cuisine of Livigno is rich in tradition and comes in a variety of typical recipes and of genuine flavours inspired by the land. This applies to the dishes and main courses that in the past were the basis of peasant food, such as polenta and pizocar livignaschi, but also for the other moments dedicated to food throughout the day, breakfast. Sweets, homemade dishes and local products are the basis of the typical livigno breakfastLet's find out together.

Sweet breakfast in Livigno: traditional foods

  breakfast in Livigno is a concentrate of authentic flavours and aromas, short supply chain ingredients and recipes handed down from one generation of the same family to the next. In traditional morning menu cannot miss the traditional Livigno sweets, which used to be a gastronomic luxury to be indulged only on festive occasions, and which today are delicacies to be savoured every day:

• i bisc'cot da Livign, traditional homemade biscuits made using poor ingredients such as eggs, flour, sugar and butter, but rich in flavour. Baked in the oven and rectangular in shape, they are simple and rustic-looking biscuits, but their flavour surprises and conquers from the first bite;
• the cake at Rosina's, a homemade ricotta cake with a special ingredient: not the classic ricotta called “poina” in dialect, but the so-called “masc'cherpa” from Livigno (which designates cream instead);
• the Tórta da l'indoménia, i.e. the Sunday cake that used to be made on public holidays, made in the shape of a doughnut or traditional cake. Eggs, milk, sugar, cream, white flour and maize flour are the ingredients of this simple but nutritious mountain cake.

Livigno's savoury breakfast foods

In the Livigno breakfast made the old-fashioned way, there is room, alongside pastries, for various savoury food, since the first meal of the day served to incorporate energy in view of the daily labours and the often harsh climate:

• local cured meats zero-kilometre products, such as bacon, bondiola (Livigno's version of the cured pork neck) and the slinziga, foodstuffs with a genuine character, still prepared according to tradition and using artisanal methods, just like in the old days;
• cheeses made from the milk of Livigno's cows, typical dairy products including scimudin, fresh ricotta and alpine cheese made in the alpine pastures during the summer period;
• butter spread on bread: Livigno butter (bidul) is a concentrate of tradition and authenticity (find out more) and is used for many local recipes, while the typical breakfast bread is the rye bun (pan da séal valès).

Today, thanks to the project Tas't! (Timeless Alpine Tradition) several hotels and flats in Livigno offer a breakfast of traditional local products alongside the classic sweet or savoury buffet. Alpe Livigno is among the producers participating in the Tas'T Livigno projectOur cheeses and cured meats, prepared by rediscovering and enhancing the culinary tradition of the region, are an integral part of the typical Alpine breakfast. Come and discover them in our shops!

Discover the TAS'T project and the role of Alpe Livigno

L'articolo La colazione di Livigno secondo la tradizione: i prodotti tipici proviene da Alpe Livigno.

Among ours Mountain cured meats produced in Livigno There are two Traditional Alpine products, noble and with a long history behind them: the goat fiddle and the sheep fiddle. Let's find out more about their characteristics, what aspects they have in common and where they differ.

Il violino prende il nome dalla parola italiana "violino", che è un diminutivo di "viola".

The name "violin" for a cured meat might sound strange, yet the explanation is very simple. The appellation derives from methods by which these products are traditionally slicedare rested on the shoulder and, holding them at the opposite end with one hand, just like a bow instrument, one proceeds to cut with a knife with the other hand, yielding Thin, aromatic slices.

The goat violin and the sheep violin have this peculiarity in common: they are sliced just as if you were playing a violin.

Goat violin: characteristics and production

Goat violin is a fine cured meat made from Goat leg meat, a particularly lean type of meat. The artisanal processing involves the Tanning of hides with a blend of salt, pepper, natural flavourings and wine and then, after the massage, a process of appassimento and ageing which here in Livigno lasts about 2 months. The slow drying of this goat salami is functional for flavouring the meat, which matures unique and authentic taste.

The goat violin is a Pure artisan cured meats, who just like the goat's cheese it stands out for its unmistakable flavour, in which one can perceive the smells of grass grazed by animals grazing in the summer months. Once sliced with a mandoline, it's perfect to accompany an aperitif with a Rich platter of typical cheeses.

