Tasting Hike
Auvergne's mountain trails, local cheeses and Verveine du Velay. A hike you taste as much as you walk.
- ≈ 2H to 3H
- 1 to 100 participants
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Description
Discover Auvergne in a completely different way: feet on the mountain trails, nose in the local flora, and taste buds alert at every stop. Randonnée Dégustation is the nature and local produce incentive near Clermont-Ferrand that turns a simple walk into a gourmet and cultural immersion in the volcanic landscapes of Auvergne. A professional mountain guide accompanies the group throughout the outing, switching into the role of playful quiz master who fires questions on wildlife, flora, gastronomy and mountain life. Which team will outsmart the traps?
Along the route, the finest Auvergne specialities appear one by one for the group's pleasure: homemade charcuterie, outstanding cheeses including Cantal, Saint-Nectaire and Bleu d'Auvergne, Auvergne wines, Salers and Verveine du Velay. Authentic flavours, tasted in the open air, in a natural setting that makes them taste even better. The hike closes with a highlight: a Verveine du Velay creation workshop led by a colourful local guide, revealing the secrets of this iconic liqueur made from mountain verbena.
Festive, convivial, educational and delicious all at once, this incentive wins over hikers and food lovers in equal measure. Open to up to 100 participants, it leaves everyone with a memory of Auvergne fully experienced, trail by trail, bite by bite.
- ≈ 2H to 3H
- 1 to 100 participants
📍 Location: In Auvergne, at an exceptional site chosen by the Takamaka Clermont guides. The exact site is confirmed at booking based on the season and the group's preferences.
⏱️ Duration: Between 2 and 3 hours.
👥 Groups: Up to 100 people. Beyond a certain group size, the quality of the guided experience may be affected: Takamaka Clermont recommends an adapted format based on your actual group size.
🗓️ Season: Not specified on the source page. To be completed based on actual availability (outdoor activity; weather conditions to be taken into account).
💪 Fitness level required: Not specified on the source page. To be completed (mountain trail hiking; walking shoes recommended; likely accessible to non-athletes in good general health).
👟 Recommended attire: Not specified on the source page. To be completed (walking shoes and weather-appropriate mountain clothing recommended).
🧀 Tasting included: Charcuterie, cheeses (Cantal, Saint-Nectaire, Bleu d'Auvergne), Auvergne wines, Salers and Verveine du Velay are tasted throughout the route.
🌿 Verveine du Velay workshop: A Verveine du Velay creation workshop is included at the end of the route, led by a local guide, to discover the secrets of this iconic liqueur made from mountain verbena.
🎯 Quiz along the way: The guide switches into facilitator mode and fires questions on wildlife, flora, gastronomy and mountain life. A blend of culture and good cheer built into the walk itself.
How the activity works
Welcome and setting off on the trails
Tastings along the route
The Verveine du Velay workshop
Close and return
Why choose Takamaka ?
With 7 years of experience in Auvergne and an intimate knowledge of its trails, local producers and gastronomic traditions, Takamaka Clermont has put together a tasting hike that is like no other. The products tasted along the way, Cantal, Saint-Nectaire, Bleu d'Auvergne, charcuterie, local wines, Salers and Verveine du Velay, are carefully selected to reflect the authenticity of the territory and the team's eco-responsible commitment to local producers.
The guide who accompanies the group throughout the outing is not just a trail leader: they are a mountain professional and a facilitator who knows how to turn a walk into a cultural and gourmet adventure. The quiz element on local wildlife, flora and gastronomy creates genuine group dynamic, blending gentle competition with discovery of the territory.
Randonnée Dégustation accommodates up to 100 participants and fits naturally into a broader seminar programme, before a meal, a corporate evening or other Takamaka Clermont activities. It is the incentive that looks after your teams as much as the territory they pass through.
FAQ
Is the hike supervised by a guide?
Yes. A professional guide will accompany your group throughout the activity, introducing you to the local area, wildlife, flora and traditional Auvergne specialities.
How long does the activity last?
The activity lasts between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the route and the pace of the group.
Do I need to be fit to take part?
The hike is suitable for a wide range of participants. However, comfortable walking shoes and clothing adapted to the weather conditions are recommended.
Where does the activity take place?
The hike takes place in the Auvergne region, at a natural location selected according to your group and the conditions on the day.
What activities are available?
Two options are available: a tasting of traditional Auvergne specialities or a Verveine du Velay-making workshop. You can choose the experience that best suits your group.
