Saint-Oyen Grilled Ham Festival
Three days of celebration around the only cooked ham in the Aosta Valley, in the Gran San Bernardo valley
About Grilled Ham Festival
The only cooked ham in the Aosta Valley
The Grilled Ham Festival celebrates in Saint-Oyen, in the Gran San Bernardo valley, a unique product: grilled ham, the first and only cooked ham produced in the Aosta Valley. Recognized as a traditional agri-food product, it is the gastronomic symbol of the town and gives its name to this historic event.
How grilled ham is made
The preparation of the ham is a small ritual: the leg is placed in brine 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 ham can be tasted in the food 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 initiatives: ultra-marathon, 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 Gran San Bernardo Pass, a crossroads for pilgrims and travelers for centuries. In this high mountain setting, in the Aosta Valley Region, the festival has become an unmissable summer event.
Grilled Ham Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Grilled Ham Festival returns to Saint-Oyen from July 31st to August 2nd. For three days, the grilled ham, the only cooked ham in the Aosta Valley, will be the star of the food pavilion and the town's restaurants. Alongside tastings, the program includes dance evenings with local bands, petanque competitions, padel tournaments, and children's entertainment organized by the Le Dolì cooperative. The detailed schedule will be confirmed by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Grilled Ham Festival 2026
Usual festival structure
The 2026 program follows the established format of the event, over three days:
- First day (Friday) — 7:00 PM: restaurant opens with ham 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 definitive times will be published by the Pro Loco of Saint-Oyen closer to the event.
Highlights Grilled Ham Festival 2026
Prices Grilled Ham Festival 2026
Practical information — Grilled Ham Festival
How to get there
Saint-Oyen can be reached by car via the A5 motorway, Aosta exit, then the SS27 for Gran San Bernardo. By train to Aosta, then a local bus towards Gran San Bernardo.
Admission and costs
Free admission to the event; tastings and dinners are paid at the food 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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Where does it take place — Grilled Ham Festival
Area sportiva Prenoud
Area sportiva Prenoud, 11014 Saint-Oyen