L'Atelier degli Artigiani di Chamois

A Craftsmanship Exhibition Suspended Among the Mountains

At over 1,800 metres above sea level, in the heart of the Chamois basin (Province of Aosta), L'Atelier degli Artigiani returns every summer, the exhibition that brings traditional Valdostan craftsmanship to the village. The uniqueness of this event is also due to its location: Chamois is indeed the only municipality in the Aosta Valley that cannot be reached by car, but only by the cable car that departs from Buisson, a hamlet of Antey-Saint-André. This detail makes the event's atmosphere even more intimate and authentic.

What to Find at the Atelier

For one day, the village square comes alive with stalls and stands: a dozen Valdostan artisans exhibit their creations and show the public the stages of their work. Among the items that can be admired and purchased:

• Wooden flowers, one of the most typical products of Valdostan craftsmanship
• Small sculptures, bas-reliefs, and turned wooden objects
• Furnishing accessories and home decor made from traditional materials
• Leather work and other decorative techniques

The added value is the live demonstration: the artisans do not just sell; they show how each object is made, from the raw piece to the finished product. It is a way to get in direct contact with the artisan trades that have made the history of the Aosta Valley, from the Fiera di Sant'Orso in Aosta to the small mountain villages.

A Tradition That Renews Itself

L'Atelier degli Artigiani is organised by the Municipality of Chamois with the support of the Autonomous Region of the Aosta Valley. Now in its numerous editions, it is part of the town's rich summer calendar, which includes concerts, shows, and outdoor events. For those who come all the way up here, it is also an opportunity to discover an unspoiled territory, far from traffic, where the mountain still dictates the rhythms of life.