Alpages Ouverts - A full day on a mountain dairy farm

Torgnon

Tsanté de Guerraz
  • Saturday 29 July 2023
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A full day on a mountain dairy farm together with those who work there all summer, following the pace set by the animals and the mountain environment. Guided visits, lunch with typical produce, polenta, Fontina and fresh cheeses.

The formula of the event is quite simple: visitors are invited to experience a typical day’s activities on the farm, to see the tools that are used and to find out about all the various aspects related to the farm and the pastures, through a series of guided routes ilustrating what happens in the various areas, especially in the daity itself, where the delicious Fontina cheese is made.

The Tsanté de Guerraz mountain pasture is located at 1939 m a.s.l. in the splendid Torgnon valley, characterized by a geographical morphology that
it allows exposure to the sun for most of the day, where the vegetation is excellent and is functional for the production of milk.

Mountain pasture products: the milk is taken to the Valle del Cervino dairy where it is transformed into Fontina DOP, toma, ricotta, brossa and butter.

Route: from the main town of Torgnon continue towards Chantorné, then continue along the dirt road following the signs to the parking area.
The destination is easily accessible and is also suitable for families with children. Walking time: 20 minutes.

Contact

A.R.E.V.
11100 AOSTA (AO)
  • Telephone:
    (+39) 344 1328497
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