Cheesemaking
Greatest visits around Montreux
Traditional Swiss cheese
Visiting Le Chalet Bio in Château-d’Oex offers an authentic glimpse into traditional Swiss cheesemaking. In the heart of this alpine-style restaurant, skilled cheesemakers, dressed in traditional attire, demonstrate the age-old process of crafting “Le Chalet Bio” cheese over a wood fire. Using 160 to 200 liters of organic milk, they produce a 16 to 20 kg wheel of hard cheese, following methods reminiscent of mountain chalets.
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In the heart of the Alps
In Château-d’Oex, visit Le Chalet, a traditional alpine restaurant where you can witness the artisanal production of “Le Chalet Bio” cheese. Cheesemakers in traditional attire transform 160 to 200 liters of organic milk into a 16 to 20 kg wheel of hard cheese over a wood fire, following time-honored methods.
Guided Visits :
The demonstration takes place amidst the restaurant’s warm, wood-paneled setting, allowing guests to observe each step—from heating the milk in a large copper cauldron to curdling, cutting with a cheese harp, and molding the cheese. Afterward, the cheese is matured in cellars for about 5 to 6 months before it’s ready
Number of participants : 10 to 20 persons
Duration : approx. 4h
Price : on demand
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