Feste in Valle d’Aosta
Feste, fair and pageants abound as they do in all regions of Italy. Some of the most noteworthy include the following. In January, Pont Saint Martin Verres has its historical parade and Roman carnival, complete with chariot race. In February, Courmayeur has its carnival, welcoming Spring, Nus has an historical carnival and Saint Vincent the children’s carnival.
March sees the snow carnival at Pila. In April, Brissogne has the Rebatta competition (a large spiked ball hurled through the air), while Pollein has its Tsan tourney (a nascent form of rounders). In May, Nus has its wine festival, complete with al fresco banquet. June sees the Festival of St John in Gressoney Saint Jean. July has the Ham Festival in Saint-Rhemy-en-Bosses. August in Gaby sees the Polenta Picnic, and the Shepherds’ Festival in La Thuile. September has the Grape Festival at Chambave, October the Apple Festival in Gressan.
December has the spectacular hot air balloon exhibition in Aosta (including flights up Mont Blanc). There are numerous living nativity scenes around the region, and Cervinia is of special note, with the marvellous torchlit procession on skis.
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