Guided walk: Goats and their cheese
Overview
Intro
Set off on an authentic escapade between mountains and tradition, to meet passionate shepherds in the heart of the Villars mountain pastures.
Meet at Villars station, where your guide will join you to take the train to Bretaye.
From there, you'll take a bucolic route to the Berboleuse mountain chalet in the Saussaz pasture. There you will meet the shepherds, Luca and Maeva, who will introduce you to the place, their goats and their cheese.
After this visit, you will continue your descent to the Col de Soud, before returning to Villars station.
### **Registration & Practical Information**
* Register by 5:00 p.m. the day before at the Villars Tourist Office
* **For good walkers only**
* **Meeting point:** Villars train station (return to the same location)
* **Minimum age:** 12 years old
* **Minimum participants:** 3 people required for the walk to take place
### **What to Bring**
* Sturdy walking shoes
* Sun cream, a light rain jacket if needed, a hat or cap, sunglasses
* Water and a snack
* Walking poles are recommended
**Participants who are not properly equipped may not be allowed to join the walk.**
### **In Case of Bad Weather**
* The programme may be modified due to adverse weather conditions.
### **Carte Bienvenue and Carte Fidélité**
* This guided walk is **free with the Carte Bienvenue and the Carte Fidélité** (registration is still required).
* 20% discount on the Villars-Bretaye train
| Contact address |
Office du Tourisme de Villars
Avenue Centrale 140 CP 100 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon +41 24 495 32 32 info@villars.ch |
|---|---|
| Location |
Gare CFF de Villars Place de la gare 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://tpc.ch/ |
| Price |
Prices (transport not included) :
* Per person : CHF ¤15.00
* With Carte Bienvenue : Free
* With Carte Fidélité : Free
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Event dates
- 12 August 2026