Trekking in Val d'Ayas and tasting of alpine products
Highlights
- Walk through the alpine landscapes of the Aosta Valley with a nature guide
- Have fun discovering lots of interesting facts about the area and meet local producers
- Relax and enjoy a fantastic tasting of cheese and dairy products
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Full description
If you think the high point of life is to buy packaged Fontina cheese at the supermarket, get ready to hike to an altitude of 1, 000 to look into the eyes of the cows that produced it!
Join this trekking in Val d'Ayas and tasting of alpine products in Champoluc, in the province of Aosta.
A regenerating 3-hour hike guided by mountain professionals, designed to combine the pleasure of a nature walk with a close encounter with the most authentic cheese-making tradition of the Aosta Valley!
What we will do
The meeting point is 15 minutes before the start time in Champoluc, Ayas (AO). We will be welcomed by our official nature guides and, after a briefing on the route, we will set off along the paths of the beautiful Val d'Ayas.
We will face an easy trek, characterised by an altitude difference of around 300 metres. During the walk, the guides will describe the surrounding alpine environment, revealing the history of the valley, local traditions and the most fascinating naturalistic, geological and floral-faunistic aspects of the Aosta Valley area.
The walk will lead us to a high-altitude mountain pasture, where we will meet local producers. If it is not too busy when we arrive, we will be able to watch the milking of the animals or take a short tour of the maturing rooms where the wheels of Fontina, the region's iconic cheese, rest.
If this is not possible, we will sit down for a tasting of typical cheeses (included) . Depending on the availability of the day, we may taste other artisanal specialities such as yoghurt, zero-mileage honey or local wine.
Once the gastronomic experience is over and we have said goodbye to the cheesemakers, we will set off again, following the same path back to our starting point.
The experience lasts a total of 3 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The excursion is suitable for ages 8 and up. All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
To participate, you must be in good physical shape and be used to walking.
The activity is not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair.
Other information
The activity is available from June to September, Fridays to Mondays, and will be confirmed once a minimum of 8 participants is reached.
Leashed dogs are allowed, if they are good. There may be other animals at the alpine pasture.
In case of food allergies and intolerances, please contact the organisers at the contact details on your booking confirmation e-mail to request an alternative.
There is free parking on site and the location cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Layered sportswear
- Hiking shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Ayas, Aosta
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
