The Cooperative of Beaufortain
Beaufort cheese producers since 1961
AOP Beaufort
Certified AOP cheese, made according to the regulated specifications
100% artisanal and local
Produced in Beaufort in Savoie, cows of Tarine and Abondance breeds
Support for producers
1 kg purchased = fair pay for our 180 producers
Delivery France and Europe
Fast refrigerated shipping from our aging cellars, guaranteed preservation
Our exceptional products
The Summer Beaufort with floral and fruity notes.
The Beaufort with rather milky flavors or our exclusive Les 3 Copeaux.
Choose your weight (approximately 500g) and receive your artisanal cheese directly from our cellars in Savoie.
1 kg of Beaufort purchased = direct support to Beaufortain producers
What makes our Beaufort unique?
Our Beaufort is produced, aged and perfected in its native valley, in Beaufort-sur-Doron, at the heart of the region that gave it its name. The Cooperative of Beaufortain, located in the heart of the village, masters all stages, from the mountain to the wheel, in compliance with the specifications since 1968.
This proximity guarantees:
• Unmatched freshness, with milk from the alpine pastures,
• Preserved know-how, passed down from generation to generation,
• Total traceability, 100% local,
• A unique territorial anchorage: Beaufort is our cheese, our village, our valley.
By choosing our Beaufort, you support much more than an AOP: you support the territory that gave birth to it.
Behind every wheel, passionate men and women
Since 1957, the Cooperative brings together 180 local producers deeply rooted in their region and the quality of their work.
By purchasing our AOP Beaufort, you ensure fair compensation for the producers and contribute to sustaining the alpine pastures, landscapes, and traditional know-how of Savoie.
Pauline LAGIER
GAEC Les Plans de Belleville
Pauline is settled with her partner. Their farm is located in Hauteluce and, in the summer, they go up to the alpine pastures in Les Saisies. They raise Abondance and Tarine breed cows.
Sandrine MAILLET CONTOZ
GAEC Bidon d’Lait
Sandrine is settled with her husband. Their farm is located in Hauteluce and, in the summer, they go up to the alpine pastures at Col du Joly. They only raise Abondance breed cows.
Arthur BOCHET
GAEC du Biolley de Roselend
Arthur joined the family farm in 2024. Their farm is located in Beaufort and, in the summer, they go up to the alpine pastures in Roselend. They only raise Tarine breed cows.
Robyn BLANC-GONNET
GAEC de l’Arpire
Robyn lives with his brother and father. Their farm is located in Beaufort and, in the summer, they go up to the alpine pastures at Arpire. They only raise Tarine breed cows.
Florent PERRIER
GAEC Alpage Les Arolles
President of the Beaufortain Dairy Cooperative, Florent has 27 years of experience as a cheesemaker. He was also the world champion in ski mountaineering in 2008. His farm is located in Arêches.
Mickaël Blanc-Gonnet
GAEC du Cuvy
Mickaël is settled with his wife. Their farm is located in Arêches and, in the summer, they stay in Arêches at Cuvy. They raise Abondance and Tarine breed cows. Mickaël is also the president of the Beaufortain Meat sector.
What is the difference between Beaufort and Summer Beaufort?
The Summer Beaufort is produced when the cows go to the alpine pastures from June to October. They then feed on a wide variety of mountain herbs and flowers, which gives the cheese richer, floral, and complex aromas.
The Beaufort (also called Winter Beaufort) is made when the cows are in the barn from November to May. Their diet consists mainly of hay harvested during the summer, which gives the cheese sweeter and more consistent flavors.
1 kg of Beaufort purchased = direct support to Beaufortain producers
Where to buy our Beaufort?
The Cooperative of Beaufortain has 13 stores. Come discover our Beaufort, Savoie cheeses, fine grocery items, charcuterie, Beaufortain meat, and Savoie wines.
Meet our teams and benefit from their advice.
Immersive experiences
Discover the secrets of making the famous Beaufort cheese during our guided tour of the aging cellars of the Cooperative of Beaufortain.
Individual & family
Visit of the aging cellars + screening of the film “Le Beaufort en Héritage ”
Reservation required – Tours all year round
Group
Visit of the aging cellars + tasting
From 10 people – Reservation required – Tours all year round
Individual & family
Free and open visit
With 400 m² of exhibition dedicated to Beaufort cheese, this tour offers a direct view of the production room, for a captivating experience for both children and adults.
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