Discover the goat violin of Alpe Livigno

Sheep's violin: craftsmanship and quality

Our Alpine salami production complements our goat products with sheep products. From the Whole lamb legs, used as raw material, thus giving birth to the sheep violin, whose processing is analogous: the meats, marinated with salt, wine, and spices, are subjected to slow curing, which lasts on average one month more than the goat violin (circa 90 days), during which their organoleptic and taste characteristics mature.

Besides the Differences in ageing, these sheep's cured meats have a Larger weight grading compared to goat violins – about 1.5-2 kg – and a slightly different taste profile: their flavour is therefore fuller, rounder, and sometimes sweeter Compared to the goat version, a symptom of a wider aromatic bouquet. Ideal as Appetiser meats along with its cousin, the sheep's fiddle pairs well with Full-bodied red wines, rustic jams and mountain honey.

Discover the sheep violin of Alpe Livigno

Where to buy typical Livigno violins

Goat and sheep violins, typical of the Alps and produced in Livigno following local tradition, are only available for sale at certain times of the year in Shops of Alpe Livigno:

• Alpe Livigno outlet in the centre of Livigno (via Plan 93/H);
• Sales point in the locality of Tresenda, at our farm, at 132/A Via Dali Mina.

The production is limited in quantity and the product is always in high demand, so we recommend checking in-store availability using our contacts.

Discover all our local cured meats

L'articolo Violino di capra e violino di pecora: cosa sono e in cosa sono diversi proviene da Alpe Livigno.

Experiencing winter in Livigno means not only skiing on the slopes of the ski area, which will also host the Winter Olympics, but discovering the most authentic and genuine soul of the mountains. And to do so, there is nothing better than a nice combination of food and nature.

There is a place in Livigno where it is possible to savour the dishes and products of the traditional cuisine in a setting dominated by the immaculate whiteness of the snow, far from the centre, the cars and the great tourist flows, in an almost unreal peace: the Alpe Vago, open in winter in the early months of the year.

Alpe Vago Alpine hut and farmhouse: winter hours and typical menu

After a few months’ break from summer activities, the Alpe Vago reopened its doors, as per tradition, in the days after Christmas and will remain open until early spring. Of course, there are many differences compared to July and August: the verdant pastures and mountains all around are covered in snow, the animals do not graze in the meadows but are sheltered in the barn on our farm, and the temperatures are much lower. But inside the farmhouse the atmosphere is that of summer days: warmth, cosiness and lots of good food.

Here, in our spacious dining room or at the tables outside on sunny winter days, you will find everything you need to have an unforgettable experience in Livigno, while contemplating a dreamlike panorama: a typical lunch with local dishes, or a tasting of home-made, zero-km products. Also on the winter menu are our most popular specialities, such as the pizocar livignaschi (see what they are), polenta accompanied by delicious meats and other mountain dishes, as well as the shepherd's basket, which contains a selection of goodies made in Livigno, such as salumi and cheese, ideal for a snack or a pick-me-up to regain energy.

In the winter season, Alpe Vago is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with kitchen open for lunch from 11.30 a.m. until 2 p.m..

How to reach Alpe Vago in winter

Just as in summer, the Alpe Vago alpine pasture is the ideal destination for a nature hike in Livigno, but in winter it is even more special: the alpine pasture is located in an area immersed in the tranquillity of nature, where it is not possible to arrive by car because the road in the direction of the Forcola Pass remains closed during the winter months. The only way to get to Alpe Vago is therefore by snow:

• walking with snowshoes, walking from the last bus stop in Livigno in the Forcola area (Blue and Green lines) following the beaten track;
• on skisfollowing the route of Livigno's cross-country ski track to Alpe Vago.

In both cases, a enchanting route in the valley of Livigno is followed, face to face with Alpine winter nature, shrouded in silence and offering postcard-perfect scenery.

