Lo Pan Ner - The Breads of the Alps

The tenth edition of Lo Pan Ner - I Pani delle Alpi was held on October 18 and 19, 2025, reigniting the communal ovens in numerous villages of Valle d'Aosta. Among the participating municipalities were: Chamois, Valtournenche, Saint-Christophe, Arnad, Gressoney-La-Trinité, Courmayeur, Rhêmes-Saint-Georges, and La Salle, along with partner municipalities in Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland.

During the two days of the festival, the historic ovens once again produced traditional rye bread, distributed and sold among residents and visitors. The programme featured a mix of village festivals, convivial moments, show cooking with chefs, baking courses, and competitions for the best black bread and creative bread, confirming the event as one of the most cherished traditions of Valle d'Aosta's Alpine culture.

Lo Pan Ner 2025 — 10th Edition (October 18-19)

• Reigniting of communal ovens in Valle d'Aosta villages (Chamois, Valtournenche, Saint-Christophe, Arnad, Gressoney-La-Trinité, Courmayeur, Rhêmes-Saint-Georges, La Salle, and others)
• Baking and distribution of freshly baked rye bread
• Village festivals and moments of conviviality
• Show cooking with chefs and baking courses
• Competitions for the best black bread and creative bread