Gruyères
Stop 157 of 265 · Switzerland
One cheese on the loop, with something to drink beside
it, something for the driver, and the road either side.
The cheese
- Drink
- Fendant du ValaisThe Swiss table pairing: a dry Chasselas that lets the wheel do the talking.
- Driving
- Apple juice, unsweetenedWhat gets drunk with raclette and fondue when nobody is drinking.
- Eat with
- Boiled new potatoes and pickled onionsWhat actually gets eaten with it in the Valais, and the acid is essential.
A classic pairing — settled enough that it belongs to the region.
Gruyère on Wikipedia
The road
Arriving fromL’Etivaz28 km (17 mi) by road, about 32 min driving.
On toMont-Vully55 km (34 mi) by road, about 55 min driving.
Every cheese on the loop has a drink for the driver as well as
one for the passengers. On a driving tour, somebody is always driving.