18TH OLIVE CARRIAGE WITH THE TELETHON

18th OLIVE CARRIAGE with the Telethon
on Saturday, November 14 at 4 AM

Since 2007, the Olive Carriage has faced the dark night to deliver the olives harvested in the surroundings of Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues to the Moulin de La Brillante in St Just 34400. A journey retracing the ancient history of olive growers who transported their precious cargo to the mill on horse-drawn carts as early as possible to avoid losing a day's work. True to this old tradition, the convoy departs every year at 4 AM, with a meeting set for Saturday, November 14 (Meeting at 3:30 AM for ticket collection and welcome coffee) at the Cooperative Cellar of Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues "Les Coteaux de Montpellier" where teams, drivers, and companions, dressed in their warmest old-fashioned peasant attire, will be ready to hit the road for the magic of a special night. Each year, participants take pride in wearing as much as possible, outfits true to earlier times (capes, jackets, long skirts or dark pants, berets).

Flashy ANORAKS have no place here, needless to say.

Heavily loaded, the dozen carts (from the area + one from 31800 Régades towards St Gaudens) will pave the way in the only light of small lamps, followed by walkers seeking their bearings in the darkness. Once everyone is "tied up," the convoy will stretch along the dozen kilometers, stopping at the arenas of Lunel Viel, around a fire and coffee, wandering through the countryside. Crossing these villages of our fabulous "Little Camargue" until reaching the Moulin de La Brillante in St Just.

One by one, the carts will unload their olives, followed by a tasting of different oils and recipes, perhaps pressing?? The guests will then enjoy a hearty lunch at "La Fourchette" in the Dussol Hall of St Nazaire de Pézan, once the horses are tended to. This is also part of this amazing journey back in time. The return will be slow for the lightened teams heading back home, while walkers will have the choice to extend the stroll on foot or take advantage of the BUS provided.

Upon arrival in Saint-Geniès, there will be a tasting at the cellar and a visit to the cooperative cellar. The association will offer the members of the Telethon the harvest of the funds collected, a contribution taken from the participation of walkers and drivers, and of course, the glass of friendship.

In keeping with the charter of the Carriage which promotes authenticity, solidarity, and conviviality. So if the adventure tempts you, whether you are a driver or a hiker, join the Olive Carriage.

REGISTRATION 30€/person
Includes: coffee, lunch from Isi Traiteur 2 soups, charcuterie, sweet and savory fougasse, cheese, coffee, wine, 1 raffle ticket, 1 drink at noon,

2€ donated to the Telethon, return bus for walkers.

For more info, contact Pierre at 06 14 41 75 40 (or SMS) or "bousquet.i@wanadoo.fr"
or Guylène at 06 61 70 29 00.
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