2025 Raclette World Championship
The Raclette World Championship is a must-attend event for lovers of this iconic Valais dish. Held in the village of Morgins , in the heart of the Portes du Soleil and the Dents du Midi region , this event showcases the unique expertise of Swiss and international cheesemakers.
The 2nd edition , which took place from October 24 to 26, 2025 , attracted thousands of visitors who came to celebrate raclette in all its forms – a true tribute to the local produce and conviviality of Valais.
🇨🇭 A competition unique in the world
The championship brings together the best local and foreign producers, divided into several categories: raw milk raclettes , alpine raclettes , and raclettes made with pasteurized or thermized milk .
At the first edition, more than 10,000 visitors tasted 30,000 raclettes in Morgins. In 2025, the bar was raised even higher: more than 150 cheeses from a dozen countries were presented to the jury.
Beyond the competition, the event aims to promote the quality of artisanal products and to showcase the culinary heritage of Valais.
🏆 2025 Results — Categories “raw milk” and “raw alpine milk”
Alpine raclette made with raw cow's milk
- 🥇 Alpine pasture of the Cave du Scex (Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland)
- 🥈 Bochasses Alpine Pasture (Troistorrents, Valais, Switzerland)
- 🥉 Fromagerie de la Loutze (Chamoson, Valais, Switzerland)
Raclette made with raw cow's milk (dairy)
- 🥇 Liddes Cheese Factory (Liddes, Valais, Switzerland) — available on Misterraclette.ch : an emblematic cheese from the Val de Bagnes , with an authentic taste and a melting texture, now crowned the best raclette cheese in the world 2025 .
- 🥈 Fromagerie du Pont (Champéry, Valais, Switzerland)
- 🥉 Wallis 65 Turtmann (Turtmann, Valais, Switzerland) — also available on Misterraclette.ch : a typical cheese from Upper Valais , with a strong character, recognized for its finesse and aromatic balance.
👉 Find these world champion cheeses now on Misterraclette.ch and recreate the competition experience at home!
🧀 A village entirely dedicated to raclette
For three days, to the delight of raclette lovers, the Raclette Village throbbed with tastings and entertainment. Local producers, cheese refiners, winemakers, and artisans shared their passion with the public.
In the evening, a DJ set and a popular dance extended the party, in a typically Valaisan atmosphere.
💪 An exemplary organization
The success of the championship rests on the rigor and passion of the organizing committee of the Dents du Midi Region , supported by volunteers and cheese professionals.
This biennial event now attracts participants from all over the world and helps to strengthen the reputation of Morgins and the Portes du Soleil as a top destination for alpine gastronomy.
⚙️ The jury's evaluation criteria
Each cheese is evaluated by a panel of master cheesemakers, affineurs and tasters in the competition room according to specific criteria:
- Texture : homogeneous and pliable when melted
- Appearance : color, crust and structure
- Aromas : olfactory richness and complexity
- Taste : balanced, long finish and aromatic intensity
- Overall impression : harmony and typicality
Alpine raclettes are particularly distinguished by the richness of their flavors, linked to the alpine flora and the altitude.
🌍 A competition open to the world
Although Valais largely dominates the rankings, the competition for these world championships on October 26, 2025 also welcomes producers from France , Italy , Belgium , and even Canada , bringing a unique cultural and taste diversity.
The international jury and the “superjury” of experts ensured a demanding and transparent selection, guaranteeing that only the best raclette cheeses win a medal.
🧡 In summary
Valais has once again established itself as the undisputed kingdom of raclette , thanks to the exceptional promotion of its cheese dairies and its artisanal know-how.
Congratulations to the cheese dairies of Liddes and Wallis 65 , which now allow all raclette lovers — in Switzerland and elsewhere — to enjoy at home a real world champion cheese , available on Misterraclette.ch .
Looking forward to the next edition in 2027 in Morgins.
