What grows here
Courmayeur
8 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
At the foot of Mont Blanc, Italy's highest mountain, Courmayeur's elevated alpine environment is the very crucible for unique protected origins. The specific climatic conditions, shaped by these formidable peaks, are essential for the production of 8 distinct denominations. Here, the renowned Valle d'Aosta Jambon de Bosses DOP benefits from the crisp mountain air during its curing process. Similarly, the high-altitude pastures define the exceptional qualities of Fontina DOP and Valle d'Aosta Fromadzo DOP cheeses. The unique flora also contributes to spirits like Genepì della Valle d'Aosta IG and Grappa della Valle d'Aosta IG. These specific local products, tied to the 74 municipalities of the Aosta Valley, embody Courmayeur's unparalleled terroir.