The Fontina cheese production in the high mountain pastures

Gressoney-Saint-Jean

  • Dienstag 06 August 2024
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Discover the Gressoney valley with the nature guides who organize a rich programme of excursions for the summer season 2024. Every Tuesday the hikes will end with a visit to vegetable gardens or mountain pastures with a tasting of local products (when available), a way to get to know the delicacies of the territory.

On Tuesday 6th August, the excursion includes first a chairlift ride to reach an altitude of 2050 metres. From the arrival point, you'll take the easy path to the so-called Prati Bianchi, with a beautiful balcony over the valley and the Monte Rosa massif, to the Belvedere and to the Alpe Ranzola, where the Ronco farm will illustrate life in the alpine pastures and the secrets of making a tasty Fontina cheese.

Distance: about 6 km
Elevation gain: around 300 m by foot (+ 700 m by chairlift)
Difficulty: E - medium
Maximum number of participants: 20
Recommended equipment: packed lunch, hiking boots, wind stopper jacket, polar fleece, backpack.
In case of bad weather it will be possible to make up the missed activity within the same week.
Reservation is required by the day before the activity (by 12 pm) by contacting the organizers at the phone number +39 0125 356670.

The programme may vary according to the weather conditions, the security of the paths and the needs of the participants.

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11025 GRESSONEY-SAINT-JEAN (AO)
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