Champorcher (Aosta Valley)

Aosta Valley Highlights

Events
palermo
Things to See and Do in Italy in October 2022

Events columnist John Bensalhia revs up the autumn engine with some distinctly (and deliciously) seasonal festivals.

Events
gran bal
Things to Do and See in Italy in July 2022

Buckle up for a full summer of festivals: here, John Bensalhia charts some of the highlights.

Traditions
trekking in the alps
Meet the Walsers, the Germanic People of Piedmont and Aosta Valley

Discover the story of the population that migrated from Swiss Valais in the 12th century and where you can experience their culture today.

Events
Carnival of Acireale
Things to Do in Italy in February 2022: The Carnival Special

This is a special time of year, as the traditional carnival season gets in full swing. So making a change from the usual pattern are some carnival-themed events which are scheduled for this February

Village
chamois
Five Italian Villages You Can Only Reach on Foot

Discover off the beaten track villages where cars are not allowed and mass tourism hasn’t arrived.

What you can't miss in Aosta Valley

Where is Champorcher

Recipes From Aosta Valley

Recipes
polenta
Creamy Polenta and Summer Vegetable Stew

If you thought polenta was a strictly winter dish, think again! Here it is paired with bright summer vegetables for a warm-weather meal.

Recipes
favò pasta
Favó con Pane Nero: Ditalini Pasta with Crunchy Black Bread

This dish underscores the earthy nutty flavor of fresh fava beans, which combines wonderfully with the crunchy bread bits and creamy Fontina cheese. It’s one of the few pasta dishes from Valle d’Aosta, as that northern most Italian region specializes more in polenta and rice.

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