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Alpine Flavors in the Aosta Valley: Discovering Fontina Cheese at the Alpe Berrier Pasture

Bionaz, Valle d'Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day•Hiking · 2,197 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+14
Alpine Flavors in the Aosta Valley: Discovering Fontina Cheese at the Alpe Berrier Pasture
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Carpooling
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Your guide
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WHY THIS HIKE

Fontina cheese at Alpe Berrier

A day in the mountains scented with grass, freshly milked milk, and Alpine traditions: Alpe Berrier, an enchanted corner above Bionaz, where unspoiled nature meets the authentic flavor of mountain Fontina. The excursion begins from Alpe Rebelle along a path that gently winds through larches and pines, offering evocative views over Valpelline. We will pass near small rural buildings and open panoramas that invite you to stop for a photo or simply breathe deeply. Little by little, the forest opens up and gives way to wide snowy expanses and high-altitude pastures: the heart of the alpine pasture is drawing near. After crossing a small bridge near the charming Baita della Libertà, Alpe Berrier welcomes us with its sunny position and authentic charm. Here, the main protagonists will be the alpine farmers: they will guide us on a journey into the world of mountain Fontina production, telling us the secrets of milk processing, from milking to the aged product. We will experience firsthand the daily work on the alpine pasture and taste real Fontina, accompanied by other typical local products.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Note: For the visit and tasting at the alpine pasture, a fee of 10 euros must be paid on site.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+14 Guiddy points
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Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
489 m D+ · 8 km · 4 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 4 h and 489 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Aperitif
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Transport
✕Local food tasting
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
489 m
Max altitude
2,197 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
4 h
Day
8 km · D+ 489 m · 4 h
Map
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 9:45approximate
Sr28, 11010 Bionaz Valle d'Aosta, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:45PARKING
Parking Area
Parking Area
10:00MEETING
Meeting Point
Trailhead
11:00VIEWPOINT
Les Grands Roncs Viewpoint
Scenic Viewpoint
11:30VIEWPOINT
Baou de Bouque Viewpoint
Scenic Viewpoint
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Berrier Alp
Berrier Alpine Pasture and guided tour. Please note: €10 to be paid on site.
16:00RETURN
Hike complete!
Back to the trailhead.

How do you get to Bionaz? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
RECOMMENDED
Backpack
RECOMMENDED
Trekking boots
RECOMMENDED
K-way
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Laura G.
Laura G.
· 2 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Laura, an AIGAE environmental hiking guide: I love walking, discovering and telling the story of nature, step by step. I live in the province of Varese, among lakes and woods, and I take the Guidders out to find genuine trails — from my own patch to the most hidden corners of the Aosta Valley, far from mass tourism and close to what the mountains actually are. For me every outing is far more than a trek: it's a moment to breathe, observe, listen and build a real bond with the places we cross. And in the end what we take home isn't the kilometres, but the feelings and the memories that stay. Ready to slow your pace and look at nature with new eyes? 🎒 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 489 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
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Alpine Flavors in the Aosta Valley: Discovering Fontina Cheese at the Alpe Berrier Pasture

Alpine Flavors in the Aosta Valley: Discovering Fontina Cheese at the Alpe Berrier Pasture

Bionaz, (23) · Valle d'Aosta
1 day · Hiking · 2,197 m
Elevation gain
489 m
Max altitude
2,197 m
Distance
8 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+14
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Fontina cheese at Alpe Berrier

A day in the mountains scented with grass, freshly milked milk, and Alpine traditions: Alpe Berrier, an enchanted corner above Bionaz, where unspoiled nature meets the authentic flavor of mountain Fontina. The excursion begins from Alpe Rebelle along a path that gently winds through larches and pines, offering evocative views over Valpelline. We will pass near small rural buildings and open panoramas that invite you to stop for a photo or simply breathe deeply. Little by little, the forest opens up and gives way to wide snowy expanses and high-altitude pastures: the heart of the alpine pasture is drawing near. After crossing a small bridge near the charming Baita della Libertà, Alpe Berrier welcomes us with its sunny position and authentic charm. Here, the main protagonists will be the alpine farmers: they will guide us on a journey into the world of mountain Fontina production, telling us the secrets of milk processing, from milking to the aged product. We will experience firsthand the daily work on the alpine pasture and taste real Fontina, accompanied by other typical local products.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Note: For the visit and tasting at the alpine pasture, a fee of 10 euros must be paid on site.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
489 m D+ · 8 km · 4 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 4 h and 489 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Aperitif
NOT INCLUDED
✕Transport
✕Local food tasting

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 9:45Bionaz
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:45PARKING
Parking Area
Parking Area
10:00MEETING
Meeting Point
Trailhead
11:00VIEWPOINT
Les Grands Roncs Viewpoint
Scenic Viewpoint
11:30VIEWPOINT
Baou de Bouque Viewpoint
Scenic Viewpoint
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Berrier Alp
Berrier Alpine Pasture and guided tour. Please note: €10 to be paid on site.
16:00RETURN
Hike complete!
Back to the trailhead.

How do you get to Bionaz? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
RECOMMENDED
Backpack
RECOMMENDED
Trekking boots
RECOMMENDED
K-way
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Laura G.
Laura G.
2 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Laura, an AIGAE environmental hiking guide: I love walking, discovering and telling the story of nature, step by step. I live in the province of Varese, among lakes and woods, and I take the Guidders out to find genuine trails — from my own patch to the most hidden corners of the Aosta Valley, far from mass tourism and close to what the mountains actually are. For me every outing is far more than a trek: it's a moment to breathe, observe, listen and build a real bond with the places we cross. And in the end what we take home isn't the kilometres, but the feelings and the memories that stay. Ready to slow your pace and look at nature with new eyes? 🎒 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 489 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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