Marché au Fort - Gastronomic Review of Bard
The most important exhibition-market of typical products from Valle d'Aosta, in the medieval village of Bard
About Marché au Fort
The taste of Valle d'Aosta in the village of Bard
The Marché au Fort is the largest and most important exhibition-market dedicated to the food and wine and typical products of Valle d'Aosta. It takes place in mid-October in the evocative setting of the medieval village of Bard, at the foot of the historic Forte, and attracts thousands of visitors every year through the stone alleys of the village.
Over seventy producers
Lovers of good food can meet over 70 producers and get to know the varied gastronomic offerings of Valle d'Aosta up close: cheeses (including Fontina DOP), cured meats, meats, wines, honeys, varieties of fruit — especially the valley's apples — and traditional sweets. In the Town Hall square, a refreshment area offers takeaway dishes made with local products.
Tastings, tradition, and culture
The event is not just a market: with historical reenactments, folk groups, musical entertainment, guided tours of the Forte, and workshops for children, the Marché au Fort is a celebration that combines taste with the discovery of the heritage of the Municipality of Bard and the entire Valle d'Aosta. The 'Tessera Punti' (Points Card) from the Chambre Valdôtaine rewards purchases with product vouchers, encouraging direct spending with producers.
Marché au Fort — edition 2026
The Marché au Fort 2026 will be held, as is tradition, in mid-October in the medieval village of Bard, at the foot of the Forte. The review will bring together over 70 producers from Valle d'Aosta with cheeses, cured meats, meats, wines, honeys, and typical fruits and sweets, accompanied by the refreshment area in the Town Hall square, historical reenactments, folk groups, and guided tours of the Forte. The precise dates for the 2026 edition will be communicated by the organizers in the weeks prior.
Programme Marché au Fort 2026
The dates and detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organizers closer to the event. Based on recent editions, the usual structure includes:
Friday evening (eve)
- 'La cena del Marché' (The Market Dinner) at the Forte di Bard restaurant (reservation required)
Saturday
- Morning — Official inauguration with musical entertainment
- Opening of the market with over 70 producers in the village
- Refreshment area with takeaway dishes from Valle d'Aosta in the Town Hall square
- Free guided tours of the Forte
Sunday
- Opening of the market
- Historical reenactments and performances by folk groups
- Workshops for children and nature excursions
Free shuttle service from peripheral car parks (in previous years from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM).
Highlights Marché au Fort 2026
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Practical information — Marché au Fort
How to get there
By car: A5 motorway, Pont-Saint-Martin or Verrès exit, then state road SS26 to Bard. A free shuttle service connects the peripheral car parks along the SS26 with the event area.
Admission and concessions
Access to the market is free. By completing the 'Tessera Punti' (Points Card) from the Chambre Valdôtaine, distributed by exhibitors, you get a 10 euro 'Buono Prodotti' (Product Voucher) for every 70 euros spent. Information: +39 0125 833811, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Marché au Fort
Borgo medievale di Bard - Piazza del Municipio
Borgo medievale di Bard, 11020 Bard