The locations.
France
Grape picking in France still fires the imagination of many around the world. And not without reason.
The beautiful rugged landscape full of vineyards, the food and drink, this is the only way to find it in France.
Spain
In the Spanish olive groves in November, December or even January with temperatures of between 20 and 25 degrees in a low sun.
Picking olives is hard work, but a unique and special experience.
Greece
New this year!
Greece, the land of architecture, good food, beautiful weather and of course olives!
Stay at an ancient Greek farm and experience the whole olive oil making process. *limited number of places available*.
France
Since 1994
APCON started in France after we ourselves fell in love with the culture, landscape and life during the grape harvest. La Vendange, as the French call it, is a very special experience, helping to pick the grapes for the world-famous French wine.
Grape picking is a feeling of freedom, life is simple. You are surrounded by the beautiful surroundings and people. After the hard work, you enjoy delicious old-fashioned French food and wine.
If you love adventure, are not afraid to get dirty, are open to everything and like to get away from your busy life, then this is the perfect trip for you! (And you must be available for at least 7 consecutive days in September or August)
France
Since 1994
APCON started in France after we ourselves fell in love with the culture, landscape and life during the grape harvest. La Vendange, as the French call it, is a very special experience, helping to pick the grapes for the world-famous French wine.
Grape picking is a feeling of freedom, life is simple. You are surrounded by the beautiful surroundings and people. After the hard work, you enjoy delicious old-fashioned French food and wine.
If you love adventure, are not afraid to get dirty, are open to everything and like to get away from your busy life, then this is the perfect trip for you! (And you must be available for at least 7 consecutive days in September or August)
Coming soon
Grape picking in Italy
Italy is, like France, one of the oldest wine countries and the largest wine producer in the world. The Italian soils are ideal for viticulture. The warm climate ensures that the grapes ripen well. The country is therefore planted with special grape varieties from north to south. We are currently busy with our contacts in Italië, so that you can soon go on an adventure there too!
Spain
Since 2021
In Spain, the olive harvest starts in November and can continue until the end of January. So 3 months in which you can start picking. It is a job that challenges you physically, but with the sun on your head where temperatures can rise above 25⁰ (and that in November).
With a team, you are shaking and clapping the olives out of the trees, long sticks are used to get the top olives out of the trees, all the olives are collected in the nets that are placed under the trees. Don't be scared, but climbing the trees is also part of the job to get the last olives out of the trees. All in all, a very special adventure, an experience that very few people have.
Spain
Since 2021
In Spain, the olive harvest starts in November and can continue until the end of January. So 3 months in which you can start picking. It is a job that challenges you physically, but with the sun on your head where temperatures can rise above 25⁰ (and that in November).
With a team, you are shaking and clapping the olives out of the trees, long sticks are used to get the top olives out of the trees, all the olives are collected in the nets that are placed under the trees. Don't be scared, but climbing the trees is also part of the job to get the last olives out of the trees. All in all, a very special adventure, an experience that very few people have.
Coming soon
Italy from 2023 onwards
Italy is one of the oldest wine countries and the largest wine producers in the world. With its centuries-old wine traditions and beautiful surroundings, Italy is a wonderful country for an adventure. That's why Apcon is now busy creating a picking adventure for you in Italy!
