Cheese cellars of L'Etivaz AOP

Description

During the months of May to October, the farmers of the region are busy making the precious alpine cheese L'Etivaz AOP. These cheese wheels are then transported to the cheese cellars, located in the heart of the village of l'Etivaz, to be stored and refined. During this visit, discover all the secrets of the making of this famous cheese.

L'Etivaz AOP is a hard cheese made by hand from raw milk in more than 130 alpine cheese dairies, located between 1000 and 2000 m. More than 2800 cows supply the milk, which is heated over a wood fire in a copper vat in the time-honoured tradition. In the centre of the l’Etivaz village, the cheese cellars are entirely dedicated to the typical Swiss cheese, which bears the protected designation of origin AOP (Appellation d' Origine Protégée). Open every day, this place is also a sales point for this delicious alpine cheese. A documentary shows visitors the process of cheese production on the alpine pastures, while a tasting will give let you savour all the different fragrances of a L’Etivaz AOP. The tour in the galleries, located around the cheese cellars, is truly fascinating: Over 20000 cheese wheels are stored here and are regularly turned and salted with great care during the aging period of at least 135 days. To round off your visit, enjoy the flavours of five regional cheeses during a tasting session, including of course the L'Etivaz AOP.

Practical Information

VISIT - Cheese cellars are ideal for families. - Minimum duration of the visit: 1 hour - The cheese cellars can be visited daily between 10 am and 2 pm on reservation. - Guided tours are available. Prior reservation required. - Food and souvenir shop on site. GETTING THERE Accessible to people with reduced mobility. A parking area and WC are also adapted. PARKING A large free car parking area is available around the cheese cellars. Thanks to the Pass d'Enhaut, you can get an entrance fee of CHF 6.00 with a film, a visit to the cellars and a classic tasting.

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Pass d'Enhaut

During the months of May to October, the farmers of the region are busy making the precious alpine cheese L'Etivaz AOP. These cheese wheels are then transported to the cheese cellars, located in the heart of the village of l'Etivaz, to be stored and refined. During this visit, discover all the secrets of the making of this famous cheese.

L'Etivaz AOP is a hard cheese made by hand from raw milk in more than 130 alpine cheese dairies, located between 1000 and 2000 m. More than 2800 cows supply the milk, which is heated over a wood fire in a copper vat in the time-honoured tradition. In the centre of the l’Etivaz village, the cheese cellars are entirely dedicated to the typical Swiss cheese, which bears the protected designation of origin AOP (Appellation d' Origine Protégée). Open every day, this place is also a sales point for this delicious alpine cheese. A documentary shows visitors the process of cheese production on the alpine pastures, while a tasting will give let you savour all the different fragrances of a L’Etivaz AOP. The tour in the galleries, located around the cheese cellars, is truly fascinating: Over 20000 cheese wheels are stored here and are regularly turned and salted with great care during the aging period of at least 135 days. To round off your visit, enjoy the flavours of five regional cheeses during a tasting session, including of course the L'Etivaz AOP.

Practical Information

VISIT - Cheese cellars are ideal for families. - Minimum duration of the visit: 1 hour - The cheese cellars can be visited daily between 10 am and 2 pm on reservation. - Guided tours are available. Prior reservation required. - Food and souvenir shop on site. GETTING THERE Accessible to people with reduced mobility. A parking area and WC are also adapted. PARKING A large free car parking area is available around the cheese cellars. Thanks to the Pass d'Enhaut, you can get an entrance fee of CHF 6.00 with a film, a visit to the cellars and a classic tasting.

Links

Pass d'Enhaut

Schedules

Closed now
10:00 - 11:30
14:00 - 15:30

Price List

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Film, visit and tasting
Adults
Film, visit and tasting
CHF 15.00
Child from 6 to 16 years old
Film, visit and tasting
CHF 8.00
Child under 6 years
Film, visit and tasting
CHF 0.00
Group from 10 adults
Film, visit and tasting
CHF 13.00
Group from 10 children
Film, visit and tasting
CHF 6.00
Visit and tasting without film
Adults
Visit and tasting without film
CHF 11.00
Child from 6 to 16 years old
Visit and tasting without film
CHF 6.00
Child under 6 years
Visit and tasting without film
CHF 0.00
Group from 10 adults
Visit and tasting without film
CHF 11.00
Group from 10 children
Visit and tasting without film
CHF 4.00
Film and visit without tasting
Adults
Film and visit without tasting
CHF 10.00
Child from 6 to 16 years old
Film and visit without tasting
CHF 2.00
Child under 6 years
Film and visit without tasting
CHF 0.00
Group from 10 adults
Film and visit without tasting
CHF 8.00
Group from 10 children
Film and visit without tasting
CHF 2.00
film
Adults
film
CHF 2.00
Child from 6 to 16 years old
film
CHF 0.00
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