Wine weekend in the mountains!

weekend oenotourisme dans les Hautes Alpes avec Margot Ducancel experte du vin.

Hautes-Alpes wine discovery weekend

Weekend découverte du vin des Hautes-Alpes

A 100% Hautes-Alpes wine weekend

Margot Ducancel, founder of the "Rouge aux lèvres" club

Margot Ducancel, founder of the Rouge aux Lèvres wine club in Paris and of a media agency specializing in wine, didn't hesitate for a second when we asked her to come and discover the Mollard grape variety in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes mountains. With her boundless energy and sparkling temperament, Margot has 15 years' experience in the world of wine.

With a community of 54,000 followers on her wine-dedicated Instagram account, she shares her adventures and wine tips throughout the year. In a single weekend, she made a round trip from Paris by overnight train to explore a sample of the Haut-Alpin vineyards, nestled in the Durance valley.

We invite you to discover her escapade in the Serre-Ponçon valleys, an ideal source of inspiration for your next wine tourism experience.

Wine from Hautes Alpes

Mollard grape variety

Born between 600 and 900 m altitude, it grows where other grape varieties don't even dare to climb. Mollard, the region's emblematic red grape variety, is the mountain rebel: a hardy, patient grape that ripens quietly under the Alpine sun to produce fresh, fruity, light wines, perfect for rekindling your spirits after a hike or a dip in Lake Serre-Ponçon.

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Tips for a wine and mountains weekend

1 Visit the winemaker's house

A living museum, varietal garden and tasting room. Here, you can learn about the history of the vineyards of the Haute-Alpes while raising a glass: culture AND pleasure, a winning combination! Open from June to September, and by reservation for groups the rest of the year

2 Buy wine directly from the winemakers

Domaine Allemand, Domaine du Petit août, Domaine de la Clochère, Coopérative cave des Hautes vignes, domaine de Tresbaudon, domaine du mont guillaume, les raisins suspendus, les hauts lieux, le champ du possible, domaine Saint André, villa costebelle...

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3 Cycling through the vineyards

Mountain Evasion Alix and François Xavier offer an electric bike tour of the Durance vineyards, with wine tasting and a visit to the winemaker's house!

Mountain Evasion

4 Winegrower's picnic

Domaine Allemand offers a winegrower's picnic. Enjoy local produce and a breathtaking view of the vineyards.

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5 Sunset at Serre Ponçon

Head for the Bois Vieux beach in Rousset Serre Ponçon, to enjoy a glass of wine with your feet in the turquoise waters of this magnificent mountain lake. Snack bar La Pinède on site!

6 A visit in a vintage van

For those who prefer the sixties vibe and chill roadtrips, the vintage minibus is a concentrate of good vibes. The scenery flies by, the smile is obligatory, and you feel like you're in a movie! A great way to discover the must-see sights of the Serre Ponçon valleys.

7 Relax in a chambre d'hôte

If you too are a fan of home-cooked, local dishes, we invite you to discover La Méridienne , a deceptively simple bed & breakfast perched near the vineyards in the high-altitude village of Venterol.