Mont-Vully Food & Wine Tour

Mont Vully, Switzerland’s smallest wine region, is one of my favourite corners of this beautiful country. It runs along the northern shore of Lake Murten, straddling the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud, with vine-covered hills running down to the lake and stunning views across to the Alps.

Mont-Vully Food & Wine Tour - View of the Alps across Lake Murten - Hero

Lake Murten is part of the Seeland (Trois Lacs) area around Lakes Murten, Neuchatel and Biel, where much of Switzerland’s fresh produce is grown. Coupled with fish fresh from the lake, this makes it a haven for great food as well as excellent wines and stunning scenery. Needless to say, Mont-Vully food and wine are an essential part of any Swiss tour.

Mont-Vully Food & Wine Tour - Hotel Restaurant Le Mont Vully

Stay Hotel Restaurant Le Mont-Vully
It’s easy to believe this lush property high above Lake Murten was a farm less than 100 years ago. Then it offered casual refreshments to passers-by. Today it offers accommodation with stunning views over the lake to the Alps and delicious food, including the best egli fillet (small delicate fish similar to Australian whiting). In summer the outside terrace is popular, and the cheese trolley is one of the best at any time of year!

Mont-Vully Food & Wine Tour - Belle 5 Restaurant

Eat Belle5
Also high above the vineyard-covered hills above the lake is this quirky, casual restaurant serving some of the best food I’ve had. Its laidback vibe and magnificent views make it ideal for a leisurely al fresco lunch. Wine and service match the quality of the food and I adore the theatre of steak tartare prepared tableside. The small well-curated cheese trolley is pretty special and I’m still dreaming about the beautiful plum gratin dessert.

Mont-Vully Food & Wine Tour - Javet & Javet Traminer

Drink Freiburger & Traminer
Switzerland’s smallest quality wine region, Mont-Vully is also its most innovative. The region’s best vignerons have created an accord to guarantee the quality of their two most distinctive grapes: freiburger and traminer. And it’s worked, Javet & Javet’s gloriously amber traminer is one of the best wines I’ve ever tasted. I also love Chateau de Praz’s freiburger by Marylene Bovard-Chervetto, who ages some wines in traditional clay qvevri.

Mont-Vully Food & Wine Tour - Vineyard Walk

Do ‘Chemin la Riviera’ Vineyard Trail
I love this 5km walking trail through the vineyards – especially early in the morning when the sunrise colours are splashed over the lake. It’s easy going, with only a few uphill sections to get to a good elevation for great views. Along the way you’ll likely meet locals walking their dogs or on their morning jog and there are boards explaining the local grape varieties and the seasonal work of the vignerons.

Mont-Vully Food & Wine Tour - L’ART’isan Pâtissier Chocolatier

Shop L’ART’isan Pâtissier-Chocolatier
I happened across this little café one morning as I finished my vineyard walk (above) and I couldn’t resist popping in to check out the sweet treats. I left with a mini-ice cream – chocolate-coated with a tangy fruit sorbet inside – that was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! If you’re craving something savoury after your walk, nearby Boulangerie Guillaume has slices of excellent Gateau Vully with speck and caraway.

Swiss Food & Wine Tour Highlights

What Other Travellers Say

Janet (Tamworth, NSW, Australia)
Janet (Tamworth, NSW, Australia)
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Just back from the most amazing trip to Emilia-Romagna with Roberta. Not only the home of Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar, but scenery to die for and more quaint and exciting restaurants and cafés than you ever imagined. And Roberta is just the person to help you discover and enjoy them! Her knowledge of the history of the region and its wonderful cuisine know no bounds and all added to the excitement of the trip. It was faultless - well organized and lots of fun!
Deb (Belconnen, ACT, Australia)
Deb (Belconnen, ACT, Australia)
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Wow, what a tour – I learned so much! Awesome fun traveling through Emilia-Romagna experiencing first hand some of the produce I've worked with over the last couple of years cooking with Roberta's recipe kits – the family are reaping the benefits now. If you're thinking of joining Roberta in future years get ready for an amazing experience.
Mark (Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia)
Mark (Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia)
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My wife and I recently joined Roberta's Emilia-Romagna tour. We enjoyed all the temptations offered and learned a lot about that part of Italy, especially its food and wine culture. What was most impressive was Roberta's local knowledge of people and places. The planning and effort she put into making the whole experience seem effortless was remarkable.
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