Products from the Hérens breed promise tasty food, made with the purest tradition and respect for animals. They are produced in limited quantities according to strict standards.
Come and taste the meats and cheeses derived from this famous breed of cattle, as well as artisan breads from the valley!
MEATS
Raised on the flower-filled alpine pastures of the Val d’Hérens, Hérens cows produce tasty meat with a strong character. It is produced in limited quantities, using traditional know-how and can be eaten cured, as a sausage, grilled or stewed.
In addition to Hérens cows, many other meat products are produced in the region, including pork, lamb and goat.
FLEUR D’HÉRENS” LABEL
Top-quality meats are awarded the “Fleur d’Hérens” label.
The aim of this label is to guarantee clear traceability and reduce the number of links in the chain as much as possible, in order to promote short distribution channels. In particular, it guarantees that the animals were born and raised in Valais, and that transport and slaughter took place within the canton.
WHERE TO ENJOY IT?
To enjoy this top-quality meat, go out to eat at a restaurant, whether with friends, family or on your own. Otherwise, head to your nearest butcher’s shop to prepare your next aperitif or picnic!
The “Fleur d’Hérens” association lists all the restaurants and butchers that offer this tasty meat.
CHEESE
Hérens cows produce milk of excellent quality, enabling the production of a wide range of cheeses and seracs. Raclette du Valais AOP and artisanal tomme are just some of the cheeses made in the valley, bearing the Val d’Hérens label.
Look out for a Val d’Hérens exclusive: tomme in the shape of a cow’s head!
VAL D’HÉRENS PRODUCTS” LABEL
A range of products from the valley bear the “Produits du Val d’Hérens” label. This label guarantees artisanal products rooted in the valley’s terroir, natural, authentic, and traditional. Let yourself be seduced by these quality products!
VISIT TO A CHEESE DAIRY
To find out more about cheeses and how they are made, visit the Laiterie des Haudères!
BREADS
Traditional rye bread has been part of the Valais culinary tradition for centuries. The cereal’s adaptability means that it can be grown at high altitudes.
Valais AOP rye bread is made by several artisan bakers in the Val d’Hérens. Come and taste their baking specialties!
WHERE TO FIND THEM?
Four bakeries produce traditional breads in Val d’Hérens, Evolène and Les Haudères. Stop off to sample their specialties… and prepare your next picnic!
FRUITS AND DERIVATIVES
Various fruits are harvested in the Val d’Hérens. They are used to make a wide range of by-products, including jams, syrups and liqueurs, juices, and nectars. These products carry the “Produits du Val d’Hérens” label. They are produced in the traditional, artisanal way.
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