Interpretive tour of the Quesería Ekia cheesemakers

Quesería Ekia opens its doors for you to discover the art of authentic Roncal cheese. You’ll learn first-hand how raw milk—freshly milked in the valley—is turned into curd, how it is cut and moulded into the characteristic cheeses, and how, after a gentle pressing and brining, these are left to mature until they take on their unique flavour.

The final touch comes with a tasting of three Roncal cheeses of different ages with local artisan bread. Each bite reveals different nuances—creamier, spicier or stronger—, the perfect excuse to delight in the result of gastronomic craftsmanship.

Make the most of your trip to the Roncal valley to discover its high mountain trails, its villages built of stone and wood, and the hospitality of its people. If you’re looking for something different to do in the Navarrese Pyrenees, here’s a place where cheese tells its own story.