Christmas Markets in Valle d’Aosta: Aosta, Cervinia and Surroundings
Snow, fairy lights, the smell of mulled wine and wooden chalets: the Christmas markets in Valle d’Aosta are the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a few days of skiing, illuminated villages and mountain flavours.
In this guide we take you to Aosta, Cervinia, Valtournenche, Châtillon and Gressoney with a practical overview of dates, opening times, streets and local specialties to taste, so you can easily plan your next Christmas escape to the mountains… maybe staying in a chalet with a view of the Matterhorn.
Christmas Markets in Aosta: Marché Vert Noël
The beating heart of the Christmas markets in Valle d’Aosta is Aosta, where the Marché Vert Noël turns Piazza Chanoux into a tiny Alpine village of wooden chalets.
Where it takes place
Town: Aosta
Area: historic centre, centred around Piazza Chanoux
Period and opening hours
Every year the market is usually held from late November to 6 January, open every day with continuous hours:
opening generally around 10:00
closing in the late afternoon / evening, often around 20:00
25 December and 1 January with reduced hours
What you’ll find at Marché Vert Noël
In the characteristic wooden chalets you can browse through:
Valdostan crafts: carved wooden objects, sculptures, wool and felt accessories, hemp, Christmas decorations
local food and wine: cheeses, cured meats, honey, wines, herbal liqueurs
Things you really should try:
Fontina DOP and dishes based on cheese fondue
Lardo di Arnad DOP served on warm bread
Mocetta and mixed charcuterie
Tegole valdostane, the traditional thin, crunchy biscuits
Just a few steps from the market you’ll often find an ice rink and light installations scattered around the old town: perfect for an evening walk among lights, Roman remains and winter spices.
Where to stay in Cervinia and Valtournenche
Cervinia and Valtournenche: Christmas at the Foot of the Matterhorn
If your dream is to ski by day and, at the end of the afternoon, get lost among stalls, lights and mulled wine, the Cervinia + Valtournenche combo is exactly what you need.
Here the markets are not huge, but they’re part of a wider Christmas programme made of lit-up trees, torchlight descents, concerts and New Year’s Eve celebrations in the village.
Christmas Events in Breuil-Cervinia
The programme changes slightly from one season to another, but you can usually expect in Breuil-Cervinia:
Christmas tree lighting in front of the church
Christmas concert in the parish church
torchlight descents by ski instructors on the slopes at sunset
New Year’s Eve in the village, with outdoor music and celebrations
Exact dates and times are published every year on the Cervino Ski Paradise website and on the local tourist portals.
Market in Valtournenche – Piazza delle Guide
The most characteristic market in the area is in Valtournenche.
Where: Valtournenche, Piazza delle Guide
When: usually between late December and early January, over several consecutive days
Opening times: late afternoon and evening
Here you’ll find small chalets and stalls with:
local crafts and gift ideas
mulled wine, hot chocolate, mountain sweets
music, entertainment and sometimes torchlight processions or family activities
The atmosphere is intimate and cosy – perfect if you’re staying in the area and want a real mountain village Christmas market, with the Matterhorn peeking out behind the rooftops.
Châtillon: Le Petit Marché du Bourg
Halfway between Aosta and Cervinia, Châtillon hosts one of the most charming markets in the region: Le Petit Marché du Bourg.
Where: historic centre of Châtillon, mainly along Via Chanoux and Via Tollen
When: usually on a Sunday in late November (often the last Sunday of the month)
Typical opening times: 10:00 – 18:00
The streets of the village fill up with stalls offering:
Christmas decorations, nativity scenes, candles, dried flower arrangements
wooden handicrafts, textiles and wool accessories
cheeses, cured meats, honey and typical sweets
The day is often enriched by:
local marching bands and music groups
workshops and entertainment for children
Christmas lights switch-on in the late afternoon
It’s the perfect market to match with a long weekend between Aosta and Cervinia: small, authentic and very Valle d’Aosta.
Gressoney La Trinité: Wiehnacht Märt, the Walser Christmas Market
If you’re looking for something a bit different, head all the way to Gressoney La Trinité: here Christmas has a Walser soul and Alpine fairy-tale vibes.
The market is called “Wiehnacht Märt” and takes place in the pedestrian zone and Piazza Tache, surrounded by traditional wooden houses and the peaks of Monte Rosa.
Where: Gressoney-La-Trinité, Piazza Tache and pedestrian area
When: usually several dates between late November and early January (often on Saturdays or special days)
Typical opening times: 11:00 – 18:00
What you’ll find:
Walser handicrafts: wooden objects, fabrics, traditional handmade items
local food products: cheeses, cured meats, honey, rye bread, homemade cakes
The programme often includes:
Santa’s House for children
traditional music played by the local band
a very intimate, authentic mood, far from mass tourism
What to Eat at the Christmas Markets in Valle d’Aosta
Wherever you go, there are some flavours that really tell the story of Valle d’Aosta and its Christmas markets:
Fontina DOP and dishes based on cheese fondue
Lardo di Arnad DOP, try it on warm bread or with polenta
Mocetta and other typical cured meats
Tegole valdostane, thin hazelnut biscuits
mountain honeys, jams and rye bread
local wines and herbal liqueurs such as génépy
To drink, the winter must-haves are: steaming mulled wine and thick hot chocolate, ideally after a day on the slopes or a snowy evening walk.
How to Plan Your Christmas Holiday in Valle d’Aosta
A few practical tips to make the most of the Christmas markets in Valle d’Aosta:
Choose a strategic base:
Staying between Cervinia and Valtournenche lets you ski during the day and reach Aosta, Châtillon and Gressoney by car for the markets.
Plan around weekends:
many markets (like Châtillon and Gressoney) are held only on specific days: build your weekend around the dates of the markets you don’t want to miss.
