In matters of alpine economy, the region of Charmey constitutes an important and diverse cohesion. The number of pastures is considerable - 185 in the village of Charmey and 80 in Cerniat. The grazing surface is enormous and the total number of cows, sheep and goats exceeds that found elsewhere.
The chalets are situated at between 1000 and 2000 meters. For example, La Monse is at a lower altitude, Les Grenérets at a middle- level, and the Porcheresse grazing area at an elevated altitude. At most of these grazing areas, the land holder is also a cheese maker. Gruyères is produced over a wood-burning fire according to ancestral traditions.
The alpine economy is in of itself multifunctional. First and foremost it represents an indispensable complement to the revenue of the workers who live in the region and those who arrive for the season.
The economy benefits from the healthy condition of the animals which spend their summer months in the alps.
In conclusion, the alpine economy brings an inestimable contribution to the balance of nature, the protection of the countryside, and to the protection of the patrimony in its entirety.
The alpine economy is in every sense of the term multifunctional "multifunctionnalité au carré". The community in general and tourism in particular are to a large degree the benefactors.
The forest covers an important portion of the territory. Forestry work assures the conservation of the forest and brings to the numerous local artisans, the primary material: wood. Carpenters, woodworkers, cabinet-makers, shingle- makers and sculptors all who work with this noble and ecological material.
By the nature of its land, its geographical configuration, its varied flora, the passion of its inhabitants, the valley of Charmey has developed an economic activity of traditions with a respect for nature, and at the same time adapted to the new economic regulations.
The economy benefits from the healthy condition of the animals which spend their summer months in the alps.
In conclusion, the alpine economy brings an inestimable contribution to the balance of nature, the protection of the countryside, and to the protection of the patrimony in its entirety.
The alpine economy is in every sense of the term multifunctional "multifunctionnalité au carré". The community in general and tourism in particular are to a large degree the benefactors.
The forest covers an important portion of the territory. Forestry work assures the conservation of the forest and brings to the numerous local artisans, the primary material: wood. Carpenters, woodworkers, cabinet-makers, shingle- makers and sculptors all who work with this noble and ecological material.
By the nature of its land, its geographical configuration, its varied flora, the passion of its inhabitants, the valley of Charmey has developed an economic activity of traditions with a respect for nature, and at the same time adapted to the new economic regulations.
