Gressoney Toma Cheese Festival

Toma, the Cheese of the Lys Valley

Toma di Gressoney is one of the most representative cheeses of the upper Lys Valley: a appreciated table cheese, produced directly in the mountain pastures using traditional methods passed down through generations. The Walser community of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, a village at the foot of Monte Rosa, dedicates an annual festival to this iconic product, celebrating its history and flavor.

Tastings, Producers, and Show Cooking

The Toma Cheese Festival takes place in the heart of the historic center, at Obre Platz, and offers a program that focuses on the taste and culture of the region:

• Tastings of Toma di Gressoney, in collaboration with the Pro Loco
• Meetings with producers, to discover the authenticity and the work behind the cheese
• Show cooking featuring dishes made with toma cheese and local products
• Christmas market and stalls from local producers

Gastronomy and Christmas

Included in the Advent calendar, usually on the weekend of the Immaculate Conception, the Toma Cheese Festival combines gastronomy with Christmas: the lighting of the tree, the decorations, and the market create a festive backdrop for a celebration that highlights the dairy excellence of the Lys Valley, in the province of Aosta. An ideal event for those who want to discover alpine flavors and breathe in the atmosphere of a mountain Christmas.