Guided visits
in the mountain pastures
Discover our stories and legends, our passions and our different trades, including alp farmer, cheese maker, gardener, beekeeper, and more, at an altitude of 2000 meters, at the foot of the Péclet Polset glacier, during the day or in the evening.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Alps
summer and winter
Chez Pépé Nicolas invites you to enjoy a unique experience with its guided tours for the whole family, adults and children. Nestled at an altitude of 2000 meters, at the foot of the Péclet Polset glacier, these visits immerse you in the world of mountain stories and legends. Through fascinating tales, you will discover our values, our passions and the different jobs we do as alpine farmers, cheese makers, gardeners, beekeepers, etc.
Enriching visits for the whole family
Our guided tours are designed to be both educational and entertaining. Families can explore the different facets of mountain life together. Whether you are curious about the art of cheese making or want to discover the secrets of permaculture, each visit offers a great opportunity to pass on knowledge.
Our guided tours at the moment
Discover winter elegance around our alpine chalet, nesled between Les Menuires and Val Thorens. We offer guided tours during the winter season, accompanied by Lucie and Valentin.
Browse the details of all our guided tours available this season and bookable online:
Guided tour of the mountain pasture farm
Every Wednesday from December 15
10h00
duration : 1h15
Discovering manual milking
Every Tuesday from December 14
18h00 – duration : 1h15
Come and share a unique moment in the heart of our mountain pasture by torchlight, facing the Peclet glacier.
Lucie SUCHET, great-granddaughter of Nicolas JAY, will take you on a picturesque adventure through our mountain pasture in winter and you can admire the breathtaking scenery while discovering the secrets of our summer way of life, all by torchlight.
On this evening tour, you’ll explore our old-fashioned chalet, a witness to the rich history of the Vallée des Belleville. Immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of those days, and discover the stories that forged our identity.End this tour by immersing yourself in the enchanting world of our cheese cellar. From production to maturing, we’ll show you every step of the way.
You will have the opportunity to taste our artisanal cheeses, made with passion and ancestral know-how, accompanied by a glass of friendship.
During the visit, you will walk approximately 1 km on compacted snow.
Depending on the temperature, you’ll need suitable clothing
(shoes and warm clothing).
Don’t forget to reserve a table at the restaurant for after the tour.
Tours in French and not recommended for children under 10. s.
. Evening - Discovering life on the mountain pasture around the campfire (summer only)
Evenings every Monday from 9pm to 10.15pm
Discover the stories of life on the mountain pastures around a campfire.
Go to the Chez Pépé Nicolas website, in front of the shop.
Allow for a short approach walk, which can be done with a pushchair, and remember to bring warm clothes and suitable footwear.
Adults: €5
Children under 14: €2
. Evening - Fireworks only in summer
Evenings every Wednesday at 10.00 pm in July and 9.30 pm in August
The magic of fireworks in the heart of the Belleville mountain pastures.
Go to the Chez Pépé Nicolas website, in front of the shop.
Bring warm clothing and suitable footwear.
- Adults and children: free but booking essential
- Free access for restaurant and shop customers.
. Guided tour of the high-altitude permaculture garden
Guided tour every Thursday from 11.00am to 12.00pm
With Joseph, our gardener, discover the history of the permaculture garden. A true enthusiast for this method of farming, which combines respect for nature and people, Joseph explains the principles behind this ecosystem and the different techniques used to respect the land and biodiversity.
The visit ends with a friendly drink and a tasting of a product from the garden.
Meet at Chez Pépé Nicolas, in front of Magali’s hut at the entrance to the garden (by the pond).
Adults only.
- Adults: €15
. Guided tour on the theme of honey by Klébert Silvestre, summer only
Guided tour every Tuesday from 5.00 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.
Klébert Silvestre, a native of Belleville, tells his original story of being a beekeeper in love with black bees, and what’s at stake for our future.
A moment of knowledge and discovery followed by a tasting of his authentic organic honey.
Visit the Chez Pépé Nicolas website, next to the shop.
- Adults: €15
- Children aged 5 to 15: €9
The themes of our visits
to discover
Chez Pépé Nicolas offers a variety of tours that highlight the rich Alpine heritage. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the main themes, which vary according to the seasons and new developments. Feel free to follow us on social media to be informed of new tours to come.
Tour of the permaculture garden
Discover our permaculture garden, where we grow vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs in an environmentally friendly way. This visit will teach you sustainable gardening techniques adapted to the mountain environment.
Visit to the mountain pastures and milking the goats
Set off to explore our mountain pastures, where pastoral traditions live on. You will see how our animals thrive in their natural habitat and learn about the importance of this practice for biodiversity. You will witness the milking of goats, an activity that will delight young and old alike.
We have been working as mountain guides as a family since the 1950s. This is an opportunity for you to discover the history of our family and to meet the great-grandchildren of Nicolas JAY, a true pioneer of ski resorts in the Belleville valley.
Tour of the cheese cellar
Immerse yourself in the world of Savoyard cheese during our visit to the cheese cellar. You will discover the methods of production and conservation, and will have the chance to taste our products.
Tour of the old chalet
Relive the history of the mountain with our visit to the chalet of yesteryear. This journey back in time will allow you to understand the daily life of mountaineers of yesteryear and the evolution of trades in the region.
Night-time torchlight walk
For a magical experience, join us for a night-time torchlight walk. Under a starry sky, let yourself be enchanted by the stories and legends that haunt our mountains.
Fireworks
Take part in special events, such as our fireworks display that lights up the alpine sky.
An immersion in the heart of the 3 Vallées, a shared moment of our Savoyard heritage
