Heritage walks in the Hérault vineyards
Occitania,France
Wine-lover in the know? Epicurean in search of "nuggets"? You're in heaven!
Wine estates and cooperative wineries open their doors to you...
Let us guide you on l'Oenotour de l'Hérault, on the wine routesthe Oenorandos® and the Oenovélos® of our 7 Vignobles & Découvertes destinations .
Here, 300 days of sunshine also encourage festive events in the vineyards. Consult our vineyard calendar!
On foot, by bike, by mountain bike, by car: go for aVINture!
The most beautiful scenic routes in Hérault
Discover our vineyards on foot with the Oenorandos®.
A pioneering initiative in France, the Hérault Oenorandos®, certified by the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre, invite you to discover our vineyard landscapes on foot, and taste (in moderation) delicious local nectars...
When hiking meets the vineyards, the story of our terroir is told.
Put on your hiking boots and get ready to enjoy!
Video: Le Département de l'Hérault
All-new, all-beautiful: the Oenovélo®.
After the Oenorandos®, it's hard to stop there!
New for summer 2024, Hérault is launching its first Oenovélo®There are 2 routes: from Saint-Chinian, to make the most of the wonderful "L'art en cave" concept, which combines street-art and viticulture, or from Magalas for a 100% carbon-free experience by train.
More Oenovélos® are in the pipeline for autumn!
Still in the vineyards with our cyclo loops
Around 30 cycling trails cover the Hérault region: Hérault + Vélo + Oeno, it's a winning combo!
Here's a selection of signposted cycle tourism loops in the Hérault region...
Our vineyards by mountain bike
10 mountain bike areas approved by the French Cycling Federation allow you to discover the exceptional diversity of our vineyards.
Depending on your level of mountain biking and your wine preferences, choose your terroir and let us guide youThere's something for everyone!
Wine and shellfish: the Conchylitour
In the hinterland, within the Terres d'Hérault Geopark, vineyards blend with garrigues, causses and the foothills of the Massif Central to offer wonderful food and wine pairings with pélardons, charcuterie from the Monts de Lacaune, grilled lamb and the sweet flavors of garrigue honeys...
To the south, on the shores of thefamous Thau lagoon, dry white wines (Picpoul de Pinet, dry muscats...) go perfectly with shellfish, crustaceans and Sète's famous tielles!
We couldn't pass up this magical marriage: new for 2024, we've created the Hérault Conchylitouran invitation to discover the flavours of the lagoons and the passionate people who produce oysters, mussels and shellfish!
Wine tourism and slow tourism: our itineraries in the vineyards...
On foot, bike, mountain bike or even gravel, trail or motorcycle, for a long weekend or a week (and more if you like!), our multi-day itineraries discover the diversity of the Hérault's landscapes and vineyards.
How would you like to spend a few days out and about in a wine-growing region, with tastings at every stop?
Here's a selection of our best routes for discovering the richness of Languedoc wines: you'll have until the end of summer to choose your itinerary and get organized...
During the Indian summer, in September and October, when the vines take on a multitude of colors, touring the vineyards of the Hérault is a must!
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