Sentier Refuge de la Balme

In the old school in La Côte d'Aime, come and discover what life was like for the pupils of yesteryearThe blackboard, platform, cane, woodstove and desks are all original. Take a real step back in time to discover the mountain schoolchildren whose lives consisted of school, domestic chores and the mountain

In the old village dairy, traditional objects and tools that were used daily to make the cheese.Exhibition of items used in the villages of the Versant du Soleil to make the Beaufort cheese known as the "Prince of Gruyère cheeses", as well as Tomme and even butter. In the dairy there is also a little shop selling local craft products.

The tourist office on Place de la Mairie in La Côte d'Aime is open year round for tourist information and to promote local eventsAs well as providing tourist information, the tourist office proposes a range of activities, including: Events and shows throughout the year. A small summer market with local producers. Permanent and temporary exhibitions in the old dairy or the old village school, as well as the sale of local craftwork and, during the summer, cheese and other local products. Maintenance of the local heritage sites like Joannès's house in Montméry, the e-bike heritage trails, the footpaths, etc. It is keen to develop "soft" tourism and to encourage discussions within the local population, as well as bringing the different generations closer together.