Accompanied by a guide, children set off to discover Abondance AOP cheese. From the mountain pastures to the table, they will learn everything there is to know about this cheese, which is emblematic of the region.
Abondance. Thanks to discussions with the mediator, various topics will be covered: the geography of the valley, cow breeds, stages of production from yesterday to today, Savoie cheeses with quality labels, and more.
All the secrets of this Protected Designation of Origin will be revealed, and visitors will get to taste the cheese at the end of the tour!
Topics covered: geography of the Abondance valley; the breeds of cows authorized to produce Abondance cheese, their diet, milk and bells; production methods from yesterday to today; maturing; labels, the 8 Savoie cheeses with a quality label.
In whole class.
Reservations required.
All the secrets of this Protected Designation of Origin will be revealed, and visitors will get to taste the cheese at the end of the tour!
Topics covered: geography of the Abondance valley; the breeds of cows authorized to produce Abondance cheese, their diet, milk and bells; production methods from yesterday to today; maturing; labels, the 8 Savoie cheeses with a quality label.
In whole class.
Reservations required.
- TipsA shop offers you local products, directly from local farmers or companies (Savoy cheeses, salted meats, jams, honey, books, souvenirs).
Ask for the catalogue, place your order and collect it at the end of your visit!
Services
Services
Disabled access
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessibility
Mental disability
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Doors >=77 cm wide
Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Rates
Rates
Rates 2026
Rates 2026
Group children4.50€ for primary >20 children and 5€ for primary
From €4.50 to €5.00
Free of charge: 3 accompanying persons per class.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
Cash
Contactless paymentGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 15 Person (s) mini
- 35 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
On demand
Location
Location
Contact Children's groups : Guided tour of the Maison du Fromage Abondance
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Ski resort
- Close to a public transportation
Access
Access
- The Maison du Fromage Abondance is located in the heart of the Abondance valley:
5 minutes from the centre of the village, itinerary "Tour du village" or "Bords de Dranse".
On the right as you enter the village from Thonon-les-Bains.
27 km from Thonon-les-Bains and Evian les Bains on the D22.
65 km from Geneva Airport
It is served by the Colombus coaches, stop "Maison du Fromage Abondance" (during school holidays).
