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A Swiss Winter Day in Gruyères: Chocolate, Cheese & Alpine Charm

4.5(10)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews5 hFree cancellationBy Keytours (Switzerland)
A Swiss Winter Day in Gruyères: Chocolate, Cheese & Alpine Charm

About this activity

Succumb to the swiss flavors. The perfect excursion for the greedy!

Start your excursion with chocolate softness visiting a famous factory. Discover the secrets of making Swiss Chocolate and enjoy tasting as much as you like and can.

Visit the “Maison du Gruyères” Le Gruyère AOP is a cheese with a long tradition and its making has been handed down over many generations of cheesemakers both in the alpine and village cheese dairies. You will be guided through a modern world of the senses and our cow Cerise (Cherry) introduces you to the secrets of the Gruyère AOP making.

For your lunch, spend some free time wondering and admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Gruyères village. At the foot of the pre-Alps, you will be enchanted by the charm and picturesque architecture of the medieval town. Breathe pure mountain air and hear cowbells in the pasturelands which surrounded the small suburb. Explore the little town, it's been elected most beautiful village in 2014.

What's included

  • ✓Driver-guide during the day
  • ✓Chocolate Factory museum and tasting
  • ✓Cheese museum
  • ✓Free time in the medieval village of Gruyères
  • ✓Bus roundtrip

Not included

  • ✕Food and beverages
  • ✕Entrance to activities in Gruyères village

Meeting and pickup

  • We will pick you up from the small car parking, at the exit of the metro's stop "Vennes", next Aquatis. The bus will say Swisstours and will be arriving between 10h15 and 10h30 because it arrives from Geneva

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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