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L'Etivaz
The alpine economy and the Park's mountain chalets
The alpine economy covers one third of the total surface area of the Park and the high mountain pastures shape an open and changing landscape alternating from meadows, chalets, forests and rocks. Grazing and cheese production in these pastures is limited to the summer months, from June to October specifically. The diverse flora and the methods used bestow the cheeses with their typical characteristics, from their taste to their colour, from the consistency of the curds to their aromatic note.
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Location – L'Etivaz -
Cheese production usually takes place in the morning between 8 and 10 a.m. and the cheese tasting also takes place during this time. To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is advisable to contact the alpine farmers before your visit and make a reservation for the activities on offer (cheese tasting, tasting, sleeping on straw, etc.).