The cheese season

Autumn is traditionally the season of mountain cheeses because it is the time when the cheeses made during the summer pasturing of cows reach the correct stage of aging.

Since there are still numerous mountain huts within the Protected Areas of the Cottian Alps where cheese is produced, the Park Authority pays special attention to the promotion of this specific product of the Alpine tradition, through the Typical Cheese Parks Cottian Alps brand created to support local businesses. Specifically, the cheeses produced within the boundaries of the protected areas, made with raw milk from cows grazing the alpages of the Cottian Alps Parks and aged for at least 60 days, are stamped with a specific hot brand that guarantees quality and place of origin. This is therefore the time when the work of branding becomes active and promotion begins through fairs, tastings, and sector events.

The calendar is already rich with unmissable appointments:

Friday, September 18 in Rivalta di Torino

The Flavors of the Cottian Alps

On the occasion of the Tomino Festival 
At 7 PM at Spazio de Ruggiero, piazza Gerbidi, cheese-making workshop and free tasting of Typical Cheese Parks Cottian Alps
Reservation required via WhatsApp: 353.4276840, email: info@famigliarivaltese.it 

Thursday, September 24 in Turin

Tasting of Park Products

On the occasion of Terra Madre and Salone del Gusto 2026, the Piedmont Region organizes a tasting of products from the Protected Areas, including the Typical Cheese Parks Cottian Alps
At 5 PM at the Piedmont Region Space in Piazzetta Reale
Free access until seats are filled

Saturday, September 26 in Turin

Bread, cheese, and wine

On the occasion of Terra Madre Off, the Protected Areas of the Cottian Alps and the Sardinian Association “Antonio Gramsci” organize a cheese-making demonstration and a tasting of Typical Cheese Parks Cottian Alps
At 10 AM at C.so Umbria, 28b

Sunday, October 18 in Coazze

Cheese-making demonstration

On the occasion of the Rural Festival of Cevrin, the Protected Areas of the Cottian Alps organize a cheese-making demonstration.