Etiez Cheese Factory - Bagnes 98
Deep in the Valais, in Étiez, a magnificent cheese dairy was born after more than 5 years of development: the Étiez cheese dairy , cradle of Bagnes 98 , an exceptional artisanal raclette . More than a cheese, it is a human, regional and sustainable project, supported by 41 cooperators and around ten local suppliers.
A new cheese dairy to perpetuate expertise in Valais
Opened in January 2025, the new Étiez cheese dairy brings together the historic dairies of Lourtier, Champsec, and Étiez. Designed as a modern production facility and educational space, it embodies the desire to " unite and perpetuate " the cheesemaking heritage of the Val de Bagnes.
With a cellar of 20,000 wheels of Vollèges raclette, two 4,000-litre vats, a maturing robot capable of rubbing more than 300 wheels/hour, and a friendly sales area, it combines technology and tradition . All with an eco-responsible approach (heat recovery, solar panels, reduction of emissions).
Raclette Bagnes 98: description of a cheese with a strong identity
Bagnes 98 AOP , produced from raw milk with its own cheese recipes , is the pride of the cheese dairy. It takes its name from the merger in 1998 of the former dairies of Sembrancher Bagnes 8 and Vollèges Bagnes 9.
Here are the characteristics of the raclette
- A melting texture ideal for melting
- Unstandardized aromas of hay, flowers, butter and cream
- A golden and natural crust
- A good, frank, balanced taste, typically Valaisan
It is a cheese labeled Valais AOP , which guarantees its origin, its production method and its unique character.
Local and artisanal production in Vollèges
Under the responsibility of cheesemaker Alberto Magina , Raclette du Valais Bagnes 98 is produced with care. The milk comes from farmers in the Vollèges and Grand Entremont regions, delivering nearly 2.6 million kilos per year .
Specialties from the cheese dairy also include:
- Homemade fondue made from 100% Étiez cheese
- Armaney (hard cheese)
- Vollègearde cheese
- Brusonintze cheese (with Eddy Baillifard)
- Sérac, butter, and exclusive cheeses
Where to buy Bagnes 98?
At Misterraclette.ch , we have selected Bagnes 98 for its taste, quality, and distinctive character. This cheese is available in whole pieces, half wheels, or smaller , and is shipped throughout Switzerland. In addition to raclette, you will find complementary products : raclette ovens, boards, knives, and accessories for a complete experience.
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