Alpini in Langa Gathering

The traveling gathering of the 'Black Feathers'

The Alpini in Langa Gathering is an annual event that, with each edition, selects a different municipality in the Langhe area to unite the Alpini Groups belonging to the ANA Cuneo Section. It is a deeply felt appointment for local communities, capable of transforming the squares and alleys of small villages for a day into a meeting place between generations, where Alpine tradition intertwines with the rural and farming identity of one of Piedmont's most famous areas.

The sixteenth edition in Barbaresco

In 2026, the baton passed to Barbaresco, a small municipality in the Province of Cuneo known worldwide for the wine that bears its name, overlooking the UNESCO heritage hills. The sixteenth edition of the gathering brought together 'Black Feathers' from various municipalities of the Langhe and Roero: among the protagonists were the Alpini Groups of Monteu Roero and Montaldo Roero, welcomed by the municipal administration and the host Alpini Group.

Parade, memory, and conviviality

The heart of the day is the parade through the village streets, with the groups' banners, marching bands, and labari (standard-bearers) crossing the historic center. There is no shortage of honors to the Fallen, with the laying of a wreath and a moment of reflection in front of the monument, as well as official ceremonies with speeches by civil and association authorities. The convivial part, with the Alpine lunch and sharing among participants, traditionally closes the event.

An event with a strong identity

More than just a festival, the Alpini in Langa Gathering is an opportunity to keep alive the traditions and the spirit of service of the Alpini corps, deeply rooted in the communities of the Granda. The traveling format, which involves a different municipality each year, strengthens the bond between the Langhe towns and celebrates values such as memory, solidarity, and brotherhood. For those visiting the Langhe hills, attending the gathering means experiencing an authentic page of Piedmontese culture firsthand.