From 1 June to 31 August 2026
Alpine Cheese Trails
<p>Set off on foot towards an alpine chalet, share a mountain meal, sleep on straw and discover the authentic craft behind L’Etivaz AOP cheese.</p>
Looking to slow down and experience alpine life from the inside? The Alpine Cheese Trails take you to the heights of Pays-d’Enhaut, where passionate producers keep local cheese-making traditions alive.
After a round-trip hike of 1 to 4 hours, depending on the route chosen, you reach a chalet where L’Etivaz AOP is still made by hand. In large copper cauldrons heated over a wood fire, this iconic cheese reveals a savoir-faire passed down with patience and pride.
On arrival, enjoy a warm mountain welcome: cheese-making demonstration, alpine-style evening meal, night on straw and homemade breakfast. Two experiences are available in 2026: Belles Combes in Rougemont, from 1 to 30 June and from 1 to 31 August, and Pâquier-Mottier in L’Etivaz, from 1 to 31 July. A simple, authentic and memorable escape, set to the rhythm of the mountains.
<p><strong>Participating Alpine Farms</strong></p> <p>The experiences take place at Belles Combes in Rougemont and Pâquier-Mottier in L’Etivaz. The overnight stay on straw at Belles Combes is available from 1 to 30 June and from 1 to 31 August 2026. The alpine overnight experience at Pâquier-Mottier is available from 1 to 31 July 2026.</p> <p><strong>Duration</strong></p> <p>The hike takes between 1 and 4 hours round trip, depending on the route chosen. The stay runs from 5:00 pm until 10:00 am the following day.</p> <p><strong>Included in the offer</strong></p> <p>The experience includes the round-trip hike, dinner, breakfast, an overnight stay on straw and a cheese-making demonstration.</p> <p><strong>Participation conditions</strong></p> <p>The experience is suitable for families. Dogs are not allowed. A maximum of 8 people can be booked per reservation.</p> <p><strong>Equipment to bring</strong></p> <p>Good hiking shoes and a sleeping bag are required to fully enjoy the experience.</p> <p><strong>Booking</strong></p> <p>The experiences at Belles Combes and Pâquier-Mottier are available by prior reservation only.</p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pays-denhaut.ch/offres/les-sentiers-du-fromage-belles-combes/">Book an overnight stay on straw at Belles Combes</a></p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pays-denhaut.ch/offres/les-sentiers-du-fromage-paquier-mottier/">Book an alpine overnight experience at Pâquier-Mottier</a></p>