{"product_id":"raclette-alpage-forclaz","title":"Raclette du Valais PDO alpine cheese from La Forclaz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaclette du Valais PDO from the La Forclaz alp: on the pass between Martigny and Chamonix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe La Forclaz alpine pasture lies at the Col de la Forclaz (1,527 m), in the municipality of Trient, in the district of Martigny, on the historic road linking Martigny and Chamonix. It is linked with the La Giétaz alp higher up, at around 1,884 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alp has long been known for its brown cows and for its tradition of selling cheese by the roadside in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA raw-milk alpine cheese stamped “Forclaz”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raw milk is made into cheese on the alp during the summer season, following the Raclette du Valais PDO (AOP) specifications. The name “Forclaz” is stamped on the rind of every wheel: proof of its origin. This full-fat, semi-hard cheese gives a raclette with a characterful taste and a creamy melt. Discover our other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fromage-alpage\"\u003ealpine raclette cheeses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to serve La Forclaz raclette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about 240 g of cheese per person. A half wheel (about 2.4 kg) serves about 10 people for a raclette over a wood fire or with a raclette melter; for a quarter-wheel machine, cut it in two. Scrape or cut off the rind before melting and serve with jacket potatoes, gherkins and pickled onions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics of Raclette du Valais PDO alpine cheese from La Forclaz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raclette du Valais PDO alpine cheese (Raclette du Valais AOP d'alpage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Col de la Forclaz and La Giétaz alp, municipality of Trient, district of Martigny, Valais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e pass at 1,527 metres, La Giétaz alp at around 1,884 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp on the rind:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Forclaz”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e raw cow's milk, made into cheese on the alp during the summer season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-hard, full-fat cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRind:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural morge rind, not washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e half or whole wheel, wrapped in cellophane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.4 kg for a half wheel, 4.8 kg for a whole wheel (28 to 31 cm in diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 months in the fridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the La Forclaz alp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Col de la Forclaz (1,527 m), in the municipality of Trient, district of Martigny (Valais), on the road between Martigny and Chamonix; the La Giétaz alp lies higher up, at around 1,884 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the rind not washed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpine cheeses are sold with their natural morge, the rind that forms during ripening. Simply scrape or cut it off before melting the cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 season cheese is available now. It is shipped Monday to Wednesday by priority mail and usually arrives the next day, perfectly fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is shipped Monday to Wednesday by priority mail and usually arrives the next day, perfectly fresh. Because the product is perishable, returns are not accepted. Delivery within Switzerland only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misterraclette®","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":60221113434496,"sku":"FROM-ALP-024","price":86.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/1","offer_id":60221113467264,"sku":"FROM-ALP-024B","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/1314\/3617\/files\/hf_20261026_133246_cf626889-59f4-4f8b-82e7-d4e6943351c2.png?v=1793021841","url":"https:\/\/www.misterraclette.ch\/en\/products\/raclette-alpage-forclaz","provider":"Misterraclette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}