Discover the winter routes to Alpe Vago

This winter we are waiting for you at Alpe Vago! For information write to us on WhatsApp at 338 2544781

L'articolo La stagione invernale all’Alpe Vago: un luogo magico a Livigno proviene da Alpe Livigno.

  cows are among the typical animals of Livigno the children's favourite - as well as the source of milk and meat from which our delicious zero-kilometre products are made - and to see them you don't need hunters or binoculars like you do for marmots or chamois: they can easily be found grazing in the summer, in the meadows and alpine pastures of the valley, and in the barn in the colder months. But to observe them closely and get to know them in depth there is only one way: do a guided tour with Alpe Livigno!

Barn tours in winter and mountain pasture in summer

  guided tours are an opportunity to enter inside an authentic mountain farm and to discover the rhythms, activities and labours of life as a livestock farmer. We like to open the doors of our reality to those who visit Livigno, because this too is an integral part of the local tradition, handed down to us directly from our grandparents, and to show the origin of our renowned gastronomic specialities. Observing animals and breeding techniques in everyday life throughout the year also enables one to grasp attention and passion that the entire large Alpe Livigno family reserves for cows, which are bred according to the highest standards of animal welfare.

The tour to the Alpe Livigno is a experience to be had with the family, also suitable for children of all ages, in all seasons:

• during winterwhen the cows are warm in the cowshed, takes place in the form of guided tour of the farmwhere you can watch the milking of the milk and bottle-feed the calves, before discovering the typical products of Alpe Livigno with a tasting in the farm shop;
• in summer cows move to the high-altitude pastures of theAlpe Vago and theAlpe Mine  and it is possible to carry out the guided tour of alpine pastures and its cheese production sites, combining a healthy walk or bike ride in the mountains of Livigno and a typical dinner in an alpine hut at our farm.

Barn experience in Livigno: information and booking

A visit to our stable is one of the Livigno experiences included in the new MyLivignoPass, the card designed for residents and visitors that provides exclusive services and benefits, issued free of charge by accommodation facilities to their guests during their stay.

The guided tour to Alpe Livigno in the winter season is available on the following dates and times:

• from 29 November 2025 to 3 May 2026, every Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (It is possible to book the visit on other days by writing to info@alpelivigno.it).

The experience includes:

• a guided tour of the Alpe Livigno farm in Tresenda (car park P6);
• demonstration of hand milking cows;
• the chance to feed the calves;
• a tasting of typical Livigno cold cuts and cheeses of our own production in our in-house shop.

To book the experience it is necessary to use the MyLivignoPass app, which can be associated with the MyLivignoPass card that is issued free of charge to those staying in Livigno. The prices are:

• 15 € for visitors from 3 years of age (reductions for residents and workers in Livigno);
• 14 € for MyLivignoPass Silver holders;
• 13 € for MyLivignoPass Gold holders.

Find out more e book your visit

L'articolo Visitare una vera stalla a Livigno? Da noi si può! proviene da Alpe Livigno.

A Livigno the busy winter days come to an end with the après-ski rituala well-deserved moment of relaxation and refreshment that skiers treat themselves to at the end of the day on the slopes, between sips of hot chocolate and one of beer to restore themselves from their sporting exertions. But time passes quickly and it is now time for theaperitif: the venues in the town centre or at the arrival of the slopes are numerous, but the aperitif must be able to combine properly mountains, conviviality and authentic flavours. And our typical products do this to perfection.

Aperitif platter with typical Livigno products

Among the many food and wine proposals in Valtellina, the star of theaperitif livignasco is that of tradition: the classic chopping board with local cold cuts and cheesesa selection of flavours that sum up the typicality of the territory and tell of the genuineness of the raw materials. I artisanal products that cannot be missing from the Livigno chopping board are:

• the slinzega, a worthy substitute for bresaola for the aperitif, with its thicker, hand-cut slices and its tasty, lively flavour;
• the salami of Livigno, small in format but big in taste, in its different variants 100% pork, beef, goat and sheep, for those who want to try new but surprising tastes;
• the raw ham, a traditional product prepared according to the Valtellina recipe that adds a touch of refined sweetness to the aperitif, or alternatively the speck;
• a good mountain cheese, as soft as scimudin or more mature and savoury like the first flowerall produced with Livigno milk;
• bread or breadstickswith which to accompany cold meats and cheeses;
• honey, jam or mountain pine molasses (as in our Shepherd's basket at Alpe Vago), to be eaten in combination with Livigno cheeses to further enhance their flavour;
• the beer from Livignoa good glass of white aperitif wine or - for those who do not wish to consume alcohol - a Valtellina apple juice or a non-alcoholic cocktail, of which Livigno's bars and restaurants are spoilt for choice between great classics and innovations.

