Reina dou Lacë Competition and Regional Market of the Valdostana Cattle Breed
The great festival of the Valdostana cattle breed at the Croix-Noire Arena
About Reina dou Lacë
The queen of milk from the Aosta Valley
The Reina dou Lacë Competition — literally "the queen of milk" in Aosta Valley Patois — is the competition that awards the best dairy cows of the Valdostana breed. It is held at the Croix-Noire Arena, on the outskirts of Aosta, and is organized by AREV (Association Régionale Éleveurs Valdôtains). It is a major spring event that attracts breeders, enthusiasts, and families from all over the region every year.
A unique livestock tradition
The Valdostana cattle breed is one of the region's identity symbols, linked to the famous tradition of the Batailles de Reines, the contests between queen cows. The Reina dou Lacë Competition, however, highlights the animals' milk production and morphology, in an event that combines genetic selection, farming culture, and popular celebration. Alongside the competition, the national pedigree book competition for Valdostana cows and the regional competition for dairy goats are also held.
The Regional Livestock Market
A few days after the competition, the Croix-Noire Arena hosts the Regional Market of Valdostana breed cows, a moment for buying, selling, and meeting for local breeders. The combination of these two events represents the heart of the Aosta Valley's spring livestock season.
Reina dou Lacë — edition 2026
The 2026 edition features the 38th (XXXVIII) Reina dou Lacë Competition on May 1st at the Croix-Noire Arena, accompanied by the XXXIII National Pedigree Book Competition for Valdostana cows and the XIV Regional Competition for Dairy Goats (Alpine Chamois and Saanen breeds). On May 5th, the same arena hosts the Regional Market of Valdostana breed cows. The events are organized by AREV and are part of the region's spring livestock calendar.
Programme Reina dou Lacë 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 — Croix-Noire Arena
- XXXVIII Reina dou Lacë Competition — contest for the best Valdostana dairy cows
- XXXIII National Pedigree Book Competition for Valdostana cows
- XIV Regional Competition for Dairy Goats (Alpine Chamois and Saanen breeds)
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 — Croix-Noire Arena
- Regional Market of Valdostana breed cows
The events are part of AREV's spring livestock shows calendar, which visits several towns in the region (Châtillon, Villeneuve, Quart, Pont-Saint-Martin, La Salle, Etroubles, Brusson) between March and May.
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How to get there
The Croix-Noire Arena is located between Aosta and Saint-Christophe, easily accessible from the Aosta exit of the A5 motorway. Ample parking is available in the area.
Information
For the detailed program and times, it is advisable to consult the channels of AREV, the organizing body.
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Where does it take place — Reina dou Lacë
Arena Croix-Noire