03/09/2026
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<p style="line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 26px; color: #002060; font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Settembre 2026 - </span><span style="line-height: 26px; color: #002060; font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'MADE TOMMY', Arial, sans-serif;">At the end of September, Livigno once again comes alive with one of the most authentic moments in the Alpine calendar: the return of the livestock from the high mountain pastures. On 26 and 27 September, Alpenfest returns to celebrate the deep connection between the Livigno community, the mountains and the traditions that still remain an integral part of local life today.</span></span></p>
<p>It is a tradition that is renewed every year and that symbolically<span> </span><strong>marks the end of summer and welcomes the arrival of autumn</strong>. After spending the warmer months at high altitude, cows, goats and horses return to the village alongside their farmers, accompanied by decorated cowbells, floral garlands, traditional costumes and folk music. It is a moment that tells the story of Alpine culture through simple, authentic gestures and, for two days, brings the entire community together.</p>
<p>Above all, Alpenfest is an opportunity to<span> </span><strong>thank and celebrate Livigno’s farmers and livestock breeders</strong>, who work throughout the summer in the mountain pastures, meadows and farms, helping every day to preserve the land, the landscape and a heritage of traditions that continues to be passed down from generation to generation.</p>
<p>An authentic celebration, but also a contemporary one, with a distinctive<span> </span><strong>country-chic spirit</strong><span> </span>that gives the event its own unique identity. Animals dressed for the occasion, traditional clothing, music, farming challenges, local flavours and convivial moments all come together in a programme that blends<span> </span><strong>taste, tradition and entertainment</strong>.</p>
<p>The programme begins on<span> </span><strong>Saturday 26 September in Livigno</strong><span> </span>with the traditional livestock parade. At<span> </span><strong>10:00 a.m.</strong>, the procession will set off from the Church of Santa Maria and make its way through the village, accompanied by the<span> </span><strong>Livigno Musical Band</strong><span> </span>and the<span> </span><strong>Livigno Folklore and Traditional Costume Group</strong>.</p>
<p>From<span> </span><strong>12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.</strong>, Livigno’s farms will parade in the ring under the careful eye of the judges. This will be followed by a tribute to the shepherd and the official speeches.</p>
<p>The morning will continue at<span> </span><strong>Plaza Plachéda</strong>, where from<span> </span><strong>12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.</strong><span> </span>lunch will become a true journey through the flavours of the region. The<span> </span><strong>Livigno Chefs and Pastry Chefs Association</strong><span> </span>will present the<span> </span><strong>Alpine Gourmet Lunch</strong>, a menu inspired by<span> </span><em>Lèina da Saór</em>, the publication dedicated to Livigno’s culinary heritage.</p>
<p>The menu offers a contemporary interpretation of tradition, turning lunch into an opportunity to discover and celebrate the ingredients, recipes and knowledge that are part of the local food culture.</p>
<p>The<span> </span><strong>Alpine Gourmet Lunch</strong><span> </span>can be purchased<span> </span><strong>in advance via MyLivignoPass</strong>.</p>
<p>In the afternoon, the focus shifts to music, with performances by the<span> </span><strong>Livigno Musical Band</strong><span> </span>and the<span> </span><strong>Monteneve Choir of Livigno</strong><span> </span>from<span> </span><strong>1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.</strong>, before the start of the<span> </span><strong>challenges inspired by traditional farming activities</strong>. From<span> </span><strong>3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.</strong>, Livigno’s farms will compete in a series of trials inspired by old rural trades, culminating in the awarding of the<span> </span><strong>Alpenfest Livigno 2026 Trophy</strong>.</p>
<p>The day will also be designed with families in mind. From<span> </span><strong>5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.</strong>, the<span> </span><strong>Pomeriggio del Famégl</strong>, dedicated to children aged 3 to 12, will introduce younger generations to rural life through games, activities and hands-on experiences.</p>
<p>This children’s programme is one of the most meaningful aspects of Alpenfest:<span> </span><strong>passing on the memory and traditions of rural life to future generations</strong>, keeping them alive as a shared cultural heritage.</p>
