Wine Stay in Switzerland

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Focus 1 : Switzerland

The watchmaking, the chocolate, the Swiss cheese… And the wine ?

Come and explore a country where the gastronomy and the oenology are unmissable.

On a territory divided between the Swiss plateau and the Alps, Switzerland abounds in pleasures. If you like mountains, lakes, forests, big plains or still big cities, you will necessarily find what you are looking for!

Visit Lucerne, Zurich, Ticino, Basel, … Discover the different cultures of the country, the local architecture, savour refined dishes prepared by the greateast Chefs of the country, taste the sweetness of Swiss life.

Then discover the beauty of the Swiss countryside, the summit of Zermatt, Lake Constance, the canton of Grison …

Regarding wine, the Winemarkers produce it in all the regions! From Geneva, along the Lake Léman, including German-speaking Switzerland, up to the canton of Valais, you will taste very aromatic whites (in particular stemming from the famous Chasselas grape), and reds fresh and expressive.

During this stay you will have an overview of the Swiss lifestyle.

Focus 2 : Wine Regions

Valais:

Whith the flow of the Rhône, visit the most beautiful domains of the canton of Valais. Dividing into three sub-regions (High Valais, Lower Valais and central Valais), it is one of central places of the Wine production in Swiss. You will taste a pallet of unique wine, delicate Pinots noir, more powerful red, fine Chasselas grapes or still specialities as "Fletri wine" (wine stemming from a very late vendange there, to develop syrupy).

You could also do a stroll at the foot of the Cervin, a visit of the city of Sion or enjoy a relaxing bath in in hot waters of Loèche-les-Bains.

Vaud:

The country of the Chasselas grape! In this region we develop white wines with this vine as anywhere else. This exceptionnal soil benefits from the influence of the Lake Léman and from the Neuchâtel Lake. You can discover surprising vineyards, along lakes, sometimes giving the impression of seeing vineyards floating.

We produce there mainly exceptionnal soil white wine, it is what makes the reputation of the region, but we find there when all the same of Gamaret, Gamay, Garanoir, and some Pinot noir!

You can also meet enthusiasts of gastronomy, it is also the region of the AOP Etivaz and Vacherin cheese Mont-d'Or. Moreover it's the sector where we find most restaurants quoted in guide Michelin in Switzerland.

Geneva:

In the crossing of the Rhône and the Lake Léman, the canton of Geneva, a small wine-producing region which produces great wines.

Nevertheless we find an important variety of wines, some Chardonnay, the Chasselas grape, Gamaret, Gamay, Garanoir and some Pinot noir there. Go down the hills of vineyards to visit the the Peace city.

Between left bank and right bank, you will discover the old town, the district of business(affairs), numerous international institutions, luxury shops, restaurants… In short, a concentration of all Swiss specialties within your reach.

Focus 3 : Why Wine Passport ?

Wine Passport works everyday for several years to offer you exceptional trips around wine tourism.

Our passion for wine, gastronomy and travel help us to find the most beautiful wine regions of the world.

Whether you are wine professionals or beginners, you want to discover a region or only its vineyard, we will be able to meet your expectations.

We organize your stays according to your wishes!