Châtillon Honey and Derivatives Festival

The XXII edition of the Honey and Derivatives Festival was held in Châtillon from October 24 to 26, 2025, with three days dedicated to Aosta Valley honey and biodiversity. On Friday, October 24, the festival opened with the 'Sapore di Miele' gala dinner at the École Hôtelière de Châtillon, prepared by fifth-year students, and the launch of the 'Mielando 2025' gastronomic competition.

On Saturday, October 25, the itinerant theatrical performance 'Illustri sconosciuti' (Illustrious Strangers), by Paola Zaramella, offered a journey through the stories and legends of the village of Châtillon, followed by a round table presenting the Interreg 'Api-Alpes' project and a family show by the Circo Pacco company. On Sunday, October 26, in the Sala Don Paolo Chasseur, the awards ceremony for the 31st Aosta Valley Honey Competition took place, with 182 samples presented and categories ranging from high mountain millefiori to rhododendron, linden, dandelion, and chestnut. The guest of honour was the town of Poggio Torriana, 'Honey Town' 2025.

Friday, October 24, 2025

• Gala dinner 'Sapore di Miele' at the École Hôtelière de Châtillon, prepared by fifth-year students, with the launch of the 'Mielando 2025' competition

Saturday, October 25, 2025

• Itinerant theatrical performance 'Illustri sconosciuti' (Paola Zaramella) featuring stories of the village
• Afternoon — Round table on the Interreg 'Api-Alpes' project
• Family show by the Circo Pacco company

Sunday, October 26, 2025

• Sala Don Paolo Chasseur — Awards ceremony for the 31st Aosta Valley Honey Competition (182 samples)
• Tasting of the winning honeys and guided tastings led by agricultural technicians

The awards ceremony for the 31st Honey Competition with 182 samples, the 'Sapore di Miele' dinner, and the itinerant show 'Illustri sconosciuti'.