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Dive into the charm of South Africa’s wine country as you embark on an unforgettable walking and hiking tours, complete with delightful wine tastings.
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Walking through Franschhoeks historical town is pure magic. Picture rolling hills, endless vines, and stunning mountain views. With every step, you’re surrounded by nature’s beauty and the promise of world-class wine.
Hiking through Franschhoek’s vineyards is pure magic. Picture rolling hills, endless vines, and stunning mountain views. With every step, you’re surrounded by nature’s beauty and the promise of world-class wine.
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Franschhoek on foot TOur
Join us for the Franschhoek on Foot Walking Tour where farming was introduced into the Franschhoek valley area in the late 1600’s and the village was established in the mid 1800’s. The Village Walking Tour takes you through the beautiful and historic town where you’ll see some of the most important architecture and cultural sites including the Dutch Reformed church, Franschhoek Town Hall and the Huguenot Memorial Monument. It is steeped in history, some of it not so savoury but history is history and should never be hidden. Our Franschhoek on Foot Walking Tour will tell you all about it.
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Cost: R300 per person, Children under 12 R150 and under 5 free
Included: Registered Local Guide, Walking Tour, Bottled Water
Excluded: Gratuities and optional extras
Duration: 2 hours
Daily departure: 10:00 & 14:00
What to bring: Comfy shoes & Clothing. Sun cream and a hat for the warm days and a jacket
for the cold days.
Max group size: 10pax
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Discover the beauty of Franschhoek’s vineyards with a guided walking or hiking tour. Wander through lush landscapes, immerse yourself in the area’s rich history, and savour the breathtaking views. Book now to enjoy a serene journey and create unforgettable memories in this wine paradise.
Join us for a Guided Vineyard Walk which meanders for 3km – 5kms through the vineyards, offering beautiful views of vineyards and of the beautiful Franschhoek wine valley. Get a closer look at the several white and red wine cultivars and you will be told about the growth, the vines and all what is done to create the tasteful wine that you will enjoy and sip on. Interpretive signs help vineyard walkers to differentiate between Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Taste wines at two of the vineyards that we will walk through and end the day with a mount watering lunch.
Tour departs: 09:00am and Tour Ends: 12h:00 pm
Tour Includes: Specialist Local Guide,Vineyard Orientation & Cellar Tour, Two Premium Wine Tastings, Snack Pack & Bottled water.
Tour Excludes: Lunch and Transport to and from starting point.
(Meeting Place: Muse Gallery, Main Road R45, Cnr La Provence Road, Franschhoek )
Join us on a unique combination of a nature hike and wine tasting tour in the beautiful valley of Franschhoek on the historical wine farm La Motte. There’s no better way to get up close to the mountain-topped views in this spectacular valley. The Sustainable Hike is a further expression of La Motte’s commitment to the highest conservation and biodiversity standards and the protection of precious indigenous flora and fauna in the mountain area surrounding the estate and the adjoining Wemmershoek mountain range. It offers the ideal opportunity to explore abundant birdlife, a protea garden, sustainably farmed vineyards, a wealth of flora, resident mammals and reptiles and the breathtaking vistas of the Franschhoek Valley.
The circular route, which starts at the La Motte Tasting Room, stretches over five kilometres, with the hiking trail section covering two kilometres. The time required to complete the trail is about two hours when walking and three hours when strolling. The trail has a Grade 1B rating and requires a fair degree of fitness. It is therefore not recommended for children under the age of 10 and we do not permit infants in back packs. Prospective hikers are reminded that dogs and mountain bikes are not permitted.
Tour departs: 09:00am and Tour Ends: 1h:00 pm
Tour Includes: Specialist Local Guide, Guided Hike, Hike permit, Vineyard Orientation, a Premium Wine Tastings, Snack Pack & Bottled water.
Tour Excludes: Lunch and Transport to and from starting point.
Meeting Place: La Motte Wine Estate, R45, Franschhoek
Cost: R1150 per person
*Not bookable on a Monday and we advise a 48hour booking in advance.
Vista Trail:
Duration: <2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: +/-2.5km
THE Vista Trail starts and ends at the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve’s main gate. This circular trail includes the Breakfast Rock Trail and a short section of the DuToitskop Trail. Most hikers walk the Vista Trail in a clockwise direction. The trail climbs about 275m to reach an elevation of 1 028m above sea level. Starting on the Breakfast Rock Trail, the Vista Trail branches off to the left after about 925m from the main gate (elevation 870m; 33-53-52 S; 19-09-31 E). It’s about 315m to the panoramic viewpoint.
On this part of the trail Lion’s Head and Table Mountain can be seen through the Helshoogte gap between Simonsberg (right) and Groot Drakenstein Mountain (left) on a clear day.
Cost: R850 per person
Included: Guided Hike, Permit for Mont Rochelle Reserve, Snack Pack and bottled water
Excluded: Transport to and from Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve.
Uitkyk Trail:
Duration: 2-4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: +/- 6km
THE first section of this well-marked and popular linear trail includes the Breakfast Rock Trail. A fit hiker can complete the round trip in about 3 hours. Unprepared hikers should not divert to the Perdekop Trail. The trail is straight and only rises about 360 metres in total. The distance from the main gate to the vantage point at the terminus of the Uitkyk Trail is about 3km from where you double back to the main gate.
Once past Breakfast Rock the trail mostly follows the westerly valley slope of the Perdekloof stream. The trail crosses a stream about 845m beyond Breakfast Rock; this is a wonderful place to stop – the water is safe to drink and very refreshing. The turn-off to Perdekop Trail is encountered +/- 2km beyond Breakfast Rock (1 108m; 33-52-50 S; 19-09-42 E.), keep straight on for the Uitkyk viewpoint.
The Uitkyk Trail terminus and panoramic viewpoint (1 093m; 33-54-40 S; 19-09-43 E.) boasts a spectacular view of the secluded Wemmershoek valley and Wemmershoek Dam.
Cost: R850 per person
Included: Guided Hike, Permit for Mont Rochelle Reserve, Snack Pack and bottled water
Excluded: Transport to and from Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve.
DuToitskop Trail:
Duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: +/- 13km
THE in-and-out trail to DuToitskop Peak starts and ends at the main entry gate to the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. The trail rises about 660m to DuToitskop Peak (elevation 1 407m; 33-52-57 S; 19-09-00 E). A moderately fit person can hike to DuToitskop Peak in less than 3 hours (one way).
The DuToitskop Trail, which includes the walk up to Breakfast Rock, branches off to the left (in a north westerly direction) at Breakfast Rock. The trail mostly heads in a north-north westerly direction, rising steadily (about 15-17m per 100m). Magnificent vistas of the Franschhoek valley can be seen on the way up. DuToitskop Peak is about 2 680m past Breakfast Rock.
Cost: R1050 per person
Included: Guided Hike, Permit for Mont Rochelle Reserve, Snack Pack and bottled water
Excluded: Transport to and from Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
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