Sagra del Jambon alla Brace di Saint-Oyen
Three days of celebration centered around the only cooked ham from Valle d'Aosta, in the Gran San Bernardo valley
About Sagra del Jambon
The only cooked ham from Valle d'Aosta
The Sagra del Jambon alla Brace celebrates in Saint-Oyen, in the Gran San Bernardo valley, a unique product: jambon alla brace, the first and only cooked ham produced in Valle d'Aosta. Recognized as a traditional agri-food product, it is the gastronomic symbol of the town and gives its name to this historic event.
How jambon alla brace is made
The preparation of the jambon is a small ritual: the leg is brined with salt, spices, and honey, cooked for 24 hours by steaming, and finally roasted on a spit in a wood-fired oven, basted with local gluten-free craft beer. The result is a fragrant and tender ham, traditionally served with polenta, green beans, or boiled potatoes.
A village festival of taste and sport
During the three days of the festival, the jambon can be tasted at the gastronomic pavilion and in the town's restaurants. The event, organized by the Pro Loco of Saint-Oyen, alternates convivial moments, dance evenings, and numerous sports and recreational activities: ultra-marathons, fishing competitions, petanque and padel tournaments, as well as entertainment for children.
Saint-Oyen and the Gran San Bernardo route
The municipality of Saint-Oyen is located along the ancient road leading to the Great St Bernard Pass, a crossroads for pilgrims and travelers for centuries. In this high mountain setting, in the Valle d'Aosta Region, the festival has become an unmissable summer event.
Sagra del Jambon — edition 2026
The Sagra del Jambon alla Brace 2026 returns to Saint-Oyen from July 31 to August 2. For three days, the jambon alla brace, the only cooked ham in Valle d'Aosta, is the star of the gastronomic pavilion and the town's restaurants. Alongside tastings, the program includes dance evenings with local bands, petanque competitions, padel tournaments, and entertainment for children organized by the cooperative Le Dolì. The schedule details will be confirmed by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Sagra del Jambon 2026
Usual festival structure
The 2026 program follows the established pattern of the event, over three days:
- First day (Friday) — 7:00 PM: restaurant opens with jambon and specialties; DJ evening.
- Second day (Saturday) — Petanque competition in the afternoon; 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM: restaurant service; 9:30 PM: dance evening with a local band.
- Third day (Sunday) — Pairs petanque in the morning; Holy Mass; 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM: restaurant service; afternoon dance entertainment.
Throughout the event: padel tournaments and children's entertainment. The detailed 2026 program with final times will be published by the Pro Loco of Saint-Oyen closer to the event.
Highlights Sagra del Jambon 2026
Prices Sagra del Jambon 2026
Practical information — Sagra del Jambon
How to get there
Saint-Oyen can be reached by car via the A5 motorway, exit Aosta, then follow the SS27 towards Gran San Bernardo. By train to Aosta, then take a local bus towards Gran San Bernardo.
Admission and costs
Free admission to the event; tastings and dinners are paid at the gastronomic stand and partner restaurants.
Contacts
Municipality of Saint-Oyen, Rue du Grand-Saint-Bernard 52 — tel. +39 0165 78522 — [email protected]
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Area sportiva Prenoud
Area sportiva Prenoud, 11014 Saint-Oyen