Local Flavours & Heritage

Experience authentic Alpine flavors

The flavors of Pays-d’Enhaut

In Pays-d’Enhaut, flavors taste authentic. Between alpine traditions, products crafted with passion, exceptional cheeses, and generous cuisine, the region offers a culinary experience deeply rooted in the mountains. Here, the terroir is discovered through encounters, landscapes, and expertise passed down from generation to generation.

Pays-d’Enhaut Authentic Products (PEPA)

PEPA brings together producers committed to authentic products, made with respect for nature and tradition. Cheeses, charcuterie, honey, artisanal sweets… each creation reflects the unique character of the Pays-d’Enhaut. A wonderful gateway to exploring the region’s culinary identity.

Hikes through mountain pastures

Discover the Alpine Cheese Trails, an experience that combines hiking and tradition. After an accessible hike, you will reach an alpine pasture where a producer will share their expertise in making cheese over a wood fire. A simple, authentic, and delicious adventure in the Pays-d’Enhaut region.

Restaurants

Cozy chalets, mountain inns, creative cuisine, or traditional fare: the restaurants of Pays-d’Enhaut showcase local products with generosity and authenticity. It’s the perfect opportunity to share a delicious meal in the heart of the valley.

Le Chalet, restaurant and demonstration cheese factory

In the heart of Château-d’Œx, Le Chalet offers a unique experience: watch cheese being made over a wood fire… and taste it right away. Seated in the restaurant, you can enjoy a fondue, raclette, or alpine specialties while watching the master cheesemaker at work. A true and spectacular gourmet immersion.

Etivaz House

In L’Étivaz, the famous AOP cheese is still made over a wood fire according to traditional methods. The Maison de l’Étivaz opens its doors to this unique tradition: visit the cellars, discover how the cheese is made, and taste a cheese whose reputation extends far beyond the region’s borders.