{"product_id":"raclette-alpage-les-ars","title":"Raclette du Valais PDO alpine cheese from Les Ars","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaclette du Valais PDO from the Les Ars alp: near La Fouly in the Val Ferret\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Les Ars alpine pasture lies in the Val Ferret, in the municipality of Orsières, near La Fouly, at about 1,800 metres. It runs along the Ferret road, just south of the Ferret forest, in a valley crossed by the Tour du Mont-Blanc. Owned by the local bourgeoisie, the alp takes in up to a hundred dairy cows in summer, including Hérens cows, on some 70 hectares of pasture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer the alp's buvette is open every day: it serves Raclette du Valais AOP and sells cheese, butter and sérac. Further up the valley, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fromage-raclette-alpage-peule\"\u003eLa Peule\u003c\/a\u003e alp also makes a PDO alpine raclette cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA raw-milk alpine cheese stamped “Ars”\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 “Ars” 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 Les Ars 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 Les Ars\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 Les Ars alp, near La Fouly, Val Ferret, municipality of Orsières, Valais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1,800 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp on the rind:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Ars”\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 Les Ars alp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Val Ferret (Valais), in the municipality of Orsières, near La Fouly, at about 1,800 metres, along the Ferret road and on the Tour du Mont-Blanc route.\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":60221104128384,"sku":"FROM-ALP-022","price":86.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/1","offer_id":60221104161152,"sku":"FROM-ALP-022B","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/1314\/3617\/files\/hf_20261026_133651_003f8255-abef-42ff-a36e-68ec0c07cde7.png?v=1793021879","url":"https:\/\/www.misterraclette.ch\/en\/products\/raclette-alpage-les-ars","provider":"Misterraclette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}