Creativamente – ideas, shapes and colours of fantasy

Creativamente: the craftsmanship of fantasy in Macugnaga

In the heart of the Valle Anzasca, at the foot of the majestic east face of Monte Rosa, the Walser village of Macugnaga (Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont) hosts Creativamente – ideas, shapes and colours of fantasy, a market dedicated to creative crafts and handmade goods. The event brings the Piazza del Municipio in the Staffa district—the village's main hub—to life, transforming it into an open-air showcase of creativity.

What to expect

For an entire day, stalls line the square, offering handmade items, small works of ingenuity, original creations, and gift ideas. It is the perfect opportunity for those looking for a unique piece, far from mass production, and for those who want to discover the work of the artisans who bring this corner of the mountains to life. The market's simple and genuine format blends perfectly with the village atmosphere and the slow pace of summer holidays at high altitude.

• Stalls featuring creative crafts and handmade products
• Original creations, giftware, and gift ideas
• A stroll among exhibitors in the heart of Staffa
• Alpine setting of the Valle Anzasca, at the foot of Monte Rosa

A recurring event

Creativamente is one of the events that the Pro Loco of Macugnaga hosts several times throughout the year, with editions spread across the summer and other peak tourist periods in the village. The August summer edition is one of the most popular, thanks to the influx of holidaymakers and hikers who choose Macugnaga as their base for walks, via ferratas, and climbs towards Monte Rosa.

Macugnaga and the Walser culture

Visiting Macugnaga also means immersing yourself in Walser culture: the village preserves wooden architecture, traditions, and a community history that has spanned centuries in the shadow of the mountain. The market thus becomes not only a moment for artisanal shopping but also an opportunity to discover a territory with a strong identity, located in one of the most evocative valleys in Piedmont.