Wine tasting in Lavaux:
Guided tours and hikes

My husband and I did the Wine tasting in Chardonne vineyards tour as part of our honeymoon. We had a fantastic time with Jennifer from Edible Switzerland and it was... read more such a unique experience! We went to two vineyards on this tour - Domaine Ducret and Domaine Neyroud-Fonjallaz. We are from the U.S. and the vineyard experiences are much different there - the ones in Chardonne/Lavaux are much smaller and more private - most winemaking families live on the properties where the wine is made (and many have lived there for multiple generations!). They were happy to have visitors, show us around their wine-making areas, and do wine-tastings for us, but you have to book these tours and tastings in advance, which is where Jennifer came in. I would have had no idea how to book/contact the vineyards. It was also great to have a translator, as most of the winemakers spoke some English, but not with complete fluency. Jennifer is fluent in both English and French (the main language spoken in this area). The views in Lavaux are so incredible! Even in the winter when we went (November 2023). My husband also loved this experience and the wine, and he is typically not much of a wine drinker. 10/10 overall for views, wine, and experience, and not something that would have been a feasible activity for us being from a different country without utilizing Jennifer as a planner, tour guide, and translator. Highly, highly recommend!

My husband and I had an amazing time on our wine tour of the Lavaux region! We started around 10am and walked to our first tasting of 3 wines. They... read more were all excellent and we enjoyed the views of the region. Then, we walked to our next stop for lunch. Jenn brought a beautiful and delicious spread for lunch: cheeses, meats, nuts, tomatoes, bread, figs, and wine. In addition, the most amazing combination of crackers, cheese, smoked trout, and pickled onions. It was a delicious combination! Then, we walked quite a bit further (thankfully mostly downhill). We stopped along the way to learn about the region, vintners, and their process using a wine cart monorail. We made one more pit stop for another tasting before walking through vineyards, by a waterfall, and then ended in the last location for a final tasting where there were lots of purchasing options. Overall, we had a great day and loved our time on the tour! Jenn was so nice and passionate about the wine, people, and history of this region!

I booked an e-bike journey through Lavaux with Pascal from Edible Switzerland as a gift for my husband's 50th birthday, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip... read more to Switzerland. From start to finish, Pascal was exceptional. His knowledge of the region, the vineyards, local history, and Swiss/French culture added so much depth to the experience, but what truly set him apart was how much he genuinely cared about making our day special. He went above and beyond in countless ways, tailoring the experience to our interests, sharing hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own, and making us feel more like friends than customers. The Lavaux region is absolutely breathtaking, and exploring it by e-bike was the perfect way to experience the vineyards, villages, and incredible views of Lake Geneva. The route was beautiful, and every stop felt thoughtfully chosen. We've traveled extensively and have done many guided experiences around the world, but this was one of the very best! If you're visiting Switzerland and are considering an e-bike tour, don't hesitate. Pascal created memories we'll be talking about for years to come. Thank you, Pascal and Edible Switzerland for making my husband's milestone birthday so memorable!