• Commercial event, Traditions and folklore, Entertainment/recreation

Savoie Cheese Festival

The 19th Fête des Fromages de Savoie, held in Châtel, in the Abondance A.O.P. region, is a weekend-long celebration of the delights of cheesemaking.

Commercial event, Traditions and folklore, Entertainment/recreation Savoie Cheese Festival Châtel

About

On Saturday 06 July 2024
Châtel (74390)

A not-to-be-missed annual event, this travelling celebration gives local residents and visitors alike the opportunity to go behind the scenes of cheese-making and discover the values that go with it: a preserved environment, exquisite flavours, unique skills and exceptional terroirs, all in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Saturday from 11am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm:

- Tasting and sale of 8 Savoie cheeses (A.O.P. Abondance, A.O.P. Beaufort, A.O.P. Chevrotin, I.G.P. Emmental de Savoie, I.GP. Raclette de Savoie, A.O.P. Reblochon, A.O.P. Tome des Bauges, I.G.P. Tomme de Savoie).
Cheese-making demonstration
-Presentation of 3 breeds of cow and 2 breeds of goat from our 8 PDO-IGPs in the cheese ring, and milking demonstration.
-Emmontagnée on Sunday 7 July at 11am
-Aesthetic cheese platter’ workshop by the Cave d'Azelie
-Exhibition of farm equipment and old dairy equipment
-Market of local craftsmen and producers
-Official Festival shop
-Festive refreshments and catering organised by Châtel associations
-Activities for children and families (photo booth, children's ‘poya’ workshop, draisienne race, face painting, treasure hunt, tombola, musical entertainment, etc.)

Saturday from 8pm to 2am: a ball on the church square with Deelight Evolution.

    1 1

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Languages spoken : French

    Admission, car parks and free shuttles
    Free car parks in the centre of Châtel and in La Chapelle d'Abondance

    - Special free shuttle buses from 9am to 7pm from Châtel and La Chapelle d'Abondance
    - By chairlift from the Vallée d'Aulps

    Dates

    From Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 July 2024
    Opening hours on Saturday between 11 am and 6 pm. On Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.

    Access

    Pré la Joux route de Pré la Joux 74390 Châtel

    Parking with places for disabled people (4).
    Shuttle stop: line 1 terminus (saisons d'été et d'hiver).
    Public toilet.
    Departure of the Pré la Joux and Pierre Longue chairlifts

    Information update on 11/06/2024 by Châtel Tourisme