Salumi e formaggio a km zero: the goodness of Alpe Livigno

The Livigno aperitif is in short an invitation to discover the gastronomic culture of the high mountainsin a unique Alpine setting. Here the craft methods of our ancestors in the breeding and processing of raw materials are still put into practice by the new generations, integrated with the most modern production technologies and techniques of animal welfare. This is the secret of the excellence of the ingredients we use for our products: the pure mountain milk retains the taste of fresh grass and hay stored during the winter on which our cows feed, as well as superior nutritional properties, while the pork, beef and beef are of high quality and controlled throughout the supply chain.

We add our own craft skills and let the nature do the rest: the 100% Italian bresaola (denominated 4IT) and the others typical cold cuts of Livigno are processed according to tradition and then matured in the mountain air and thus take on their authentic and characteristic flavour, with a unique texture and scent, while the cheeses are produced in our cheese dairy from alpine milk in summer, and then matured according to schedule.

I products of Alpe Livigno can be purchased from our outlets in Livignoalong with other excellent local food products from selected producers: bring along the best local specialities and relive the ritual of theaperitif livignasco even at home.

L'articolo L’aperitivo tipico di Livigno proviene da Alpe Livigno.

Livigno is a paradise for mountain lovers - skiers in winter, hikers and bikers in summer - and for all those who wish to experience nature, but it is also a popular tourist location for the shopping. Shopping in Livigno it is worthwhile by virtue of the status of customs-free zone enjoyed: here no VAT is paid on many product categoriesthanks to an ancient privilege that dates back to the 16th century and which 'compensates' for the historical isolation of this territory with respect to Valtellina and Switzerland.

But what are the cheapest products to buy in Livigno? Here's how to take advantage of VAT-free prices.

Extra-customs goods in the Livigno free zone: what are they

 exemption from customs duties within the Livigno free zone applies only to certain specific product categories, the products of which are therefore on sale in Livigno shops with a 'price Livigno"lower than the VAT price in force in the rest of Italy. These duty-free goods are:

• tobacco products, such as cigars, cigarettes, smoking tobacco;
• alcohol and alcoholic beverages (below 22°), wine, beer;
• fuels, petrol and diesel (this explains why the price of petrol in Livigno is lower than in the rest of Italy).

For these products there is a duty-freei.e. a maximum quantity or value limit within which it is possible to import these goods into Italy and the EU (specific rules and limits apply for Switzerland). The Foscagno customs crossing - as well as those of the Forcola and Drossa towards Switzerland - has precisely the function of controlling theexit of goods from the non-customs area of Livigno to Italy.

In addition to non-customs goods with an explicit duty-free allowance, there are other product categories for which a maximum limit per person is recommendedwhose products are therefore cheaper in Livigno than elsewhere:

• eau de toilette;
• coffee;
• sugar;
• dairy products;
• meat and meat products.

Find out the maximum limits of extra-customs goods that can be transported out of Livigno in customs

Groceries to buy in Livigno: bresaola, cold cuts, cheese

Some food products - particularly those of delicatessen and of dairy - are therefore among the tax-free items that are worth buying in Livigno. But price is not the only plus: what makes the difference is above all the quality of typical Alpine foods from excellent local producersobtained from local raw materials processed using artisanal methods and traditional recipes. This is the philosophy of Alpe Livigno, a farm that for generations has produced Livigno's farmed specialities that preserve the authentic and genuine flavour of products made as in the past.

