a special treat will be your visit to a fontina producer in valpelline, where you will receive an overview of the production process and taste scrumptious cheese varieties. fontina is the most popular cheese in the region and is used in some of the most common dishes, appearing namely in the region's creamy fondua, or fondue. in addition to the fontina, you will warm up with regional specialties such as the costoletta alla valdostana, or veal cutlets that are floured, fried, and then topped with various ingredients that range from fontina to prosciutto and, when in season, truffles. another classic is the polenta alla rascard, which is cooked and served in delicious slices that highlight its many layers of cheese, beef, and sausage.
