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Vacheresse is a picturesque mountain village with a peaceful, unspoilt atmosphere. The name Vacheresse comes from the Latin vaccaria, or vacca (cow), which underlines the village’s agropastoral vocation. Vacheresse is indeed a land of mountain pastures, with the best-known being Sémy, Bise, Ubine, Darbon and many others.

Do you know the Vacheresse mountain pastures?

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    Vacheresse, the ideal place for hiking and nature lovers, boasts an exceptional natural environment. Many excursions are available to visitors: Lac de Darbon, nestled beneath superb peaks, is an accessible lake and a must-see in the valley. The authentic Ubine mountain pasture is well worth a visit. As for the Cornettes de Bise, this is an exceptional massif, rich in varied flora and fauna.

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      Sharing space is essential on these mountain pastures, and you’ll find some good advice on the website dedicated to raising awareness of mountain pastoralism.

      Discover roasting with Montagne Cafés®.

      Vacheresse has several hotels and accommodation facilities, and the Bise and Ubine refuges are possible stops on the GR5. You’ll even find a coffee-roasting workshop high up in the village. Montagne Cafés® roasts organic coffees in an eco-responsible and ethical way.

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