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And when you’re not drinking wine... the grounds at Mont Rochelle cover 39 hectares (about 100 acres) and you’re welcome to go exploring. The following are available either on the premises or nearby and we can help in making all the arrangements for any activities
Gym
For the active types our gym is available between 06h00 and 22h00 every day. There are two treadmills, bikes, an adjustable bench and suspension training pack and a set of free-weights.
Biking
There are some wonderful routes that make it easy to explore the surrounding area on bike . We can arrange rentals with a local company, just let us know and we can book these for you.
Hiking
Enjoy a hike through hills, valleys and vineyards surrounding the hotel, as well as in local reserves. The Mont Rochelle Reserve on the opposite side of the valley offers superb views of the wine valley and on a clear day you can even see Table Mountain and the ocean! The walks vary in length from 3 to 8 hours and are of moderate intensity. Required permits and maps are available from the Tourism Office in the centre of town. You are welcome to take walks through our farm and our only request is that you stay on the walkways, thus preserving the fragile vines that produce our splendid wines.
Tennis Courts
We have a Astroturf floodlit tennis court and a cabana complete with a kitchen and bathroom. Racquets and balls supplied.
Retail Therapy
Franschhoek village offers a variety of art and craft shops as well as galleries and antique stores and we can point you in the right direction.
Golf
South Africa is known for the high standard of its many golf courses with courses in Paarl, Stellenbosch and Somerset West. The hotel can arrange tee-off times for you. Booking is vital during the summer season in order to avoid disappointment.
Some more information about the courses in our area with the driving time to each one indicated:
Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate 15 mins 18 Holes
Boschenmeer Golf Estate 20 mins 27 Holes
Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate 30 mins 18 Holes
Stellenbosch Golf Club 30 mins 18 Holes
Somerset West Golf Club 45 mins 18 Holes
Erinvale Golf Club 60 mins 18 Holes
Arabella-Western Cape 90 mins 18 Holes