Aquile di San Martino Alpine Guides Festival
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Aquile di San Martino Alpine Guides Festival

14 Aug 2025 — 15 Aug 2025
Primiero San Martino di Castrozza — Trento (022)

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Edition 2025 — Aquile Festival

The 2025 edition of the Aquile Alpine Guides Festival took place in San Martino di Castrozza on August 14th and 15th. On the evening of the 14th, the traditional "eco-friendly" torchlight procession descended from Cima Rosetta, while Ferragosto featured Holy Mass with the blessing of the ropes, a concert by the Coro Sass Maor, and climbing demonstrations open to the public.

2025 Edition Program

On Thursday, August 14th, from 9:00 PM, the "eco-friendly" torchlight procession of the Aquile Alpine Guides, the Mountain Rescue, and the Guardia di Finanza descended from Cima Rosetta, visible from Piazzetta Sass Maor; for those wishing to experience the evening from above, a mountain dinner was organized starting from Baita Colverde (by reservation, €45). Around 10:20 PM, the arrival in the village was accompanied by Tyrolean music.

Friday, August 15th, Ferragosto, at 10:30 AM, Holy Mass was held at the Church of San Martino, accompanied by the Coro Sass Maor of Primiero, with the blessing of the ropes and the guides' parade to the Sports Hall. From 12:30 PM, lunch was served with typical Primiero specialties, followed by the choir concert; from 1:00 PM, climbing demonstrations and free trials were open to all.

Programme

Thursday, August 14, 2025

  • 9:00 PM — "Eco-friendly" torchlight procession of the "Aquile" Alpine Guides, Mountain Rescue, and Guardia di Finanza from Cima Rosetta, visible from Piazzetta Sass Maor
  • Mountain dinner starting from Baita Colverde (by reservation, €45 — includes lift, dinner, guide accompaniment, torch, and mulled wine)
  • Approx. 10:20 PM — Arrival in the village with Tyrolean music until Piazzetta Sass Maor

Friday, August 15, 2025 — Ferragosto

  • 10:30 AM — Holy Mass at the Church of San Martino accompanied by the Coro Sass Maor of Primiero, blessing of the ropes, and guides' parade to the Sports Hall
  • From 12:30 PM — Lunch with typical Primiero menu and Coro Sass Maor concert
  • From 1:00 PM — Climbing demonstrations and free trials open to the public

Highlights

The night torchlight procession from Cima Rosetta and the blessing of the ropes during the Ferragosto Mass.

Prices

Free participation in celebrations and climbing trials. Mountain dinner at Baita Colverde by reservation: €45.

Where does it take place — Aquile Festival

San Martino di Castrozza

Piazzetta Sass Maor, 38054 Primiero San Martino di Castrozza

Contact Aquile Festival

Tel
+39 0439 768867

Aquile Festival in brief

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History of Aquile Festival

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