Hikes in Saint-Emilion for the Bordeaux Vineyard Commitment Awards
On Sunday, June 4th 2023, come and discover the vineyards of Saint-Emilion and the environmental commitments of our wine growers.
As part of the Trophées Bordeaux Vignoble Engagé (Bordeaux Vineyard Commitment Awards), Terre de Vins joins the Interprofessional Bordeaux Wine Council and the Saint-Emilion Wine Council to propose two hiking trails.
The idea is to help you discover the environmental engagement of the Saint-Emilion vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2 hiking trails
Located less than an hour from Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion welcomes you with your family and friends to discover its vineyard, first one to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscapes.
And for this, Terre de Vins offers 2 itineraries :
- a 5 km hike lasting about 1h30,
- a 9 km hike lasting about 3 hours.
Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a beginner, these loops are open to children and adults alike !
During your walk, you will enjoy these superb landscapes registered in the World Heritage of Humanity. Along the way, learn all about the Outstanding Universal Value of the Saint-Emilion vinyard thanks to reading tables.
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During the two hike loops, you will have the pleasure to discover the richness of the Saint-Emilion vineyard. Discover the fauna and flora of the vineyards and admire the Châteaux along the way.
Throughout your walk, 4 workshops are offered by the Châteaux of Saint-Emilion to learn all about the environmental practices adopted by our winegrowers.
Fauna and flora workshop at Château Haut-Sarpe
During this educational workshop, you will get explanations on the insects and bats’ importance on the surrounding fauna and vineyard. Also to be seen: an amazing artistic collection in the gardens of the property and the aviary.
Nature and respect workshop at Château Sarpe Grand Jacques
The owners of the Château will welcome you for a tasting of the (organic) wine of the property and will share with you their work in communion with nature.
Footprint workshop at Château Barde-Haut
Observe the exceptional cellar of this property and participate in an educational workshop on the practices used by the Château to reduce their environmental footprint.
Living together workshop at Château Tour Baladoz and Château La Croizille
Discover how our winegrowers adapts their pratices and their life to grow in osmosis with nature. You will also have the opportunity to taste a wine from the property.
The "discovery village" at the hikes arrival
After your stroll through the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, go to the “discovery village” installed in the Parc Guadet in Saint-Emilion.
On the program:
- educational workshops in partnership with the Bordeaux Wine School on the theme “aroma and wine”. Put your senses to the test by testing your olfactory skills.
- a wellness area with “sophro tasting” workshops to discover!
- food trucks to restore you with the Casa Mama and a market of local producers, the famous Saint-Emilion Wine Truck and the Pablito Coffee Company.
All this, to the rhythm of the rock band “Landers” whose singer and guitarist Marie-Pierre Lacoste is an organic winemaker in the South of Gironde.
Useful information
Departure point: Parc Guadet in Saint-Emilion.
A parking lot is available at the address: Château Soutard – 2 Villemaurine Nord – Saint-Emilion
Two departures from the park Guadet:
- 9am for the 9km loop
- 10 am for the 5 km loop
Prices
Free admission for minors.
Entrance fee for those over 18: 5 euros.
The sum of the entries will be donated to the association Biotope festival.
Born in 2016 in the Grand Saint-Emilionnais, its objective is to awaken and accompany an evolution of councious practices regarding environmental and societal issues. It intervenes with schoolchildren, families, communities, private and/or public professionals, local producers etc.
Volunteer
You wish to participate in the “Bordeaux Vignoble Engagé” event as a volunteer? Each volunteer will receive a gift package including 2 Good Wines Only invitations and 2 Bordeaux Tasting invitations.