Gourmet walk in the mountain pastures of Albiez (Maurienne)

Description

Here's a gourmet walk along the "route des fromages de Savoie" (Savoie cheese route), with very little difference in altitude and a pace that's suitable for children and the whole family.

In the mountain pastures of Albiez, in the heart of the Maurienne valley, you'll discover mountain farming during the summer season, and meet the "alpagistes" at work.

Indeed, we will visit them as they milk their cows to produce "Beaufort des Arves" cheese, gold medal winner in 2023 and 2022. This walk is an opportunity to talk about Beaufort, its history, tradition and evolution to the present day.

This experience is also available in winter and spring, with a gourmet walk including a visit to the milking plant in Albiez.

For gourmets, during the summer I also offer a discovery of the heritage and Beaufort in Maurienne, as well as fondue hikes in Albiez mountain pastures.

Program

• Departure every Wednesday from the beginning of June to late October in group outing from 2 to 15 people.
• Meeting point: Place Opinel or at the shuttle/bus stop at "Col du Mollard" in Albiez-Montrond (73300), about an hour's drive from Chambéry or Albertville.
• Bring your own vehicle to drive to the start of the walk.
• Discovery of agriculture, its history, how it has played a part in the daily lives of mountain people since Neolithic times, and the changes and innovations that have made the work of farmers easier.
• The worker presents his work and his herd, answers our questions and lets us taste the hot milk from the milking and the succulent Beaufort.
• Other dates and half-day private hikes on request for a more extensive discovery of the mountain pasture.
• Schedule: 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
• Price: 15€ for children aged 5 to 12. Free for children under 5.

The price includes

• Supervision by the mountain leader, a Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage Guide with a passion for mountain agriculture and agro-pastoralism. Also a referent for the Savoie cheese route and grandson of one of the first three directors of the Arves valley dairy cooperative.
• Milk and Beaufort tasting.

The price does not include

• Transport to and from the meeting place in Albiez-Montrond.
• Transport to and from the site where the activity takes place.
• Your personal hiking equipment.
• Snacks.
• Drinks.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Accommodation

• There are many possibilities depending on your wishes and habits.
• Do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

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