Dairy farms: Arvier, Avise, Introd, Saint-Pierre, Valgrisenche, Villeneuve, ** Valle d'Aosta **

A recent enterprise based in Mecosse, a hamlet of the village of Arvier, this family-run sheep and goat farm has a herd of around 70 goats of the ‘Camosciata delle Alpi’ breed. The farm stands out as a gem in the countryside, a true oasis of tradition and passion built on solid family values. Quality and authenticity are the farm’s strengths; it not only produces artisanal delicacies but also allows visitors to embark on an educational journey through its facilities. 

The products

Fresh cheeses, mature cheeses and other typical local products.

The shop is open Monday to Sunday from 8am to midday and from 2pm to 7pm.

The visit

A tour of the maturing rooms and the barn. You can also sample the farm’s products.
No booking is required, but to ensure the family is on the farm, we recommend a quick phone call beforehand.

Spoken languages: Italian and French.

How to get there

Coming from Aosta, follow the signs for Courmayeur for about 13 km. The farm is on the left, along the SS26.
Coming from Courmayeur, follow the signs for Aosta for about 23 km. The farm is on the right, along the SS26. 

The Fontina maturing room in Valgrisenche is housed in the former powder magazine of an 18th century military fort. It is one of the six warehouses - apart from the one located in Saint-Christophe - used by the Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina for the maturing Fontina DOP. Among them, it is the one located at the highest altitude, at about 1700 metres. It can store up to 7,000 cheese wheels, which are salted, turned and brushed daily.

Opening hours: from June to  September, from Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm.