70th Anniversary of the Reano Alpini Group

Seventy years of the Alpini in Reano

In May 2026, the Reano Alpini Group reached the prestigious milestone of its 70th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the local Alpini organized three days of events in close synergy with the Turin ANA Section, turning the small town in the Metropolitan City of Turin into a gathering point for Alpini, authorities, and the local community.

Reano, between Val Sangone and Val di Susa

Reano is a small town in Piedmont, located about thirty kilometers from Turin between the Val Sangone and the lower Val di Susa, known for its castle and the parish church of San Giorgio Martire. In a community of just over 1,700 inhabitants, the Alpini Group has been a cornerstone of local life, volunteering, and traditions for decades: the 70th-anniversary celebration was experienced as a true collective festival.

The festival program

The festivities took place over the weekend of May 15–17, 2026:

• Friday, May 15: Community dinner accompanied by an emotional singing performance, marking the convivial opening of the event.
• Sunday, May 17, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM: The official gathering with the assembly of the Alpini, institutional ceremonies, flag-raising, wreath-laying, and the solemn commemorative parade through the town streets.

The ANA Valsusa Fanfare

The musical heart of Sunday's events was the ANA Valsusa Fanfare, conducted by maestro Danilo Bellando, which accompanied the procession and ceremonies with traditional Alpini marches and songs, providing participants with one of the most moving moments of the gathering.

A gathering of memory and solidarity

More than just an anniversary, the event served as an opportunity to reflect on the Group's history, honor deceased members, and reaffirm the values of volunteering, solidarity, and attachment to the land that define the National Alpini Association. The event was part of the busy calendar of gatherings and celebrations that animated the entire Turin ANA Section and Piedmont—a region with a deep-rooted Alpini tradition—throughout 2026.