Explore the wilderness of the Avals valley

This typical mountain pasture chalet, at an altitude of 2,000m, is set back from the track and managed by two mountain pasture farmers, Emilie and Bernard Chardon. As an ideal stopover, they'll look forward to unveiling the region's best specialities to you as well as their own traditional recipes made from the farmhouse produce. Settled comfortably on the south-facing terrace, enjoy a sweeping view over Mont Blanc and La Grande Casse (the highest peak in Vanoise and Savoie, at 3,855m). If you'd like to find out more about the milking process and how cheese is made from the milk of their Tarine herd, the couple also organise tours with commentary. LANGUAGES SPOKEN English, French, Italian Contact details:+33 (0) 611 45 26 63Rue de l'Ariondaz73120 Saint-Bon-Tarentaise Open: From 27/06/2020 to 30/08/2020, daily from 10:00 to 19:00.Lunch and afternoon snacks served, as well as occasional evening events.

An old cheese cellar to start the maturing of the Beaufort cheese wheels during the summer period, which were then taken down into the valley to finish their maturing. The building dates from the 19th century and was renovated in the 2000s.Nearby is the cellar and the chalet de la Grande Val, still used nowadays to make the beaufort "chalet d'alpage"; with a tool renovated in the years 2010

For those who fancy it, there's an alternative round trip up to the Col des Saulces pass, at an altitude of 2,456m. From there you'll be rewarded with lovely panoramic views over Pralognan-la-Vanoise valley. To the left of the pass is the Petit Mont Blanc (2,677m) and to the right, the Rocher de Plassa (2,867m). You'll also be able to glimpse the Aiguille du Fruit peak (3,051m) and the Avals Valley.

Izibike Courchevel Moriond 17 rue de l'Aiguille du Fruit 73120 Saint-Bon-Tarentaise +33 (0)6 35 10 75 09