroir picnic on to some more tasting of a famous local wine Marestel Cru<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Day 4<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

NP Les Bauges, Les Ar\u00eates de la Savoyarde,\u00a0 la Roche du Guet (1209 m), La Thuile Lake & an awarded cellar <\/strong><\/p>\n

After hiking along the ridge of the Roche du Guet (1209 m) you\u2019ll have the possibility to jump into the Thuile Lake (900 m).<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll have terroir picnic at the summit of La Savoyarde<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Wine tasting of famous and rare Savoie wines in a beautiful vineyards\u2019 cellar. Some of these wines have received the highest awards in France.<\/p>\n

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Day 5<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Boat cruise on the Bourget Lake, which is the biggest natural lake in France. The lake was dear to the 19\u2019 century romantic poet Alphonse de Lamartine.<\/p>\n

We will stop and visit the Abbaye de Hautecombe, burial place of former Princes and members of the House of Savoy. This is a highly spiritual place, surrounded by magical views, it is totally isolated between the lake and the mountains.<\/p>\n

A perfect place for a terroir picnic.<\/p>\n

Then we\u2019ll be ready to set sail back to Aix-les-Bains and drive back to your departure city.<\/p>\n

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