Chantar l'Uvern 17th Edition — "Where the Vultures Fly"

A journey through the wings of the great Alpine birds of prey

"Where the Vultures Fly" is one of the highlights of the 17th edition of Chantar l'Uvern, the historic cultural festival that brings the towns of the Cottian Alps to life from Candlemas to May Day with events dedicated to nature, mother tongues, and mountain traditions. In Sant'Antonino di Susa, within the Metropolitan City of Turin, this meeting joins the "Champions of Biodiversity" series, guiding the audience on a discovery of the great birds of prey that dominate the skies of the Alpine Piedmont.

The protagonists: bearded vultures and griffon vultures

The evening focuses on the biology of bearded vultures and griffon vultures, two protected species that have returned to the skies of the Alps after decades of absence. Through images and stories, we discover their ecological role as "nature's cleaners": by feeding on animal carcasses, these vultures play a fundamental role in the balance of mountain ecosystems. The meeting also addresses the threats that still weigh on their conservation and the protection efforts carried out in the area.

The voice of the park ranger

The event is led by Giuseppe Roux Poignant, a park ranger for the Cottian Alps Protected Areas, who shares his direct field experience with the public. The narrative combines scientific rigor with a passion for the mountains, in an educational format suitable for everyone, from families to nature enthusiasts.

A festival that weaves nature and culture

Every year, Chantar l'Uvern involves dozens of municipalities in the Susa, Chisone, Sangone, and Germanasca Valleys, offering conferences, screenings, excursions, and workshops linked to Occitan, Franco-Provençal, and French culture. In Sant'Antonino di Susa, the 2026 edition confirms the festival's naturalistic vocation with a meeting that highlights the biodiversity of the Piedmontese Alps and the identity of the territory.

Organization

The event is promoted by the Associazione Borgo Sant'Agata in collaboration with the Municipality of Sant'Antonino di Susa and the Cottian Alps Protected Areas, as part of the Chantar l'Uvern program in Piedmont.