<p>Saturday will conclude with the<span> </span><strong>Alpen Party</strong>, from<span> </span><strong>7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.</strong>, featuring a live performance by<span> </span><strong>Simon&Mac</strong>.</p>
<p>On<span> </span><strong>Sunday 27 September</strong>, Alpenfest moves to<span> </span><strong>Trepalle</strong>, where tradition meets one of the most striking high-altitude landscapes.</p>
<p>The day will begin at<span> </span><strong>10:30 a.m.</strong><span> </span>with a parade from<span> </span><strong>Presot</strong><span> </span>to<span> </span><strong>Passo Eira</strong>, accompanied by the Livigno Folklore Group.</p>
<p>From<span> </span><strong>12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.</strong>, lunch at<span> </span><strong>Passo Eira</strong><span> </span>will be organised by the<span> </span><strong>Gioventù di Trepalle</strong>.</p>
<p>From<span> </span><strong>2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.</strong>, the afternoon will once again be dedicated to<span> </span><strong>traditional farming challenges</strong>, with activities such as<span> </span><em>pezón</em>, milking and the wheelbarrow course, followed by the awarding of the<span> </span><strong>Alpenfest Trepalle 2026 Trophy</strong>.</p>
<p>The day will continue with an<span> </span><strong>afternoon of dancing</strong>, from<span> </span><strong>4:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.</strong>, together with an afternoon snack from<span> </span><strong>4:30 p.m.</strong>, bringing the second day of celebrations to a close.</p>
<p><strong>Alpenfest</strong><span> </span>has its roots in transhumance, a centuries-old tradition marking the transition from summer in the high mountain pastures to the return of the animals to the village. Today, that tradition continues to live on as an expression of Livigno’s identity: a community that preserves its roots while transforming them into experiences to be shared with those who visit the valley.</p>
<p>It is precisely this meeting of<span> </span><strong>tradition and contemporary spirit</strong>, of local culture and hospitality, that makes Alpenfest such an important part of Livigno’s story. For two days, the mountains are not simply the backdrop to the celebration, but become one of its main protagonists: in the sound of cowbells, in the gestures of farmers, in the flavours of the cuisine, in the music and in the landscapes that accompany the transition into autumn.</p>
<p><strong>Alpenfest is a celebration of the community, but also an invitation to discover Livigno through the elements that continue to define its identity today: its relationship with the mountains, the work of farmers and livestock breeders, a culture rooted in craftsmanship and action, and the simple pleasure of coming together.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alpenfest 2026 – Celebrate the Alps</strong></p>
<p><strong>26–27 September 2026</strong></p>
<p><strong>Saturday 26 September:</strong><span> </span>Livigno, Plaza Plachéda – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday 27 September:</strong><span> </span>Trepalle – from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Free admission</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lunches:</strong><span> </span>Advance booking for the<span> </span><strong>Alpine Gourmet Lunch on Saturday 26 September</strong><span> </span>is available via<span> </span><strong>MyLivignoPass</strong>.</p>{{ include_custom_fonts({"Livigno":["Regular","Medium","Light","Bold Italic","Bold","Black","Thin","Medium Italic"]}) }}</span>)
On 26 and 27 September, Livigno and Trepalle celebrate the return of livestock from the high mountain pastures with two days dedicated to Alpine culture, local community and the flavours of the region.
Settembre 2026 - At the end of September, Livigno once again comes alive with one of the most authentic moments in the Alpine calendar: the return of the livestock from the high mountain pastures. On 26 and 27 September, Alpenfest returns to celebrate the deep connection between the Livigno community, the mountains and the traditions that still remain an integral part of local life today.
It is a tradition that is renewed every year and that symbolically marks the end of summer and welcomes the arrival of autumn. After spending the warmer months at high altitude, cows, goats and horses return to the village alongside their farmers, accompanied by decorated cowbells, floral garlands, traditional costumes and folk music. It is a moment that tells the story of Alpine culture through simple, authentic gestures and, for two days, brings the entire community together.
