June 2025: events and experiences not to be missed
Gourmet wineries in Cogne
Cantine Gourmet invites you to experience a weekend of taste and conviviality in the heart of the Gran Paradiso tourist area.
In Cogne, various typical restaurants are transformed into welcoming stops on a journey of flavor: local producers passionately present the best DOC labels of the Aosta Valley, telling stories of mountain vineyards and ancient knowledge. The wines are expertly paired with genuine dishes of the local tradition, prepared with local ingredients, for a combination that celebrates the authenticity of the Aosta Valley.
Experience the mountains on two wheels and more...
In June in Val d'Ayas a weekend for bike and nature lovers:
- Saturday 21st, appointment with the Monterosa Prestige, the challenge for true mountain bike enthusiasts among some of the most iconic mountains in the Alps.
- Sunday 22nd, the Monterosa Bike Experience initiative: three ways to pedal in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the Alpine arc.
In addition to cycling, the Monterosa Outdoor Festival offers a varied program: trail running, yoga, high-altitude excursions, climbing and sports equipment testing.
Lights on the peaks: living tradition
In the Aosta Valley, there are early summer nights that smell of wood and freedom. They are the ones in which the bonfires lit on the peaks tell ancient stories, traditions that still live in the hearts of those who love the mountains.
On the night of June 29, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, groups of friends, families and volunteers climb together towards the peaks to light bonfires. The flames dance high in the darkness, visible from the valley floor, as a sign of belonging and connection with the earth. Someone sleeps up there, under the stars, warmed by the fire and genuine conviviality.
The feast of Saint John, on June 24, is also celebrated according to tradition: in Cogne and Gressoney-Saint-Jean the fires are lit in the villages, accompanied by toasts, chatter and typical snacks. It is a moment of spontaneous celebration that unites communities and travellers in the discovery of authentic emotions.
In Gressoney-Saint-Jean, the month ends in style with the patronal feast and the evocative procession in traditional costume while the Beer Festival adds a touch of joy and flavours to be enjoyed in company in the splendid setting of Monte Rosa.