Jambon alla Brace Festival: gastronomic tradition in Saint-Oyen

The gastronomic excellence of the Gran San Bernardo Valley

The municipality of Saint-Oyen, located a few kilometers from the Swiss border, is preparing to host the 46th edition of the Jambon alla Brace Festival. The event, scheduled from July 29 to August 2, 2026, represents a moment of synthesis between mountain rural culture and local meat preservation techniques, inherited from a centuries-old tradition that characterizes the entire Gran San Bernardo Valley area.

An experience between architecture and territory

The event finds its natural setting in the picturesque context of Saint-Oyen, a mountain village that preserves the rural architecture typical of high-altitude alpine areas intact. The strategic position of the village, nestled in a glacial valley of significant landscape value, offers a setting of great aesthetic rigor for the tasting of regional gastronomic excellence. Visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a landscape where agricultural activity and land management have maintained a close connection with the local historical heritage.

Jambon alla brace: technique and raw material

The undisputed star of the event is the Jambon alla brace, a product that reflects the mastery of the Pro Loco of Saint-Oyen in processing local raw materials. The cooking process, carried out following the indications of tradition, gives the meat a distinctive aromatic profile, enhanced by the use of selected woods and rigorous control of heat exposure times. The festival is a cognitive opportunity for lovers of mountain flavors, allowing them to deepen their knowledge of a preparation that constitutes an identity pillar of the local economy.

Logistical information

The event will be held continuously on the dates indicated above, with openings scheduled from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Access to the dining area is regulated by a paid entry, which is necessary to ensure the quality of service and the management of flows during the busy days. Visitors are advised to check access methods in advance on the official website or to contact the organizers directly for any logistical updates regarding traffic or the availability of tasting stations.