Fiera fredda – Fiera Nazionale della lumaca piemontese

The Fiera Fredda in Borgo San Dalmazzo is an unmissable appointment for lovers of Piedmont gastronomy and a tradition with roots stretching back to 1569. Established by Duke Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy in honor of the patron saint Dalmazzo, this fair represents an authentically alpine meeting point where surrounding valleys converge to celebrate the flavors of the land and local culinary tradition. The undisputed star of the event is the Piedmont snail, particularly the Helix Pomatia Alpina, which has found its ideal natural habitat in the Maritime Alps. During the fair days, the gastronomic showcase ‹Under the Sign of the Snail› transforms the city's restaurants into laboratories of culinary creativity, where local chefs propose traditional and innovative recipes based on these fascinating mollusks, accompanied by the finest local specialty products. The Fiera Fredda is not merely an opportunity to taste exquisite dishes, but a true educational and cultural event. In the exhibition hall, visitors and curious guests can meet snail farmers, local artisans, and witness spectacular cooking shows where culinary masters reveal the secrets of their preparations. A fascinating detail: the traditional technique of extracting the snail from its shell with a nail, followed by a dip into the spicy local sauce that enhances the delicate flavor of the mollusk.