Samstag Märt – Saturday Market

The Saturday market at the foot of Monte Rosa

The Samstag Märt – literally "Saturday market" in the Walser language – is the weekly event dedicated to mountain agriculture in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, in the Lys Valley (Aosta Valley). It is held in the Zer Miel garden, a short walk from Castel Savoia, with the Monte Rosa massif closing the horizon.

Products from the Lys Valley

Nine local producers from the Lys Valley participate in the market, offering the fruits of their labor: vegetables, fruit, jams, honey, artisanal bread, alpine cheeses (tome) and sweets. Zero-kilometer shopping that tells the story of the effort and quality of high-altitude agriculture.

A network of values

The Samstag Märt is not just a point of sale: in 2023 it became part of the international Slow Food network as a "Mercato della Terra" (Earth Market), and in 2024 it received the Bandiera Verde (Green Flag) from Legambiente. The idea behind it is "edible culture," moving from simple agricultural production to a broader concept made of ancient peasant knowledge, landscape care, and producer passion. It is organized by the association Paysage à manger.

Shopping and landscape

Shopping at the Samstag Märt also means enjoying a morning in one of the most beautiful corners of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, between the garden, the nearby Castel Savoia – summer residence of Queen Margherita – and the panorama of Monte Rosa. An experience that combines taste, nature, and community.