The Cheese train
Description
Rustic and authentic!
Let us take you on an extraordinary excursion every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 4th January to 29th October 2023. The offer is no longer available on Fridays.
The day begins with a ride on a GoldenPass-MOB scenic train from Montreux or Zweisimmen. In Château-d’Oex, you will discover the secrets of making a Swiss alpine cheese. At the restaurant Le Chalet, the farmer makes one “Le Chalet Bio” cheese per day from 400 litres of fresh milk over an open wood fire. The demonstration is done in a traditional way, over a wood fire. Enjoy your delicious fondue in this rustic setting. Above the restaurant on the first floor, you will find the GoldenPass MOB trains miniature railway, which will make brightly shining in the eyes of all visitors. To remind you of this excursion, a “souvenir bag” will be given to you in the restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Musée du Pays-d'Enhaut, where you can discover the treasures of local crafts and the art of paper-cutting.
The return time to your starting point or the onward journey on the GoldenPass MOB trains is at your free choice. Reserving a seat for this is recommended but not included in the price.
Rustic and authentic!
Let us take you on an extraordinary excursion every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 4th January to 29th October 2023. The offer is no longer available on Fridays.
The day begins with a ride on a GoldenPass-MOB scenic train from Montreux or Zweisimmen. In Château-d’Oex, you will discover the secrets of making a Swiss alpine cheese. At the restaurant Le Chalet, the farmer makes one “Le Chalet Bio” cheese per day from 400 litres of fresh milk over an open wood fire. The demonstration is done in a traditional way, over a wood fire. Enjoy your delicious fondue in this rustic setting. Above the restaurant on the first floor, you will find the GoldenPass MOB trains miniature railway, which will make brightly shining in the eyes of all visitors. To remind you of this excursion, a “souvenir bag” will be given to you in the restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Musée du Pays-d'Enhaut, where you can discover the treasures of local crafts and the art of paper-cutting.
The return time to your starting point or the onward journey on the GoldenPass MOB trains is at your free choice. Reserving a seat for this is recommended but not included in the price.
The Espace Ballon is now closed for renovation until further notice. The Musée du Pays-d'Enhaut welcomes you for your afternoon visit.
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This offer includes: - Train journey with the GoldenPass-MOB from Montreux or Zweisimmen to Château-d’Oex and back Also valid for the transit between Montreux and Zweisimmen single journey with stopover in Château-d’Oex. - Seat reservation only for the outward journey to Château-d’Oex - The cheese-making demonstration at the restaurant Le Chalet - Fondue (drinks and dessert not included) for adults and children aged 6-16. Children up to 6 years can choose between a plate of pasta or a fondue on site. - Souvenir bag which will be handed out by the restaurant Le Chalet. - Visit of the GoldenPass MOB miniature trains model railways at the restaurant Le Chalet. - Visit of the Musée du Pays-d'Enhaut
Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 4th January to 29th October 2023.
Departure times: Montreux 08.50 / 09.50 / 10.50 Zweisimmen 09.02 / 10.02 / 11.02 The journey time of the GoldenPass MOB trains to Château-d’Oex is approx. 1 hour. Timetables are subject to change. The return or onward journey times are free.
Cancellation and change of dates free of charge up to 7 days before the date of travel. From 6 to 3 days: Cancellation possible with CHF 10.00 fee. Change of dates free of charge. From 2 days: No cancellation and change possible, no refund.