Cheese-making

Discovering traditions

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The secrets of the mountain pasture

Immerse yourself in the life of the Piller family and discover all the traditions of alpine cheese in a warm atmosphere!

The tour starts at 9:30 a.m. every day at the summit and offers an authentic experience at the Chalet de Vounetz.

information

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Enter the heart of the chalet to discover how Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois are made.

There's so much good stuff waiting for you!

discover

Immerse yourself in the Piller family, who will be delighted to show you their daily routine and answer any questions you may have about this flagship product of our beautiful region.

Welcoming and passionate, they will pass on all their knowledge of the traditions of alpine cheese-making in a friendly atmosphere.

Meet at 9:30 am at the summit to discover life on the mountain pasture in the Vounetz chalet.

practical information

The tour lasts approximately 1h30
This activity is only offered in French
A tasting takes place at the end
Possibility of buying their products on site
Reservations can be made by telephone, at reception or online below, no later than 4:30 pm the day before the tour
Max. 10 people on weekdays outside school vacations and max. 20 people on weekends and during school vacations
Pick up your ticket and vouchers for the tour at the lift station reception desk on the day of your visit

rates

Adults (over 16)	14.-
Youth (6 to 15 years)	8.-
Children (up to 5 years)	free

Prices are in CHF and do not include return gondola ride

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Reservations are currently unavailable. Thank you for your understanding.

On video

did you know?

Do you really know our two emblematic regional cheeses?

aop gruyère varieties

There are 4 varieties of Gruyère AOP

Gruyère AOP Classique: Rather young, aged between 6 and 9 months, Le Gruyère AOP stands out for its tender, fine taste
Gruyère AOP Réserve: Le Gruyère AOP Réserve owes its intense aroma to its maturing period of over 10 months. Its taste is full-bodied and fruity
Gruyère AOP Bio: The "Bio" designation is given only to cheeses from farms that produce milk meeting the requirements of the "Bio Suisse" label
Gruyère AOP Alpage: Le Gruyère d'Alpage AOP is produced from mid-May to mid-October on mountain pastures. It owes its fine, typical taste to the wide variety of pastures and alpine flora

PRODUCTION VACHERIN FRIBOURGEOIS aop

Around 3'000 tonnes of Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP are produced every year
More than 200 producers contribute to the production of Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP in the Fribourg region
Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP is made from raw milk from cows raised in the Fribourg region. It is matured for at least 12 weeks in specially equipped cellars

aOP

The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) is a sign of recognition of a quality reserved for typical products, rooted in a region that gives it a specific character and inimitable flavor.