Among the best fresh Alpe Livigno products to buy in Livigno, directly from the producer, and take home are:

• the bresaola of Livignoan artisanal cured meat processed and cured according to tradition, and in particular the Bresaola 4IT 100% Italian (find out what it is);
• the typical cold cuts of Livignozero-kilometre specialities that are directly descended from the local gastronomic culture, such as the slinzigasalami in its various versions, the bacon, I speckthe raw ham and all other cured meats of our own production (discover them all);
• cheeses from Livigno and alpine cheeses made from the milk of our cows, including the Scimudin, the fresh ricottathe first flower, i goat's cheese and a dairy excellence such as our butter from Livigno and many other specialities (discover all our cheeses);
• fresh farmed meatfrom animals reared in the mountains with the utmost attention to animal welfare and a healthy diet based on local hay. Fine cuts of veal, beef and pork, with an authentic and delicious flavour (discover all our meat and butchery products).

You can buy bresaola and typical Livigno food in one of our Alpe Livigno sales outlets: at the shop Tresenda at 132/A Dali Mina Street, the farm shop, or at our shop in the centre (via Plan 93/H).

Discover location and shop hours

L'articolo Cosa comprare a Livigno: generi extradoganali e alimentari proviene da Alpe Livigno.

It is already winter in Livigno! The first snow arrived in abundance and transformed our valley into a large white basin, framed by the Alpine peaks, ready to welcome skiers, winter sports enthusiasts and athletes from the Winter Olympics Milan-Cortina. But the alternatives in Livigno for non-skiers there is no shortage: our two alpine pastures, for example, Alpe Vago and Alpe Mine, in this season they are destinations for beautiful winter walks with snowshoes on your feetto walk on fresh snow and immerse yourself in nature away from the ski slopes or the busy streets of the centre. Ready? Here are the itineraries.

Snowshoe trail to Alpe Vago

 hike to Alpe Vago is an activity to do in Livigno both in summer (discover the route) than in winter. In the snow, you can reach the alpine pasture either on skis or snowshoes: the cross-country skiing track in Livignoabout 30 km long, does in fact reach this area, but for those who want aeasy, flat winter hike The best way is to get to Alpe Vago on snowshoes. The starting point is the last stop of the free bus in Livigno in the direction of the Forcola pass (closed in winter), at the Hotel Forcola: from here you walk along the marked trail, skirting the road in the first section and then the river Spoland then into the beautiful snowy forest in a fairytale setting. In less than an hour of easy walking you are in sight of theAlpe Vago and the eponymous hut which stands out amidst the whitewashed pastures: here, generally from February when the farm reopens, you can stop for a lunch of polenta, pizocar or others typical livigno dishes or for a substantial snack with cheese, cold cuts and other zero-kilometre delicacies from our shepherd's basket.

With snowshoes in Val delle Mine

Also the Valley of Mines is one of the most beautiful places in Livigno in any season, but the charm of the snow covering the forest makes it truly unique. La snowshoeing in Val delle Mine consists of a loop route that starts and ends in locality Tresenda, just a few metres from our farm (car park P6 in Livigno) and is easily recognisable as it is marked by the green and fuchsia bollards that distinguish the snowshoe trails in Livigno. The road largely follows thesummer excursionAt the very first fork, turn left and climb up the side of the valley, with a gentle slope punctuated by a few hairpin bends. When the track begins to descend, in a few steps you reach the halfway point of the snowshoe hike, which coincides with the most scenic and 'Instagrammable' point of experience: the Lovers' Bridge, a small, pretty wooden bridge suspended over the Tresenda stream with two carved hearts affixed to it. Crossing it leads to the second part of the route (in fact, you do not climb up to the 2200 metres of the Alpe Mine hut closed throughout the winter), which returns to its starting point via the forest pathequally scenic.

If you want to enjoy the silence and beauty of the winter nature of the Alps and practice outdoor snow activitiesdon't miss the opportunity to snowshoeing in LivignoYou will experience unforgettable emotions!

L'articolo Ciaspolate a Livigno all’Alpe Vago e all’alpe Mine in inverno proviene da Alpe Livigno.

