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
Chez Pépé Nicolas invites you to enjoy a unique experience with its guided tours for the whole family, adults and children alike. Nestled at an altitude of 2000 metres, at the foot of the Péclet Polset glacier, these tours plunge you into the world of mountain stories and legends. Through fascinating stories, you’ll discover our values, our passions and our different professions: mountain farmer, cheesemaker, gardener, beekeeper…
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, workshops and events for the 2026 summer season
View details of all our activities and guided tours available this season and bookable online:
Tour of Our Alpine Pasture
Details
You’ll get to meet all the animals on our mountain farm and learn about their daily lives. You’ll also explore our permaculture garden, our flower garden, and the old chalet, which has been furnished and decorated in authentic Savoyard style.
For children, we offer a specially adapted tour led by a guide certified by the BAFA. The tour follows the same route as the one for adults, but is presented in a fun and engaging way that’s accessible to younger visitors.
The tour will conclude with a glass of Savoyard wine and a tasting of our dairy specialties, made right here on the farm: cow’s milk tomme and séracs.
Enjoy a discount with the Ascent Passport
Go to the Chez Pépé Nicolas website, in front of the shop.
- 10:30 a.m.
- Monday through Friday
- June 29 through August 28
- €10 | Children €5 | Free for children under 5
Discovering How to Milk Goats by Hand
Details
- Warm welcome at Chez Pépé Nicolas farm
- Discussions with goat herders about the goat milking process
- Tasting of cheeses produced directly on site
- An authentic experience in the heart of nature.
Goat milking is reserved for our guests. Do you have a table reserved at the restaurant this week, or are you planning to have a snack or buy some products in our shop? In that case, you don’t need to make a reservation for goat milking.
For hygiene reasons, you will not be allowed to “milk” the goats (touch the animals’ udders)
Meet me next to the rabbit hutch.
- 15h30
- Every day
- July 1 through August 30
- By reservation only
Come feed the farm animals
Details
Accompanied by a member of the farm staff, you’ll have the chance to get up close to calves, kids, poultry, rabbits, and pigs to feed them, while learning about their daily lives.
Where do they sleep? What do they eat? How do they communicate? You’ll get to know these endearing animals better—their habits and their role in mountain life. An immersive experience in the heart of nature that teaches children about animal life, the changing seasons, and farming practices in the alpine pastures.
A special opportunity to bond with the animals, ask all your questions, and enjoy an authentic and unforgettable experience.
Meet me next to the rabbit hutch.
Duration: about 45 minutes.
- 5:30 p.m.
- Monday through Friday
- July 7 through August 28
- 5€ per child
Discovering Life on the Alpine Pastures Around the Campfire
Details
Evening program :
- Animal Stories: Dive into the fascinating world of alpine animals and discover their behaviors and senses.
- Predators: Learn more about the predators that inhabit our mountains and their role in the ecosystem.
- Roasted Marshmallows: Enjoy delicious roasted marshmallows around a cozy campfire.
Plan for a short walk to get there—which is possible with a stroller—and be sure to wear warm clothes and shoes that are at least somewhat suitable.
Let’s meet in front of the store.
Duration: 1 hour
- 9:00 p.m.
- Every Monday night
- June 29 through August 24
- Adults €6 | Children €3
Fireworks
Details
- Free, but reservations are required
- Free admission for restaurant and store customers
The best view: from the Glacier Terrace!
Be sure to bring warm clothes and shoes that are at least somewhat suitable.
Let’s meet in front of the store.
- 10 p.m. in July / 9:30 p.m. in August
- Every Wednesday evening
- July 7 through August 26
- Free with reservation
Guided Tour of the High-Altitude Permaculture Garden
Details
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 in front of Magali’s cabin at the garden entrance (near the pond).
This tour is for adults only and lasts about one hour.
- 10:30 a.m.
- Every Thursday
- July 6 through August 27
- 12€
The Little Farmers
Details
Your children will get a real taste of what it’s like to be a farmer!
The workshop includes:
- Participation in milking goats (before the workshop)
- Cleaning up after milking (picking up droppings)
- Provision of equipment (boots and protective clothing supplied)
- Learning the skills and responsibilities of the farming profession
We provide each participant with:
- Appropriate boots
- Protective clothing
Spaces are limited: Book online now to ensure your child can participate in this unique and educational experience.
At Pépé Nicolas, we learn while having fun and respecting nature!
Let’s meet after the goats are milked.
Duration: about 30 minutes.
- 4:15 p.m.
- Every day of the week
- June 29 through August 30
- Free with reservation
Our guided tours winter 2026
Browse the details of all our guided tours available this season and bookable online:
Discover our mountain pastures by torchlight - Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 6pm
18h00 – duration : 1h15
Set off on a unique, guided night-time stroll through our snow-covered mountain pastures. By the flickering light of torches, let yourself be carried away by the magic of the place and discover the secrets of life on the mountain pasture, with its traditions, know-how and breathtaking scenery.
During the winter, our alpine pasture and garden are transformed: the animals have returned to the valley (and therefore not to the site) and nature is dressed in its coat of snow. You’ll discover a silent, majestic winter version of the site.
Your journey will take you to our old-fashioned chalet, a precious witness to the history of the Belleville valley. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the mountains of yesteryear, with stories and family heirlooms.
The tour ends in our cheese cellar, where you’ll discover the different stages in the production and maturing of our artisan cheeses.
To round off this special moment, we invite you to taste our cheeses, accompanied by a glass of wine, shared in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Approx. 1 km walk on packed snow.
Appropriate clothing recommended (warm shoes and clothes).
Extend your evening by reserving a table at the restaurant after the tour.
Tours in French – not recommended for children under 10.
The Cellar Experience Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Meet in front of Chez Pépé Nicolas store
6:00 pm – duration: 1h30
From age 16.
Bring warm clothing.
Enter into the intimacy of one of the last mountain cellars.
As soon as you enter, you’ll be surrounded by the ripening wheels of cheese; Valentin, the Belleville farmer, will tell you the story of this chalet and this mountain pasture, how his family continues to bring life to the mountains in all 4 seasons, his passion for the world of agriculture and the art of a job well done.
You’ll be able to sample the chalet’s produce and local charcuterie.
You’ll also have the chance to discover two wines from the region, bottles that tell the story of know-how.
Set off with torches or spend a lovely evening in our restaurant.
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
A family story and transmission
