UgettiThe Ugetti family tradition continues even though father Franco Ugetti has passed the baton to his sons Davide and Andrea, who now run this historic Bardonecchia patisserie with the help of Irene. The place is known by all for its krapfen, German doughnuts, thanks to which it represents now a compulsory stopover for residents and holidaymakers, who stand in lines outside the shop to enjoy them, served by mother Marina warm from the oven and filled with gianduja spread, apricot jam, and confectioner’s custard. The bakery also turns out fancy cakes, cakes, biscuits, chocolate products and ice-cream, all produced with artisan methods and often decorated with mountain fruits and flowers, such as rosehips, dried at La Bottega, a workshop in Via Medail (where they also dry fruit and make cream spreads, delicious chocolate bars and giandujotti). Franco is still around, his main job these days being to taste new creations. Not to be missed are the pietre di seiràss, individual orange jellies coated with local ricotta mousse, hazelnut supreme, hazelnut biscuits and buckwheat shortcrust tarts. For opening hours, check out the website.