You are looking for a different, useful and original Christmas giftand to your liking? Give a basket of typical mountain foods! Food products are an excellent Christmas gift idea, all the more so if they are zero-km goodness from local realitieslike our farm. Genuineness, tradition, taste: all in one Christmas packagingwhich we can customise for you according to your tastes or those of the recipient.

Why choose an Alpe Livigno Christmas box

Giving typical Alpe Livigno products at Christmas is the perfect solution for several reasons:

• you can use them as corporate gifts for customers, employees or collaborators, gifting those who work with you with Valtellina products of excellence, or as a special thought for the people closest to youfrom family members to friends, even the most distant ones;

• you have the guarantee of buying and giving high quality food, obtained from locally sourced and certified Italian raw materials such as milk from our cows and goats for the cheeses and meat from our animals, and with craftsmanship that draws directly on local tradition (discover our philosophy);

• you can customise your Christmas gift pack choosing your favourite types of food from our farm produce and other Valtellina gastronomic delicacies selected from the best producers in our area;

• gifts authentic mountain flavours, both to those who love Livigno and its specialities and find them in every bite and slice, and to those who do not know our typical Alpine products and are discovering them for the first time.

Assorted typical products in Christmas packaging: which ones can you choose

For compose your basket of typical Livigno products you are spoilt for choice. In fact, you can freely create your own assortment from the whole of our zero km charcuterie and cheese production, which includes:

• typical cheeses of Livignoas it Scimudin or the Primofiore Alpe Vago and Alpe Mine (a semi-fat Casera-type cheese), made from the milk of Livigno's pasture-fed cows in summer and from the hay of our valley in winter;
• goat's cheesemade from the purest goat's milk in collaboration with Tea da Filip;
• bresaola 4IT or Italian bresaola 100% from animals born, raised, slaughtered and cut in Italy, processed and matured in Livigno (find out more);
• traditional livignasca cured meatssuch as Salam da baita, panceta and slinzigarediscovered and produced as our ancestors did in ancient times thanks to the TAS'T project;
• typical cured meats as the raw ham, the cup, I speckthe goat fiddle and many others, produced and cured in Livigno in our own charcuterie factory using a process that still follows the techniques and recipes of the past and makes use of the Alpine air to develop special flavours and unique organoleptic properties (discover all our cold cuts).

In addition, in every Christmas basket there is the possibility of including some typical local products selected by Valtellina producers of excellence, such as:

• honey from Valtellina;
• jams and marmalades;
• fruit juices and nectars;
• Valtellina wines from local wineries;
• pasta and buckwheat flour.

Order your personalised Christmas hamper and pick it up in our points of salecontact us now to commission it or for further information, call us at 0342 979345.

L'articolo Cesti natalizi con prodotti km0 di Livigno proviene da Alpe Livigno.

  Alpe Vago hut and theagritourism Alpe Mine are two privileged places for try the typical cuisine of Livignosurrounded by an unspoilt and scenic natural environment that is also the backdrop for pleasant walking or cycling to reach these refreshments. In addition to the km0 products from our breeding and processing chain, such as the charcuterie and the cheeses (try for example the Shepherd's basket at Alpe Vagowhich contains several examples), visitors passing through can also savour some dishes belonging to Livigno's gastronomic traditiondiscover its uniqueness and taste.

Pizocar, white gnocchetti from Livigno

In Valtellina, the most popular typical dish is undoubtedly the pizzoccheri, in Livigno there are the pizocar and care must be taken not to confuse them: a tourist ordering the "Pizöcar da Livign Expecting a dish of the famous buckwheat noodles topped with butter and potatoes, he would be rather taken aback by what he would be served (but not disappointed, after tasting). Pizocars are in fact white dumplings prepared with white flour, eggs, milk and salt (in the past, stale bread was also used in the original recipe) and spooned. For the pizocar seasoning butter, onions and potatoes are used instead. The latter, an inevitable ingredient of pizzoccheri, have only been introduced in recent times, as originally pizocar was seasoned with turnipsone of the few vegetables that could be grown in Livigno given the temperatures and altitude.

