The farm has 170 dairy cows and 150 heifers of the Tarentaise breed, with a cheese processing activity all year round. Located in the Beaufort PDO area, the milk is mainly processed into winter Beaufort (at La Chenarie) and mountain chalet Beaufort (at the Rossets and Entre-deux-Nants mountain pastures, in summer). Another part is used to make farmhouse tomme and raclette.
In winter, visits of the farm are organised with the Tourist Office, every Tuesday at 5pm.
From June 15 to July 15 (approximately) and from September 1 to October 1 (approximately),
free visit to the pasture possible all day, except between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
From July 15 to September 1, 2nd chalet, in Entre-deux-Nants, visit of the pasture by reservation.
From October 1 to June 15, close at La Chenarie. Follow the GAEC Alpin signs. Milking cows every day between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Guided tour of the farm possible by reservation. Free access.
Gaec Alpin producer of Beaufort cheese
GAEC ALPIN is the result of the merger, in 2006, of two local family farms: Vallon des Rossets GAEC & EARL Croix Bozon.
About
- Cheese
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Prices
Free of charge.
Reception
Opening
From 15/06 to 01/10, daily.
From 02/10 to 14/06, daily.
Guided visit during the winter season.
Services
- Tour free of charge
- Guided tours
- Parking
- Product tasting
Contacts
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