Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses

At 1,632 meters, the last village before the pass: the story of the Marronniers and the Soldats de la neige, the medieval Castle, the Jambon de Bosses DOP, and skiing at Crévacol.

Topics

Craft Beers and Spirits
Fontina and Alpine Pasture Cheeses
Historic Village
Jambon de Bosses DOP
Sports and Leisure
Via Francigena

The last village before the pass

At 1,632 meters above sea level, Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses is the last Italian municipality along the climb toward the Great St Bernard Pass and the Swiss border.

A transit point traveled for centuries by wayfarers, pilgrims, and armies, the village preserves alpine stone-and-wood architecture dominated by the profile of the fifteenth-century Castle of the Lords of Bosses.

The village’s identity:

A history of the border: land of the Marronniers and the Soldats de la neige, age-old guardians of the pass’s safety
Charcuterie tradition: birthplace of the prized Jambon de Bosses DOP, cured ham aged on alpine hay, documented since 1397
Year-round outdoor adventure: the sun-drenched Crévacol ski resort in winter and the entry point of the Via Francigena into Italy in summer.

Explore Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses

Whether you’re descending from the pass or climbing toward the peaks, stop to discover this ancient border village.

Where to stay

Historic hotels, charming B&Bs, campsites, and mountain huts among the villages of Étroubles, Saint-Oyen, and Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses.

Where to Eat

Traditional Aosta Valley cuisine, polenta concia, alpine cheeses, and the valley’s famous hams in the villages and high-altitude mountain huts.

The Valley of the Hams

Two unique hams just a few kilometers apart along the Via Francigena: the Jambon de Bosses DOP, a raw alpine ham, and the Jambon alla Brace di Saint-Oyen, a oven-baked ham.