Even without buckwheat flour and cabbage, Livigno's pizocar are a very tasty dish and an expression of ancient local peasant cuisineIndeed, pizocar is even considered an older dish than pizzoccheri, from which the latter are said to be inspired. A real traditional Livigno food still to be savoured in all its authenticity, at the tables of our agritourisms.

The premises and pizocar restaurants in Livigno cooked according to tradition are not many: at the Alpe Vago hut we still prepare them as they used to be, come and try them!

Polenta livignasca, good and genuine

  polenta is the main dish of the Alpine and Valtellina culinary tradition, not only in Livigno, and in the past it was the main meal for our ancestors. At Alpe Vago and Alpe Mine we still prepare it as in the past: ours is a delicious homemade polentamade from top-quality ingredients such as Valtellina maize flour naturally cultivated and our unsurpassed alpine cheeseproduced directly in the dairy with milk from the alpine pastures.

Polenta is a mountain dish that can be served in many different ways: on the farmhouse menu we offer it in combination with our zero km meat specialities such as ribs, shank, lamb, mutton chops or the classic polenta and sausages, or in a vegetarian version with a selection of local cheeses of our own production. In all its variations, polenta remains a speciality to be enjoyed in all its softness and goodnessbite after bite, in summer as well as in winter.

We are waiting for you in Livigno to taste all our typical dishes!

L'articolo I “nostri” piatti tipici di Livigno proviene da Alpe Livigno.

  Alpe Vago hut is a favourite stopping and refreshment point for the many hikers who enjoy a quiet walk in Livigno (discover routes suitable for all from car parks P7 or P8), or for those who choose to visit the magnificent Nera Valley waterfalls and wants to eat something on the way back. At the tables of our agritourism in the mountains you can savour the typical dishes of Livigno and Valtellina, such as polenta or pizocar, but also opt for a tasting of local zero-kilometre delicacies. How? By choosing the shepherd's basketa selection of Alpe Livigno signature alpine products, some of which are made right here at Alpe Vago.

Let's find out what this contains special basket.

Typical products in the shepherd's basket

Fresh Ricotta

The most characteristic element of the basket is definitely our heart-shaped ricottaa true Alpe Livigno speciality. We produce the fresh mountain ricotta directly in our dairy at Alpe Vago, from the whey left over from cheese processing: the result is a genuine and tasty dairy product that preserves the freshness of mountain milk and immediately recalls the taste.

Discover the ricotta cheese from Alpe Livigno

Salamino and slinzega

The highlight of the shepherd's basket are the cold meats, and in particular two typical cold cuts of Livigno that we produce in our own charcuterie factory at the Alpe Livigno farm, from Italian meats safely sourced and of high quality:

• two types of salami (the beef/sausage and the pure pork salami), in the classic traditional format, with a rustic and authentic flavour. A concentrate of energy and taste that helps to regain strength after the exertion of the hike;
• the pork slinziga (o slinzega), an artisan cured meat from Livigno that resembles a miniature bresaola, light but with a strong taste, perfect for snacks and aperitifs.

Discover our charcuterie production

Mountain pasture cheeses

Our cheesemakers create true excellence, which is why the choice of cheeses on our farm and within our shops is so broad. And it is also so in the shepherd's basket, which always includes three samples of cheese from our own production:

• scimudin, a typical Alpine and Valtellina soft cheese, traditional to Livigno, soft and sweet;
• first flowera semi-fat cheese product made from summer milk, which retains the flavour of the grass and flowers on which the grazing cows feed;
• goat cheesea Tea da Filip speciality made from the milk of our goats, with its distinctive aroma and taste.

Discover all cheeses from Alpe Livigno

Molasses and bread from Livigno

Everything is accompanied by the good Livigno breada fresh product that also possesses unique and peculiar characteristics, and the tasty and mountain pine molasses to go with cheese. In this way, the tasting is truly complete!

Have we made you hungry? Come and visit us at Alpe Vago and stop at our alpine hut for a tasting livignasca: ask for the shepherd's basket and try our zero km fresh products!

Discover the Alpe Vago hut

L'articolo Il cestino del pastore all’Alpe Vago proviene da Alpe Livigno.