Farms, local produce and crafts

Discover farming life, the land and the creations of men and women who are passionate about the mountains and attached to the Sybelles region. Make the most of your stay to find out how the surrounding farms work, immerse yourself in local farming life and discover unique skills and committed producers.

Where to find

Le Rembertin leather workshop

📍Le Corbier

Leather craftsman in Villarembert, a workshop-boutique is also open during the season at Le Corbier, in the shopping mall next to the patisserie.
Open every day, come and discover the craft and leave with one of the creations: bags, belts, etc.

Spagnolo Confectionery

📍Le Corbier

Visit and find out how traditional sweets are made.

Price: €10 Free for children under 10. Every Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Bookings at the Tourist Office, payment on site.

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Vallée des Arves Cooperative Cheese Factory

📍Saint Sorlin d'Arves

Welcome to Beaufort country! Thanks to the quality of its mountain pastures and the maintenance of pastoral agriculture, the "Prince des Gruyères" from Saint Sorlin d'Arves is a PDO cheese from the Beaufort appellation, awarded a gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole in Paris in 2023. 5,000 wheels of cheese leave its maturing cellars every year for holidaymakers to enjoy.
Online sales and a 24-hour vending machine outside the shop.

Free guided tours of the cellars and Beaufort cheese-making process from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays in season. Educational area open during shop opening hours.

Tel : +33 (0)4 79 59 70 16 Website

Arves herbal teas

📍Saint Jean d'Arves

Taste the virtues of medicinal plants at Manu Burlot's. Based in a hamlet in St Jean d'Arves, this nature and mountain enthusiast will tell you all about his job as a grower and picker of medicinal mountain plants. Coltsfoot, wild thyme, lemon balm, elderberry... You'll also find him at all the markets in the Sybelles resorts.

Prices: from €5.50 per sachet

Phone : +33 (0)6 87 00 73 96 Website

Arves honey factory

📍Saint Jean d'Arves

Made in the valley and on the slopes of the Sybelles pistes by Sébastien Duraz, discover acacia honey, rhododendron honey, spring honey and all the flowers of the mountain pastures... A sweet, natural treat to be enjoyed without moderation.

Prices from €5.50/pot

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Visit to the asinerie - Donkeys in the mountains

📍Saint Jean d'Arves - Saint Sorlin d'Arves

Discovery of donkeys and their environment, sale of donkey milk products. Free visit to the donkey and mule museum, with an exhibition of equipment and an insight into life in days gone by. In winter, when the weather is dry (dry roads, little snow), donkey rides for children are possible, by reservation by telephone.

Phone :+33 (0)6 76 87 08 09 Website

Farm visits with the Tourist Office

📍Saint Jean d'Arves

Meet the farmers of Saint-Jean d'Arves, discover the animals on the farm and taste some coarse milk.
Visits organised during the winter season at La Chal. Further information and bookings at the Saint Jean d'Arves Tourist Office.

Prices
€2/person (paid to the farmer giving the tour) and free for children under 3.

Phone : +33 (0)4 79 59 73 30 Tourist information centre website

Les Sybelles, the famous ski area of Savoie, is also a showcase of alpine culture and traditions, where terroir, farms and local crafts play a central role in the visitor experience. Beyond the ski slopes, this region offers an authentic immersion in the Savoyard heritage, inviting you to discover local flavors, artisanal know-how and mountain agriculture.

Discover the alpine farms of Les Sybelles

One of the unmissable activities in Les Sybelles is visiting the alpine farms. These excursions allow to meet the farmers and breeders who perpetuate the traditional methods of breeding. Visitors can witness the milking of cows and the making of cheeses emblematic of the region, such as the Beaufort, learning the secrets of their ripening. These visits are often crowned by tastings, offering a real taste experience of local products.

Local crafts are also a pillar of the Sybelles culture. Confectioner at Le Corbier, Dairy Cooperative in Saint Sorlin d’Arves (with a visit to the maturing cellars), leather workshop, infusions and honey shop in Saint Jean d’Arves…

Local markets, immersion in the heart of the terroir

Local markets are another aspect of life in Les Sybelles not to be missed. They bring together local producers and artisans, offering a profusion of fresh products, cheeses, cold cuts, honeys, jams and crafts. Strolling in these markets is an ideal way to immerse yourself in the local life, to exchange with the inhabitants and to support the economy of the region.

Events for all

The Sybelles regularly organize events and festivals celebrating the land and traditions, such as village festivals, demonstrations of ancient know-how and community meals. These moments of conviviality allow to live fully the alpine experience, in what makes the soul of the Sybelles: a territory rich in its history, its landscapes and its men.
Between skiing and heritage discovery, activities around the land, farms and crafts in Les Sybelles offer an additional dimension to the visit of this area, revealing the beauty and depth of Savoyard culture.