On the Glamtrail to Heaven
As a strict rule I never mix hiking with wine tastings and lengthy lunches, but occasionally have to make an exception. An invitation to explore the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on a Glamtrail is one of them.
“Getting out and discovering the natural beauty and all the flora and fauna of this area is integral, but the focus is on linking high-end wining and dining experiences, often reached along paths otherwise not open to the public,” explains Tim Lundy, co-founder of Glamtrails with his wife Gillian Faichnie.
“Tim’s a qualified mountain guide, and I’m not really a hiker,” says Gillian. “But I love walking. It’s the best way of socialising with friends, and the short, guided walks we devised take in wine tastings and other rewards, and are right up my street.”
Rustling up a group of enthusiasts to join me isn’t difficult. In addition to my
