Jambon de Bosses DOP Festival

A Celebration of Excellence

Every year, on the second Sunday in July, the cobblestone streets and small squares of the medieval village of Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses (at an elevation of 1,632 meters) serve as the setting for a festival dedicated to the prince of Alpine cured meats: the Vallée d’Aoste Jambon de Bosses PDO.
The event combines the promotion of the artisanal production chain with a day of popular celebration and Alpine camaraderie.

The day’s program and activities

• Guided Tastings: Tasting stations set up throughout the village where you can sample Jambon de Bosses DOP at various stages of aging, hand-sliced with a knife and paired with black rye bread, alpine butter, and DOC wines from the Aosta Valley
• Tours of the ham-curing facility: Special open house events and guided tours inside the curing facility, offering a close-up look at how the valley’s dry microclimate and high-altitude hay beds give the ham its characteristic spicy aroma
• Craft and Food Fair: Stalls featuring local producers offering alpine Fontina cheese, mountain honey, spirits, and creations by wood and wrought-iron artisans
• Traditional Lunch: Food stands serving traditional Aosta Valley cuisine, “polenta grassa,” and hot specialties
• Music and Tradition: Roaming entertainment featuring folk groups, accordions, and folk songs from Coumba Freida.

Practical Information

• Parking and Shuttle Buses: Designated parking areas at the entrance to the town with a shuttle service to the historic center.
• Admission: Free admission to the village and the market exhibition; coupons for tastings and lunch can be purchased on-site.