{"product_id":"raclette-alpage-mont-perce","title":"Raclette du Valais PDO alpine cheese from Mont-Percé","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaclette du Valais PDO from the Mont-Percé alp: at the far end of the Val Ferret\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mont-Percé alpine pasture lies at the very end of the Val Ferret, in the municipality of Orsières, next to the hamlet of Ferret, at about 1,740 metres; the old buildings of the former alp stand higher up, at around 2,023 metres. Close to the source of the Dranse de Ferret, it looks out over the Grand Golliat, the Grandes Jorasses and the Mont Blanc massif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwned by the local bourgeoisie, Mont-Percé takes in dairy cows over the summer. In mid-September its herd joins the La Fouly désalpe, together with the herds of Les Ars and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fromage-raclette-alpage-peule\"\u003eLa Peule\u003c\/a\u003e, its Val Ferret neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA raw-milk alpine cheese stamped “Mont-Percé”\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 “Mont-Percé” 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 Mont-Percé 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 Mont-Percé\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 Mont-Percé alp, near the hamlet of Ferret, Val Ferret, municipality of Orsières, Valais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1,740 metres (old buildings at around 2,023 metres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp on the rind:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Mont-Percé”\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 Mont-Percé alp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the very end of the Val Ferret (Valais), in the municipality of Orsières, next to the hamlet of Ferret, at about 1,740 metres, facing the Mont Blanc massif.\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":60221108650368,"sku":"FROM-ALP-023","price":86.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/1","offer_id":60221108683136,"sku":"FROM-ALP-023B","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/1314\/3617\/files\/hf_20261026_133245_05657bc1-d3c5-4315-b9e1-13afd579d860.png?v=1793021840","url":"https:\/\/www.misterraclette.ch\/en\/products\/raclette-alpage-mont-perce","provider":"Misterraclette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}