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Spend a full day touring the Combe de Savoie from Annecy with a private chauffeur. Visit family domaines, taste Apremont, Mondeuse and Chignin Bergeron, and enjoy a Savoyard lunch in an auberge.
Spend a full day touring the Combe de Savoie from Annecy with a private chauffeur. Visit family domaines, taste Apremont, Mondeuse and Chignin Bergeron, and enjoy a Savoyard lunch in an auberge.
Morning light slides off the foothills between Annecy and Chambéry as a private chauffeur eases you into the Combe de Savoie.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Agence 1786 · Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Morning light slides off the foothills between Annecy and Chambéry as a private chauffeur eases you into the Combe de Savoie.
Vine rows angle up the valley flanks, leaves flicking in the alpine breeze as you move from domaine to domaine. Producers open cellar doors and pour Apremont’s pale, mineral whites and Mondeuse’s peppery reds while you learn to read soil, slope and season in a sip. Lunch at a simple auberge centers on local cheese and charcuterie; food and wine push each other forward.
The Combe de Savoie’s terroir is shaped by glacial deposits and steep moraines that give wines bright acidity and stony character. Winemaking here carries Savoyard history — centuries of smallholders and monastic influence — and a culture that pairs alpine cheeses with crisp local whites like Chignin Bergeron.
Expect hands-on descriptions from vignerons: pruning, elevation-driven varietal choices and the challenges of working steep slopes. The day is as much about learning tasting technique as it is about scenery — vineyard terraces leaning into the light, the valley’s draft nudging smoke from a farmhouse chimney.
Practical guidance: book a private transfer (this tour includes one) so you can drink and ask questions without worry. Wear comfortable shoes for short cellar walks, bring a lightweight jacket against valley gusts, and schedule tastings earlier in the day when palates are freshest. If you want specific domaines, request them in advance; peak season fills quickly. Hydrate between tastings and keep a light lunch pace — it’s a long, rewarding day of alpine flavor and winecraft.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking short distances and standing during tastings
Pickup is at your Annecy accommodation in the morning; you return to Annecy at the end of the day.
Yes — wine tastings at the visited domaines are included; lunch at the auberge is included but drinks are typically extra.
The itinerary is family-friendly for transport and sightseeing, but tastings are designed for adults; check with the operator about bringing minors.
Yes — notify the booking with any dietary requirements so the auberge can prepare appropriate options.
The Combe de Savoie has produced wine for centuries under Savoyard stewardship; its wines reflect glacial soils and small, family-run domaines.
Many producers in the area practice sustainable or organic viticulture to protect steep soils and prevent erosion; visitors are asked to stay on roads and respect private vines.
Agence 1786 operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light slides off the foothills between Annecy and Chambéry as a private chauffeur eases you into the Combe de Savoie.
Morning light slides off the foothills between Annecy and Chambéry as a private chauffeur eases you into the Combe de Savoie.
Vine rows angle up the valley flanks, leaves flicking in the alpine breeze as you move from domaine to domaine. Producers open cellar doors and pour Apremont’s pale, mineral whites and Mondeuse’s peppery reds while you learn to read soil, slope and season in a sip. Lunch at a simple auberge centers on local cheese and charcuterie; food and wine push each other forward.
The Combe de Savoie’s terroir is shaped by glacial deposits and steep moraines that give wines bright acidity and stony character. Winemaking here carries Savoyard history — centuries of smallholders and monastic influence — and a culture that pairs alpine cheeses with crisp local whites like Chignin Bergeron.
Expect hands-on descriptions from vignerons: pruning, elevation-driven varietal choices and the challenges of working steep slopes. The day is as much about learning tasting technique as it is about scenery — vineyard terraces leaning into the light, the valley’s draft nudging smoke from a farmhouse chimney.
Practical guidance: book a private transfer (this tour includes one) so you can drink and ask questions without worry. Wear comfortable shoes for short cellar walks, bring a lightweight jacket against valley gusts, and schedule tastings earlier in the day when palates are freshest. If you want specific domaines, request them in advance; peak season fills quickly. Hydrate between tastings and keep a light lunch pace — it’s a long, rewarding day of alpine flavor and winecraft.