Gourmet walk and milking visit in Albiez (Maurienne)
Duration : ½ day
France, Northern Alps
Level : for the whole family
from 19 € / p. from 2 to 12 persons
Infos & Booking
Description
I'd like to take you on a gourmet tour of Albiez-Montrond in Maurienne, on the Savoie cheese route, including a visit to the milking farm.
This walk is an opportunity to discover the entire history of mountain agriculture up to the Beaufort AOC, as well as the Beaufort AOP, from milking the cows to making Beaufort and the two consecutive gold medals won in 2022 and 2023 at the "Concours Général Agricole" at the Paris "Salon de l'Agriculture".
At the farm, the farmer will tell us about his daily work, herd management and life through the seasons. You can even try milking a cow by hand with the farmer, and you'll soon understand why there's now a milking machine.
I also offer gourmet outings during the summer:
- a discovery of the heritage and production of Beaufort cheese in Maurienne,
- a gourmet walk in the Albiez mountain pastures and
- a fondue hike in the Maurienne valley.
Program
- Meet every Wednesday at 5.30pm in Albiez-Montrond (73300), about an hour's drive from Chambéry or Albertville.
- Depending on the season, bring winter footwear.
- Discovery of the village and the reasons for its location.
- Walk to the farm and hear stories along the way.
- Around 6pm: Arrive at the farm and meet the farmer. Tasting of milk and Beaufort.
- Around 7pm: Leave the farm and return to the meeting point.
The price includes
- Supervision by the mountain guide, Savoie Mont Blanc heritage guide and referent for the Savoie cheese route.
- Milking and Beaufort tasting.
The price does not include
- Transport to and from the meeting point in Albiez-Montrond.
- Your hiking gear, including warm clothing from head to toe.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Accommodation
- Opportunities exist in the Albiez-Montrond resort.
- You can book here.