Summer time in Courmayeur on the Italian side of Mont Blanc is perfect for an amazing journey through the gastronomic delicacies of Aosta Valley, the smallest region of Italy. In July and August, the series of events Le delizie e le virtù della Valle d¹Aosta will offer a variety of programs and lots of surprises.
On July 25 -27, the historic district of Courmayeur becomes a colorful stage. A varied program of entertainment is scheduled for three days of fun, with traditional dancing and music down the street with the folk group Les Badochys and the Courmayeur-La Salle marching band. The Street Party complete with music food and wine tastings will be a hotspot for young travellers.
The Aosta Valley delicacies will be the authentic ingredients of pre-dinner drinks offered at the four Aperitivo con lo chef meetings. Renowned professional barmen and chefs will make stunning cocktails served with finger foods. Cheese, wine, cured meats, honey and rye bread will be the simple ingredients used, and these typical, local gastronomic products will speak for themselves.
The summer edition of Shopping & Gourmet will bring together fashion brands of the most exclusive shops of Courmayeur and the local food producers. The old village ovens will house two Œgourmet¹ workshops. Courmayeur still holds a strong symbolic meaning for the local community. Participants will learn new cooking skills in the place where in the olden days bread was baked.
The celebration of these well-established traditions and the recognition of the excellence of the local wine and food will continue with the events scheduled at the end of the summer. The Marché Agricole de la Valdigne is an exhibition and market of the finest regional products. On September 5th, food and wine fair Lo Matsòn will take place featuring all of the delicacies produced in Courmayeur and the surrounding valleys.
A great way to understand and enjoy the vibrant culture of this region is participating in the celebrations dating back to the old times. In Courmayeur, village feasts are an important part of the local heritage and represent a beautiful occasion to experience the genuine and joyful spirit shared by the people of this area. One of the most anticipated events is the San Pantaleone Feast, the local patron saint celebration.
Courmayeur also hosts several fashionable mountain resorts and distinguishes itself as a Œgourmet¹ destination with an inimitable Italian style. Its unique features have won the sympathy of the multi-starred British chef Heston Blumethal, who has selected Courmayeur as the ideal location for his Mountain Gourmet Ski Experience, an exclusive Œgourmet¹ event organized in wintertime. This excellence is well represented by the restaurants in town and the several mountain huts and restaurants located at high altitude. We are not only speaking of great food: these beautiful locations offer the most incredible vistas in Europe.
Reaching a mountain hut in Courmayeur means experiencing an immense pleasure for the five senses. Hiking in the stunning scenery of green valleys, meadows and glaciers and resting on the deck of a mountain hut gives an immense feeling of happy satisfaction. You can forget the usual sandwiches and treat yourself to exquisite recipes. Among the highest summits in Europe, entering a hut and smelling all of the fragrances of our best regional dishes is a great sensory experience. In the two valleys around Courmayeur, the Val Ferret and the Val Vény, at Plan Chécrouit you can take your pick from a range of mountain huts which offer scrumptious dishes using the finest local ingredients such as cured meats, cow and goat cheese, rye flour, honey, vegetables, and an extensive selection of wines. The superb cuisine is a great example of the gastronomic tradition of the Aosta Valley and the entire region of the Western Alps. The restaurant owners are dedicated to helping their guests get the very best during their visit. They will be happy to offer you freshly baked bread and crisp vegetables grown in local gardens. All locations are different, ranging from old cattle sheds to stone houses with wooden beams. Typical rustic huts offer a glimpse into the past when the people of Aosta Valley lived up on the mountains.
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