Raclette cheese from Alpage de Pointet

Raclette cheese from the Pointet alpine pasture: An authentic Valais treasure

• Perched at an altitude of 2000 metres, on the heights of Conthey, the Pointet mountain pasture is a jewel of Valais heritage.
• Every summer since 2005, the Pillet family has settled there to perpetuate ancestral know-how by producing a unique raclette cheese.
• The mountain pasture, founded in 1940, offers an exceptional setting for the production of this cheese, with a panoramic view of emblematic peaks such as the Matterhorn, the Dent Blanche and the Fava.
• This Pointet alpine raclette cheese is the fruit of passionate work, made from the milk of Hérens cows, a local breed renowned for the quality of its milk.
• This attention to every detail of production gives this cheese an incomparable flavor and a melting texture, ideal for an unforgettable raclette.

Raclette cheese from the Pointet alpine pasture: The unique reflection of the heights of Conthey

• The Pointet mountain pasture, accessible after a climb through the Contheysan vineyards and the Mayens de My, is much more than just a production site.
• This is a true haven of peace, where visitors can discover the passion and know-how of the Pillet family through tastings and explanations on cheese making, do not hesitate to get in touch.
• The dairy cows, heifers and calves that roam outdoors in the meadows on the heights of Conthey contribute to the success and exceptional quality of this raclette cheese.
• This unique terroir, combined with artisanal cellar maturing methods, allows the development of rich and complex aromas that will delight all raclette lovers.
• A raclette cheese among the best in its category

Raclette cheese medals

• 🥇 Gold Medal 2025 — Official sensory evaluation by the Interprofession Raclette du Valais AOP. Score 19.50/20.
• 🥇 Gold Medal 2022 — Interprofession Raclette du Valais AOP. Score 19.50/20. One of the best scores of the vintage.
• 🥇 Gold Medal 2021 — Interprofession Raclette du Valais AOP.
• 🥇 Gold Medal — “Fromage & Cime d'Ovronnaz” competition, AOP alpine raclette category.
  
• The Pointet alpine pasture is among the most regularly awarded alpine dairies in Valais — proof of stable know-how and exceptional terroir.
  
• These distinctions are awarded by a professional AOP jury through blind tasting, an absolute guarantee of authenticity and artisanal quality.

Characteristics and description of Raclette cheese from the Pointet alpine pasture

• Raclette cheese from the Pointet mountain pastures
• Semi-hard, full-fat cheese
• Presented in 1/2 wheel, cleaned and vacuum packed
• Average weight of a 1/2 piece: 2.5 kg
• Size of a wheel: 30 cm in diameter
• Refining for 4 to 6 months
• Vacuum storage in the fridge: up to 3 months

Delivery and returns of Raclette cheese from the Pointet alpine pasture

• Deliveries of Pointet Alpine Raclette cheese are made every Tuesday and Thursday to guarantee optimum freshness.
• Due to the perishable nature of the product, returns are not accepted.