Winter Gruyères, chocolate & cheese tour from Lausanne

4.5
(10 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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
Food and beverages
Entrance to activities in Gruyères village

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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. Then on your way to Gruyères, enjoy Swiss countryside taking a great big breath of fresh air. Be charmed by the real Switzerland, its green fields, its cows and Mountains.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Get to a cheese factory to know more about the 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 reach the Moléson Mountain and have a tasting in a typical Swiss chalet, a friendly hand making cheese factory and enjoy our typical dish: the Fondue.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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, that has been unaffected by the passage of time, it also has been elected most beautiful village in 2014

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    During your free time, you can visit the charming castle of Gruyères

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The alien museum will impress you

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Swiss Alps

    Breath pure mountain air and hear cowbells in the pasturelands which surrounded the small suburb.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Keytours (Switzerland)

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Chocolate Tours
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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