Salaisons Du Mont Charvin

What Salaisons Du Mont Charvin does

Salaisons Du Mont Charvin is a privately held artisanal Savoyard charcuterie producer led by founder Christian Favre, a Maître Artisan Charcutier, with headquarters and primary retail operations in Doussard, France. The company manufactures premium dry-cured hams (notably the Jambon Cru de Savoie aged for a minimum of 15 months in caves), traditional and exclusive saucissons (including the award-winning Saucisson sec aux Chanterelles and L'Œuf de Marmotte® with dried fruits and blueberries), cooked sausages (Diots de Savoie), terrines and rillettes, dried meats, a summer BBQ range, and customized charcuterie platters and gift boxes. Production rests on a proprietary closed-loop supply chain, Le Rougeot du Charvin®, created in 2017 and sourcing pork from approximately ten partner farmers in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes under a strict specification covering animal welfare (straw-reared, natural light), feed (local cereals, regional whey, GMO <0.9%), and a ban on preventive antibiotics.

Underlying production technology is artisanal rather than industrial: hand dry-salting for two to three weeks, slow drying in a séchoir, and long aging in a wooden-cathedral-style affineur in Gilly-sur-Isère with capacity for over 6,000 hams simultaneously. All products are formulated without ascorbate, added lactose, colourants, or polyphosphates, supporting a clean-label positioning. The aging capacity, traceability specifications, and portfolio of four registered trademarks (Le Rougeot du Charvin®, Œuf de Marmotte®, Charvinette®, Tavaillon®) constitute the principal technical and intangible assets.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and wholesale via own-store retail. Two company-owned stores (Doussard and Gilly-sur-Isère) retail the full range including pre-order sliced platters and bulk fresh pork (minimum 10 kg). A branded mobile market truck rotates through weekly markets across Savoie and Haute-Savoie (La Clusaz, Annecy, Faverges, Saint-Jorioz, Veyrier, Duingt, Albertville, Doussard), complemented by vending machines (e.g., Saint-Jorioz) and a network of local resellers. Pricing is unit-based, pay-as-you-go, with premium positioning; specific price points are largely disclosed in-store or on request rather than online. Customer segments are predominantly individual local consumers, with food-service professionals (restaurants, caterers) as a secondary vertical; one named endorsement (Chef Laurent Métral, Restaurant Les Arcades aux Saisies) was featured on France 2's Télématin during the Tour de France on 24 July. The company has been recognized with Silver (Creativity & Originality) and Bronze (Saucisse Sèche) medals at the Saucicreor competition in 2020.

Name

Salaisons Du Mont Charvin

Legal name

Salaisons du Mont Charvin

Website

https://mont-charvin-salaisons.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Salaisons Du Mont Charvin is a French artisanal Savoyard charcuterie producer in Doussard led by Maître Artisan Christian Favre, manufacturing dry-cured hams, saucissons, and terrines via its proprietary Le Rougeot du Charvin® closed-loop pork supply chain, sold direct-to-consumer through two stores, weekly markets, vending machines, and resellers across the Savoie and Haute-Savoie region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Charcuterie

NAICS

Meat Retailers (445240)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermented & Air-Dried Charcuterie (Salami, Pepperoni, Prosciutto-Style) (AFANAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cured Meats (Dry-Cured, Wet-Cured, Hams, Bacon) (AFANAEAA), Charcuterie & Cured Meats Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAE), Jerky & Meat Snacks (CRADABAK), Butcher Shops & Meat Markets (CRAHAHAB)

