Chapter V · Table & Craft
Cheese Making & Farm Visit.
« The living larder of Saanen. »
Visit one of the many traditional dairy farms in Gstaad and Rougemont, where the production of cheese is the same as it was 100 years ago. Learn and witness everything there is to know about the production of alpine cheese in this region, as well as life in the Alps and the distinctive culture of the local people. In this tour you will visit a generational family chalet in the mountains. Cheese is produced from the milk of the animals on the farm on an open fire, a tradition that has been passed down through the generations. Our private guides are from the area of Gstaad and can help explain the entire production process. Choose from a complete experience where you will see the entire process from start to finish, or a condensed tour where you see just the highlights. This authentic summer activity is great for the whole family. The children can experience the animals on the farm while the parents enjoy the stunning mountain views surrounded by pristine nature. Combine this tour with your day hike or mountain biking excursion for the perfect summer adventure. Additionally, we offer cheese tasting tours, where you can sample the different types of alpine cheese produced.
Prices
Morning Tour: 490 CHF
Full day with Hiking: 560 CHF
Entry Fee: + 30 CHF / person
Duration
3 – 5 hours
Suitable for
All ages — family friendly
Location
Gstaad and surroundings
Indicative price
490 – 560 CHF
Visual diary
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Frequently asked
- How is alpine cheese made on the farm?
- Milk from the farm animals is heated over an open wood fire in a large copper cauldron, curdled, pressed and aged — exactly as it has been done in the Saanenland for a century.
- Is the farm visit suitable for children?
- Yes. Children can meet the animals and watch the process while parents enjoy the alpine views and the tasting.
- Can I combine the farm visit with another activity?
- Yes. The most popular combination is a morning hike followed by a farm visit and a cheese tasting at lunch.
- How much does a cheese making tour cost?
- CHF 490 for the morning tour, CHF 560 for the full day including a hike, plus CHF 30 per person entry fee at the farm.
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