CNA - Saint Nicolas in a gulp from 249 €

Description

Saint Nicolas in a gulp: Vineyard walk, wine tastings and samples, the hospitality of Hotel Vagneur, the Old Village and its Stars, and the landscape from Mont Joux.

You'll wander through vineyards adorned in autumn attire, with clusters now ready for harvest. You'll discover how, after over a century of abandonment, viticulture has returned as a protagonist of this land.

You'll sample wines from the Di Francesco-Gasperi Vino&Spiriti cellars, accompanied by cheeses from the Antica Latteria Erbavoglio.

You'll taste the typical dishes of the region paired with wines from Château Feuillet and Maison Vagneur cellars, as told by their producers. After a visit to the village of Vens, you'll traverse a forest of ancient fir trees towards Lake Joux, where a steaming polenta awaits you on an outdoor table facing the magnificent natural backdrop of Gran Paradiso

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Days 1, 2

Aosta

Day 1:

Meeting at the winery: Di Francesco-Gasperi Vino & Spiriti (15:00-15:15)

Vineyard Walk: Di Francesco-Gasperi Vino & Spiriti (15:20-16:20)

Wine Tasting: Tasting wines from Di Francesco-Gasperi with cheese from Antica Latteria Erbavoglio (16:30-18:00)

Hotel Check-in: Check-in at Hotel Vagneur (18:30-19:00)

Free Time: Free time to relax in the surroundings (19:00-20:00)

Dinner at Hotel Vagneur: Menu with wines from Maison Vagneur presented by owner Palma Faggiano (20:00-21:30)

Staff Party: Guided stargazing (21:40)

Herbal Teas and Mulled Wine: End of the evening (-)

Overnight at Hotel Vagneur: Hotel rooms (-)

Day 1 (in case of bad weather)

Meeting at the winery: Non-alcoholic welcome drink (15:00-15:15)

Introduction to the experience and story of Aosta Valley wines: Wine tasting from Di Francesco-Gasperi and dairy products from Antica Latteria Erbavoglio (15:30-16:00)

Extended and detailed wine tasting: Tasting wines from Di Francesco-Gasperi and dairy products from Antica Latteria Erbavoglio (16:00-18:00)

Staff Party - projection and illustration of telescopic images: In an ancient hall of the Village of Vens (21:40)

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Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel: (8:30-9:30)

Visit to the Village of Vens: Guided tour and history of the village (9:40-11:40)

Walk to Lake Mont Joux: Along a section of the Cammino Balteo with a panoramic view of Grand-Paradis (11:45-12:45)

Lunch and Relaxation by the lake: "Polenta & Co." with wines from Château Feuillet (12:50-14:50)

Walk towards Mont Joux: Digestive walk to the panoramic viewpoint (15:00-15:20)

Panoramic stop with views of Mont Blanc and Grand-Paradis: Scenic enchantment with coffee, grappa cream, local bitters, and genepy (15:20-16:20)

Walk back to the hotel: (15:30-16:30)

Check-out and Departure: (16:40)

Day 2 (in case of bad weather)

Early Breakfast: (8:00-9:00)

Story and experience of baking black bread and sweet bread. Visit to the village of Vens: Baking and cooking bread in the communal oven. Guided tour and history of the village (9:10-12:20)

Aperitif at the Oven: (12:20-12:50)

Lunch at the hotel: (13:00-14:50)

Relaxation: (14:50-15:20)

Coffee break, grappa cream, local bitters, and genepy: (15:20-16:30)

Check-out and Departure: (17:00)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Aosta

Day 2: Aosta

Included

One overnight stay with breakfast at the "Vagneur" hotel in the village of Vens
Guide available in Italian, English, French

Excluded

Short transfers that will be made using private vehicles.

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Special notes

Located at 1,740 meters above sea level, 8 km from Saint Nicolas, Vagneur boasts panoramic views and a restaurant serving Valdostan specialties.

Furnished in Alpine style with wooden furniture, all rooms at the Hotel Ristoro Vagneur feature a private bathroom, telephone, and desk. Additionally, free internet access is available at the reception.