Keywords

• Artisanal charcuterie
• Dry-cured sausages
• Cured meat products
• Fresh pork sales
• Charcuterie manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Doussard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail store sales: Direct sales of artisanal charcuterie through two company-owned stores in Doussard and Gilly-sur-Isère. Customers can purchase pre-packaged products, sliced meats, charcuterie plates, and fresh meat by weight. Stores offer personalised plate compositions and gift boxes.
2. Market stall and mobile truck sales: A converted market truck (camion de marché) visits local markets across the Savoie and Haute-Savoie region on multiple days per week, selling the full product range directly to consumers.
3. Bulk pork wholesale: Fresh pork is sold in bulk quantities (minimum 10 kg) to individuals, families, and possibly professional buyers. Customers can compose orders from a range of cuts (côtes, rôti, échine, poitrine) at advantageous rates. Orders are placed in-store and collected the following week.
4. Vending machine sales: Automated distributors provide 24/7 access to products, expanding availability beyond store opening hours. Located in Saint-Jorioz and potentially other locations.
5. Pre-order charcuterie plates and gift boxes: Customers pre-order charcuterie plates and gourmet gift boxes at least one day in advance. Plates are composed to order (either from predefined selections or custom compositions) and packaged with care by store staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Salaisons du Mont Charvin is an artisanal charcuterie manufacturer and retailer producing premium Savoyard dry-cured and cooked pork products, including sausages, saucissons, dry-cured ham, terrines, rillettes, grilling sausages, and fresh pork. All products are hand-crafted by Maître Artisan Charcutier Christian Favre using the proprietary Le Rougeot du Charvin® closed-loop pork supply chain, with natural ingredients and traditional dry-curing and aging methods. Products are sold directly to consumers through the company's two retail stores, a mobile market truck, vending machines, and local resellers in the Savoie and Haute-Savoie region.

Product overview

Salaisons Du Mont Charvin is a traditional artisan charcuterie company producing premium Savoyard charcuterie products. The product portfolio centers on dry-cured meats including the signature Jambon Cru de Savoie (aged 15 months), various saucissons (traditional, appetizer, light, and exclusive varieties), dried meats, terrines, and rillettes. The company also offers fresh pork from its proprietary Le Rougeot du Charvin® supply chain (raised on straw in local farms), a summer Barbecue range, and customized charcuterie platters. Key branded products include Le Rougeot du Charvin® (dry-cured ham, 15-month aged), Charvinette® snack sausages, L'Œuf de Marmotte® (exclusive sausage with dried fruits and blueberries), and the Saucisson aux Chanterelles (award-winning). Products are sold through two retail stores in Doussard and Gilly-sur-Isère, local markets, and vending machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Rougeot du Charvin®: A local supply chain and trademark for pork raised on straw in Savoie, respecting animal welfare and the environment.
• Charvinette®
• L'Œuf de Marmotte®
• Tavaillon®
• Plateau du Charvin