Above all, Alpenfest is an opportunity to thank and celebrate Livigno’s farmers and livestock breeders, who work throughout the summer in the mountain pastures, meadows and farms, helping every day to preserve the land, the landscape and a heritage of traditions that continues to be passed down from generation to generation.
An authentic celebration, but also a contemporary one, with a distinctive country-chic spirit that gives the event its own unique identity. Animals dressed for the occasion, traditional clothing, music, farming challenges, local flavours and convivial moments all come together in a programme that blends taste, tradition and entertainment.
The programme begins on Saturday 26 September in Livigno with the traditional livestock parade. At 10:00 a.m., the procession will set off from the Church of Santa Maria and make its way through the village, accompanied by the Livigno Musical Band and the Livigno Folklore and Traditional Costume Group.
From 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Livigno’s farms will parade in the ring under the careful eye of the judges. This will be followed by a tribute to the shepherd and the official speeches.
The morning will continue at Plaza Plachéda, where from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. lunch will become a true journey through the flavours of the region. The Livigno Chefs and Pastry Chefs Association will present the Alpine Gourmet Lunch, a menu inspired by Lèina da Saór, the publication dedicated to Livigno’s culinary heritage.
The menu offers a contemporary interpretation of tradition, turning lunch into an opportunity to discover and celebrate the ingredients, recipes and knowledge that are part of the local food culture.
The Alpine Gourmet Lunch can be purchased in advance via MyLivignoPass.
In the afternoon, the focus shifts to music, with performances by the Livigno Musical Band and the Monteneve Choir of Livigno from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., before the start of the challenges inspired by traditional farming activities. From 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Livigno’s farms will compete in a series of trials inspired by old rural trades, culminating in the awarding of the Alpenfest Livigno 2026 Trophy.
The day will also be designed with families in mind. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Pomeriggio del Famégl, dedicated to children aged 3 to 12, will introduce younger generations to rural life through games, activities and hands-on experiences.
This children’s programme is one of the most meaningful aspects of Alpenfest: passing on the memory and traditions of rural life to future generations, keeping them alive as a shared cultural heritage.
Saturday will conclude with the Alpen Party, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., featuring a live performance by Simon&Mac.
On Sunday 27 September, Alpenfest moves to Trepalle, where tradition meets one of the most striking high-altitude landscapes.
The day will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a parade from Presot to Passo Eira, accompanied by the Livigno Folklore Group.
From 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., lunch at Passo Eira will be organised by the Gioventù di Trepalle.
From 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the afternoon will once again be dedicated to traditional farming challenges, with activities such as pezón, milking and the wheelbarrow course, followed by the awarding of the Alpenfest Trepalle 2026 Trophy.
The day will continue with an afternoon of dancing, from 4:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., together with an afternoon snack from 4:30 p.m., bringing the second day of celebrations to a close.
Alpenfest has its roots in transhumance, a centuries-old tradition marking the transition from summer in the high mountain pastures to the return of the animals to the village. Today, that tradition continues to live on as an expression of Livigno’s identity: a community that preserves its roots while transforming them into experiences to be shared with those who visit the valley.
It is precisely this meeting of tradition and contemporary spirit, of local culture and hospitality, that makes Alpenfest such an important part of Livigno’s story. For two days, the mountains are not simply the backdrop to the celebration, but become one of its main protagonists: in the sound of cowbells, in the gestures of farmers, in the flavours of the cuisine, in the music and in the landscapes that accompany the transition into autumn.
Alpenfest is a celebration of the community, but also an invitation to discover Livigno through the elements that continue to define its identity today: its relationship with the mountains, the work of farmers and livestock breeders, a culture rooted in craftsmanship and action, and the simple pleasure of coming together.
Alpenfest 2026 – Celebrate the Alps
26–27 September 2026
Saturday 26 September: Livigno, Plaza Plachéda – from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 27 September: Trepalle – from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Free admission
Lunches: Advance booking for the Alpine Gourmet Lunch on Saturday 26 September is available via MyLivignoPass.