Experience the authentic charm of the farms in Les Bauges Margériaz Aillons

Farm visits in Aillons Margériaz: welcome behind the scenes of mountain life!

Fancy experiencing an authentic moment whilst discovering the trades that make the mountains what they are? Farm visits in Aillons Margériaz are an invitation to slow down, breathe, listen… and taste! From learning about milking to tasting creamy cheeses and cuddling the animals, a delicious immersion into mountain life awaits you, whether you’re with family or friends.

Farm visits: an immersive experience in the heart of the Bauges region

Fancy an authentic experience in the heart of the Bauges Mountains? In Aillons Margériaz, farm visits offer a unique insight into the rich agricultural heritage of Savoie. Mountain cheeses, animals, medicinal plants, sled dogs… every encounter invites you to explore a vibrant, bountiful and passionate region. Whether with family, friends or simply out of curiosity, come and share unique moments at the farmers’ own pace. A culinary and cultural immersion to be savoured to the full in the unspoilt natural setting of Chambéry Montagnes.

Local flavours at your fingertips

You never leave Les Bauges empty-handed… or with an empty stomach! After visiting a farm, a stop at the shop is a must: Tome des Bauges cheese, homemade jams, artisanal charcuterie or donkey’s milk soaps… Enough to fill your basket with 100 per cent local produce, made with passion.

And if you’ve missed your chance, the villages in the mountains are also brimming with great places to visit. Delicatessens, community shops and weekly markets offer the very best of the region’s produce, sourced directly from local farmers. A true taste of Savoie to savour… and to share!

Immersion on the farm in Aillons Margériaz

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In Aillons Margériaz, farms are much more than just places of production: they are worlds of their own, filled with endearing animals and passionate people. Head to La Ferme de la Correrie for a farm tour full of surprises. Here, children gaze wide-eyed at the Montbéliarde cows and goats, the stars of the mountain pastures. You’ll learn how traditional milking is carried out and how a Savoyard farmer organises their life. Between stroking the animals, chatting with the farmers can inspire future careers or, at the very least, create wonderful childhood memories.

I’m visiting La Correrie Farm

Focus on Tome des Bauges AOP The pride of the mountain range

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A culinary icon of the mountain range, the Tome des Bauges is a source of genuine local pride. Crafted with passion from raw whole milk, it carries on a tradition of expertise passed down through the generations.

A cheese full of character and authenticity

Beneath its beautiful grey, bloomy rind lies a creamy texture with a distinct flavour, enhanced by subtle hints of hazelnut. It perfectly captures the bounty and authenticity of the Bauges countryside. Thanks to its PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status, it embodies guaranteed quality and a distinctive character.

Taste and share the local flavours

At the Val d’Aillon cheese dairy, discover every stage of its production, then savour this unique cheese, a reflection of a vibrant and bountiful terroir. The “Secrets de Fruitière” museum area extends the visit: a fun and interactive journey featuring murals, games and the famous glass pyramid overlooking the production workshop. A sensory and educational experience, ideal for delving into the heart of the Bauges region’s cheese-making expertise.

And to prolong the pleasure, there’s an abundance of local produce: homemade jams, artisanal charcuterie, delicious honeys and donkey’s milk soaps. From markets and village shops to collective retail outlets, everyone can leave with a basket full of 100 per cent Bauges delicacies, to share or give as gifts.

Discover the Cheese Shop

Extend the experience Cooperatives

Lescheraines dairy cooperative

Val d’Aillon Cheese Dairy

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