Products and services

• Jambon Cru de Savoie Mont Charvin Premium dry-cured ham made from pork sourced through the Le Rougeot du Charvin® supply chain, dry-salted for 2–3 weeks and aged at least 15 months in Savoie caves. Free from ascorbate, added lactose, colourings, and polyphosphates. Sold to individual consumers and food service professionals.
• Saucisson sec aux Chanterelles Award-winning dry sausage with chanterelle mushrooms; Silver Medal winner at the 2020 Saucicreor competition (Creativity & Originality category). Sold to individual consumers seeking artisanal Savoyard charcuterie.
• Saucisse Sèche Traditional dry sausage emblematic of Mont Charvin, appreciated for finesse and traditional taste; Bronze Medal winner at the 2020 Saucicreor competition. Sold to individual consumers.
• Filet Mignon Séché Artisanal dried pork tenderloin, available in Smoked (Fumé) and Espelette Pepper varieties, intended for appetizers. Sold to individual consumers.
• Le Rougeot du Charvin® dry-cured ham Branded dry-cured ham and other charcuterie products derived from the Le Rougeot du Charvin® closed-loop pork supply chain. Sold to consumers and food service professionals.
• Charvinette® snack sausages Small saucissons for aperitif snacking, available in multiple flavours including a new Piment d'Espelette variant. Sold to individual consumers.
• L'Œuf de Marmotte® Exclusive Savoyard sausage containing dried fruits (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts), blueberries, and quality pork from Le Rougeot du Charvin®. Sold to individual consumers as a high-energy mountain-themed snack.
• Plateau Tavaillon® (100g sliced charcuterie platter) Pre-sliced charcuterie platter in 100g skin format; featured in promotional offers (e.g., 1 purchased = 1 offered). Sold to individual consumers for picnics, hikes, and outdoor meals.
• Plateau du Charvin (180g sliced charcuterie platter) Pre-sliced charcuterie platter in 180g skin format. Sold to individual consumers for picnics, hikes, or outdoor meals.
• Diots de Savoie Traditional Savoyard sausages sold in nature, smoked, or Beaufort cheese variants, intended to be cooked in white wine and served with polenta, crozets, or potatoes. Sold to individual consumers.
• Saucisses à Griller (BBQ grilling sausages) Grilling sausages sold in 420g packs of 6 pieces under protective atmosphere, in flavours including Nature, Wild Garlic (Ail des ours), Bacon & Onions, Herbes de Provence, Espelette Pepper, Merguez, and Discovery Mix. Sold to individual consumers.
• Filets Mignons Marinés (marinated tenderloin medallions) Marinated pork tenderloins cut into medallions and packaged in 500g packs, available in Provençale, Glazed (Laquée), and Curry flavours. Sold to individual consumers as part of the summer BBQ range.
• Jambon Blanc à la Truffe White cooked ham infused with truffle, a refined limited edition created for tasting in stores and at markets. Sold to individual consumers.
• Plateaux de Charcuterie Personnalisés (custom charcuterie platters and gift boxes) Customized charcuterie platters composed to order from pre-selected meats and sausages, plus gourmet gift boxes and gift sets. Requires at least one day's notice. Sold to individual consumers for entertaining and gifting.
• Viande Fraîche (bulk fresh pork) Fresh pork meat from the Le Rougeot du Charvin® supply chain, sold in bulk quantities starting from 10 kg with wholesale pricing for households and professionals. Available cuts include côtes, rôti, échine, poitrine.
• Gamme BBQ (summer barbecue line) Summer barbecue product line including chipolatas, merguez, ribs, marinated tenderloins, and various grilled meat products. Sold to individual consumers via retail stores and markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-month minimum aging produces a melt-in-mouth texture, fruity notes, and a long, complex finish in dry-cured hams.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ParastickminorOthersParastick is a local signage and graphic professional based near Mont Charvin. The company commissioned Parastick to redesign the visual identity of its mobile market truck (camion du marché), serving as a mobile showcase for the brand's artisanal know-how.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aoste: Major French premium charcuterie brand owned by Cooperl, covering hams, sausages, and deli meats in national grocery channels. Comparable to Mont Charvin through its charcuterie range and brand-led positioning, though operating at much larger scale and mass distribution.
• Cochonou: Mass-market French saucisson sec and charcuterie brand distributed via supermarket charcuterie counters. Competes for share-of-stomach in the French dry sausage category where Mont Charvin's saucissons operate.
• Delpeyrat: Established French charcuterie and cured-meat producer (historically part of the Marie group). Overlaps with Mont Charvin in dry-cured ham, saucisson sec, and related cured products, but distributed nationally rather than focused on artisanal terroir positioning.
• Justin Bridou: French saucisse sèche and charcuterie brand within the Cooperl/Aoste portfolio. Direct competitor in the dry sausage category where Mont Charvin's Saucisse Sèche and Charvinette sit, although at mass-market rather than artisanal positioning.
• Herta: Nestlé-owned French charcuterie brand covering jambons, saucissons, and deli meats at mass-market scale. Operates in the same product categories (cured ham, sausage) as Mont Charvin but at a vastly different price tier and distribution model.

Direct peers

• Salaisons de l'Adour: Producer of artisanal Bayonne-style cured hams and charcuterie from the Adour region. Directly comparable to Mont Charvin's Jambon Cru de Savoie in the premium dry-cured ham category with similar terroir-anchored positioning and aging-led production.
• Salaisons du Mène: Artisanal French charcuterie producer specializing in traditional dry-cured pork products in Brittany. Comparable to Mont Charvin in artisanal positioning, traditional manufacturing, and mid-sized regional producer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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