Join the inaugural World Raclette Championships in Morgins, Switzerland, October 24-26, 2025. International cheese producers compete in the Dents du Midi region's premier raclette festival, featuring tastings, village festivities, and Alpine cuisine celebration.
The picturesque village of Morgins in Switzerland's Dents du Midi region prepares to make culinary history with the inaugural World Raclette Championships, scheduled for October 24-26, 2025. This groundbreaking international competition will unite cheese artisans from across the globe to celebrate and compete in the art of raclette making.
International Cheese Makers Converge in Valais
The Raclette World Championships represents a significant milestone for Switzerland's cheese heritage, bringing together local Valais producers alongside international competitors. The Vallée d'Illiez region, already renowned for its innovative pastoral activities through La Cavagne's automated cheese maturing facility, now extends its influence on the global cheese-making stage.
Professional volunteer organizers have crafted an inclusive competition that invites multiple countries to participate in this weekend-long celebration in the heart of the Portes du Soleil region. The event promises to showcase the finest raclette traditions while fostering international culinary exchange.
Raclette Village Creates Festival Atmosphere
Beyond the competitive elements, the championships will transform the Salle de la Jeur in Morgins into a vibrant raclette village. Authentic mountain pasture stands will create an immersive alpine experience, allowing visitors to explore diverse cheese-making traditions and sample exceptional raclette varieties.
This festival approach ensures the World Raclette Championships transcends simple competition, evolving into a comprehensive celebration of Swiss culinary culture. The weekend festivities emphasize community spirit and the convivial nature that makes raclette such a beloved emblematic dish of the Valais region.
Promoting Swiss Alpine Culinary Tourism
The World Raclette Championships position Morgins and the broader Dents du Midi area as a premier destination for culinary tourism. By combining competitive cheese-making with cultural celebration, the event supports local economic development while preserving and promoting traditional Swiss alpine food culture.
This innovative event reflects the region's commitment to expanding its terroir reputation beyond Switzerland's borders, creating new opportunities for international recognition of Valais cheese-making excellence.
Event Details:
- Dates: October 24-26, 2025
- Location: Salle de la Jeur, Morgins, Switzerland
- Region: Dents du Midi, Vallée d'Illiez, Portes du Soleil
- Format: International competition with festival village
- Focus: Traditional and artisan raclette cheese celebration
