Discover the artisan producers of the mountain

About this tour

Meet Basque artisan producers in their mountain stronghold, then cook and eat what you've gathered. This 10-hour romp takes you into working farms across the countryside, starting with brunch at a family producer's home. You'll collect ingredients directly from makers—cheese makers, cider pressers, wine growers—taste their wares on site, then head to a convivial gastronomic society (a private dining club) where you and your guide cook lunch together, surrounded by Pyrenean views. It's the antithesis of tour-bus Basque Country.

Highlights

• Farm-to-table sourcing: collect ingredients straight from producers
• Full brunch with tastings at a working mountain farmhouse
• Cook lunch communally in a members' gastronomic society
• Sample homemade wine and cider at source
• Private driver and Basque-native guide throughout
• Meals paired with local natural drinks of your choice

What to expect

You'll spend the morning driving between three or four family-run producers—dairies, vineyards, cider houses—stopping to meet makers and taste their specialities fresh. The first stop includes a proper brunch with local spreads and drinks. Mid-morning, you'll gather items for lunch: perhaps local cheese, cured meats, seasonal veg. Then you head to the gastronomic society—a members' kitchen where locals gather to cook and dine together—and prep and cook your collected haul in a proper kitchen. You'll eat on the terrace facing mountain ridges, finishing with snacks and wine or cider. The pace is leisurely; your guide personalises timing to suit you.

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