Franschhoek E-bike Ride & Wine with Lunch

E-bikes mean you climb the valley without the burn.

An e-bike wine tour in Franschhoek where you pedal through vineyards at your own pace, visit three estates for tastings, and eat lunch at a mountain restaurant. The ride takes seven hours, includes a guide, hotel pickup, and three wine tastings with a gourmet lunch. E-bikes let you cover the backroads without fitness holding you back.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike ride and wine tasting tour

• Explore sculptures and gallery
• Cycle to La Motte Wine Estate
• Wine tasting at La Motte
• Cycle to Glenwood Vineyards
• Wine tasting at Glenwood Vineyards
• Lunch at Mont Rochelle Country Kitchen
• Cycle to La Bri wine estate
• Wine pairing at La Bri

The experience

The day starts at the Franschhoek cycling company's base, where you have time to walk through the sculptures and gallery before the guide gets everyone on the bikes. From there, you'll pedal to Glenwood Vineyards first: a boutique winery where the sommelier walks you through their handcrafted wines and the terroir of the valley. The e-bikes do the heavy lifting on climbs, so the pace stays leisurely even when the road tilts upward.

After the first tasting, you cycle to Mont Rochelle Country Kitchen for lunch. The restaurant sits against the Mont Rochelle Mountains and builds the menu around local ingredients paired with wines from the estate. This is the anchor of the day: a proper meal, not a quick stop. Then you ride on to La Bri, an elegant estate known for Bordeaux-style blends, where a wine expert walks you through a pairing experience. Your third tasting lands at La Motte Wine Estate, where a sommelier guides you through their award-winning selection in the manicured gardens and impressive architecture.

The guide stays with the group the whole time and speaks English. You get bottled water and snacks throughout the day, and the van follows the route so there's air-conditioned transport if anyone needs a break. Hotel pickup is included, and you're back before evening.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• use of a powered e-bike for the full day.
• three wine tastings at hand-picked estates.
• a gourmet lunch at Mont Rochelle Country Kitchen with wine pairings.
• bottled water and snacks throughout.
• an English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle support.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 to 75 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bike and Hike Day Tours

Is this one for you?You pedal the whole ride yourself on an e-bike, the motor just eases the climbs, so this suits anyone who wants to move under their own power without arriving exhausted. If you'd rather sit and be driven between tastings, a standard wine tour by van would work better.

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Top questions

Can I do this ride if I'm not very fit?

Yes. The e-bikes handle the climbing, so the ride works for all fitness levels. You pedal at your own comfort level and the guide adjusts the pace to the group.

What happens if I don't drink wine?

Kiddies tastings are available at each winery as an alternative to wine, so non-drinkers and younger riders get the same estate experience without alcohol.

How many wineries do we visit?

Three wine estates: Glenwood Vineyards, La Bri, and La Motte Wine Estate. Each one offers a different style and a guided tasting with a sommelier or wine expert.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes. Lunch is a gourmet meal at Mont Rochelle Country Kitchen with locally-sourced ingredients and wine pairings included.

What's the minimum age to ride?

Riders must be at least 15 years old. The e-bikes are powerful enough to handle the terrain, and the guide keeps the group together.