Apolide Drops — I Ministri at Pian dell'Azaria
Zero-impact high-altitude concert in the Gran Paradiso National Park
About Apolide Drops Valprato Soana
A concert at 1,650 meters in the Gran Paradiso
Apolide Drops is the satellite format of the historic Apolide experience, a widespread cultural festival in the Canavese area built around three keywords: sustainability, territory, and respect for the environment. The Valprato Soana stage, in a small municipality within the Metropolitan City of Turin in Piedmont, belongs to the ARIA section, dedicated to high-altitude events in natural settings. Here, music is not heard in an amphitheater, but at 1,650 meters above sea level, at Pian dell'Azaria, inside the Gran Paradiso National Park.
A zero-impact day, on foot only
Pian dell'Azaria is accessible exclusively on foot: you can hike independently or join the guided trek organized in collaboration with the Consorzio Forestale del Canavese. The walk is not just a transfer, but an integral part of the experience: along the path, a sound excursion is planned with special microphones and headphones to listen to the sounds of nature, accompanied by environmental guides and a dedicated sound engineer. It is Apolide's way of turning the journey into a listening experience, and the wait for the concert into a discovery of the Soana landscape.
I Ministri and the "Between Music and Words" dialogue
The heart of the day is the acoustic set by I Ministri, one of the most recognizable bands in Italian independent rock. The concert is accompanied by a dialogue session, Between Music and Words, a discussion with the band that delves into the story of the region and the meaning of performing in such a place. To complete the day, food and wine offerings from local producers and the Giovani Vignaioli Canavesani allow visitors to discover the flavors of the Canavese at altitude.
Sustainability and territory
The event is part of a broader project to enhance the Canavese valleys, supported by the GAL Valli del Canavese and a network of public and private partners. The zero-impact philosophy is not just a slogan: the travel arrangements, the choice of locations, and the collaboration with the Gran Paradiso National Park aim to make culture and the environment coexist without forcing nature. For those visiting the Province of Turin, Apolide Drops in Valprato Soana is a rare opportunity to experience a concert as a mountain adventure.
Apolide Drops Valprato Soana — edition 2026
La giornata del 31 maggio 2026
La quinta edizione di Apolide Drops ha eletto il Pian dell'Azaria, a 1650 metri nel cuore del Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso, come palcoscenico della sua tappa in alta quota a Valprato Soana. Il luogo è raggiungibile solo a piedi: chi ha scelto il trekking guidato ha potuto salire con il Consorzio Forestale del Canavese, vivendo lungo il cammino un'escursione sonora con microfoni e cuffie per ascoltare i suoni della natura, insieme a guide ambientali e a un fonico dedicato.
Il set de I Ministri
In quota la band ha proposto un set acustico, affiancato dal momento di dialogo Tra musica e parole a cura di Federica Damiani. A completare l'esperienza, le proposte enogastronomiche degli operatori locali e dei Giovani Vignaioli Canavesani. L'evento, a ingresso gratuito su prenotazione, ha registrato il tutto esaurito (posti esauriti per le esperienze guidate).
Programme Apolide Drops Valprato Soana 2026
Domenica 31 maggio 2026 — Pian dell'Azaria, Valprato Soana (1650 m)
Sezione ARIA — eventi in alta quota nel Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso. La location è raggiungibile solo a piedi, in autonomia o con il trekking guidato.
- Trekking guidato con il Consorzio Forestale del Canavese fino al Pian dell'Azaria
- Escursione sonora lungo il percorso: microfoni e cuffie speciali per ascoltare i suoni della natura, con guide ambientali e fonico dedicato
- I Ministri — set acustico in quota
- Tra musica e parole — dialogo con la band, a cura di Federica Damiani
- Proposte enogastronomiche degli operatori locali e dei Giovani Vignaioli Canavesani
Programma sviluppato con il sostegno del GAL Valli del Canavese nell'ambito del progetto "E-change" (Programma di Cooperazione Interreg ALCOTRA 2021-2027).
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Practical information — Apolide Drops Valprato Soana
How to get there
Pian dell'Azaria can only be reached on foot, starting from the Valprato Soana (TO) area. You can hike on your own or book the guided trek with the Consorzio Forestale del Canavese. We recommend high-altitude appropriate hiking clothing and footwear (1,650 m).
Reservations and costs
The day is free to attend, but booking is mandatory: spots are limited and guided experiences must be reserved in advance on the official website. Reservations and the full program are available at tolocals.com/apolide-drops.
Services
On-site, there are food and wine stands featuring products from local operators and the Giovani Vignaioli Canavesani.
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Where does it take place — Apolide Drops Valprato Soana
Pian dell'Azaria
Pian dell'Azaria, 10080 Valprato Soana