• Micòoula Festival

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Micòoula Festival

Resorts: Hône

Vie centrali di Hône e Piazza Gossweiler 

Tuesday 08 December 2026

Contacts

Associazione Amis de la Micooula
Web Site
https://www.amisdelamicooula.it/
Biblioteca
Address
11020 HONE (AO)
Telephone
(+39) 0125 803 540

In the heart of the lower Aosta Valley, the village of Hône welcomes winter with the unmistakable aroma of the Micòoula Festival, celebrating the sweet bread that has become a symbol of local tradition.

Micòoula is a rye bread enriched with chestnuts, walnuts, dried figs, raisins and, sometimes, delicious chocolate chips.

Born centuries ago in the Champorcher Valley as a simple chestnut bread prepared in December, Micòoula gradually evolved into a rich Christmas delicacy, evoking the warmth of winter evening gatherings and the strong sense of community that has always characterized Hône.

The most eagerly awaited moment is the December 8 market, when the village streets come alive with enticing aromas, smiling faces and age-old traditions. Bread-making and baking demonstrations offer a sensory experience where flavours, memories and conviviality come together, taking visitors on a journey through the most authentic traditions of the Aosta Valley.

In addition to tasting the traditional Micòoula, you can discover the nearby Fortress of Bard (Forte di Bard), visit its museums and prestigious temporary exhibitions, and be captivated by the timeless atmosphere of its charming medieval village.

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