Wine tour Pic Saint-Loup from Montpellier with meals

The winemaker pours in a family cellar off the official map, then you eat lunch surrounded by the vines that made it.

A private wine tour from Montpellier to Pic Saint-Loup, the sacred mountain above the scrubland, with visits to two estates, tastings, and a gourmet lunch set in the vineyard itself. The morning takes you through the medieval village of Les Matelles and a five-minute walk to a panoramic overlook of the Hortus cliffs; the afternoon focuses on an emblematic AOC Pic Saint-Loup domain. An air-conditioned vehicle and a live guide in English or French are included throughout.

The Experience

The tour leaves Montpellier and heads into the scrubland surrounding Pic Saint-Loup. You pass through Les Matelles, a medieval village, before climbing to the Col de Fambetou. A short walk—flat and easy—opens onto an exceptional view of the cliffs and the mountain itself. That overlook is where your guide explains the geology and history of the terroir before you meet the first winemaker.

The first estate is a family operation off the beaten track, the kind of place that sits at the edge of official designations. You explore the cellar and taste wines that reflect the limestone soil and the grapes grown there. Then comes the break: a table is set in the middle of the vineyard plots, and you eat fresh salads, local artisanal cold cuts, local cheeses, and a glass of wine from the estate. This is not a restaurant stop—it is lunch in the vines themselves.

The afternoon is devoted to an emblematic domain in AOC Pic Saint-Loup, renowned for the finesse of its wines and the beauty of its facilities. You explore the cellars and taste again, understanding how the limestone soil and noble grape varieties work together. By late afternoon, your guide drives you safely back to Montpellier.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• tastings at two wine estates.
• lunch in the vineyard with fresh salads, local artisanal cold cuts, local cheeses, and a glass of wine.
• visits to Les Matelles, the Col de Fambetou overlook, and the AOC Pic Saint-Loup domain.
• a live guide in English or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by WISUD

Is this one for you?Eight hours is long enough to move slowly through two estates and eat without rushing, but short enough to leave your morning or evening free. The private format means the guide adjusts the pace to your questions and interests instead of keeping to a group schedule.

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Top questions

What is the five-minute walk at Col de Fambetou like?

The walk is flat and easy access, leading to a panoramic overlook of Pic Saint-Loup and the cliffs of the Hortus. Your guide uses the moment to explain the geology and history of the terroir before you meet the first winemaker.

Where do you eat lunch on this tour?

Lunch is set in the middle of the vineyard plots at the first estate. You eat fresh salads, local artisanal cold cuts, local cheeses, and drink a glass of wine from that estate.

How many wineries do you visit?

You visit two estates. The first is a confidential family domain off the beaten track; the second is an emblematic AOC Pic Saint-Loup domain known for the finesse of its wines.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or French, and you choose your language when you book.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so your group travels alone with the guide and driver in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes private transportation, wine tastings at both estates, lunch in the vineyard, and all program visits. The air-conditioned vehicle and live guide are included throughout the eight-hour day.