Feast of Our Lady of the Serta in Monteviasco
Two days of faith and tradition in the car-free village of Monteviasco
About Our Lady of the Serta
The car-free village
Monteviasco, a hamlet of Curiglia con Monteviasco, is one of the most fascinating and secluded villages in the Province of Varese: perched above the Val Veddasca, at over 900 meters above sea level, it can only be reached on foot along the ancient mule track or by cable car. Here, every spring, the community gathers for the Feast of Our Lady of the Serta, dedicated to the sanctuary that overlooks the village.
Saturday: the itinerant concert
The festival begins on Saturday evening with an itinerant concert by the Coro Stella del Cornet, which leads participants through the stone streets of the village to the church of Saints Martino and Barnaba. It is a evocative moment, where the choir's voices intertwine with the solemn atmosphere of the medieval alleys.
Sunday: the procession to the sanctuary
The main day is Sunday. From the church, the procession to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Serta departs, accompanied by the Banda di Curiglia and the choir. An ancient tradition, which each year entrusts a 'Priora' (female leader) with the symbolic role of guiding the festival. From noon, in the Brondò area, refreshments are offered with sausages, sweets, and drinks, in a convivial mountain atmosphere.
A festival that restores the community
The event, organized by the Parish of San Vittore together with the association Monteviasco Borgo e Natura APS and local entities, also has a charitable purpose: the proceeds support the restoration of historical symbols of the village. For two days, the cable car operates continuously, allowing residents and visitors to easily reach this hidden corner of Lombardy.
Our Lady of the Serta — edition 2026
The Feast of Our Lady of the Serta 2026 will animate Monteviasco on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31.
On Saturday at 8:30 PM, the Coro Stella del Cornet will present an itinerant concert through the village streets to the church of Saints Martino and Barnaba. On Sunday at 10:30 AM, the procession to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Serta will depart from the church, accompanied by the Banda di Curiglia and the choir; this year, the role of Priora is entrusted to Rita Dellea. From noon, refreshments will be available in Brondò with sausages, sweets, and drinks. The cable car will operate continuously from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM on both days.
Programme Our Lady of the Serta 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Itinerant concert by the Coro Stella del Cornet through the stone streets of the village, ending at the church of Saints Martino and Barnaba
Sunday, May 31, 2026
- 10:30 AM — Gathering at the church of Saints Martino and Barnaba and procession towards the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Serta, accompanied by the Banda di Curiglia and the Coro Stella del Cornet (Priora: Rita Dellea)
- From 12:00 PM — Refreshments in the Brondò area with sausages, sweets, and drinks
The cable car will operate continuously from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM on both days. The proceeds from the festival support the restoration of the bell tower clock, a historical symbol of the village.
Highlights Our Lady of the Serta 2026
The itinerant concert by the Coro Stella del Cornet through the stone streets of Monteviasco and the procession to the sanctuary with the Banda di Curiglia.
Prices Our Lady of the Serta 2026
Practical information — Our Lady of the Serta
When
Last weekend of May, Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Where
Village of Monteviasco and Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Serta, Curiglia con Monteviasco (VA).
How to get there
Monteviasco is reachable on foot along the mule track or by cable car from Ponte di Piero (operating 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM during the festival). By car to Curiglia/Ponte di Piero from Luino in about 30 minutes.
Refreshments
From noon, refreshments in Brondò with sausages, sweets, and drinks. Proceeds support the restoration of the village's historical symbols.
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Where does it take place — Our Lady of the Serta
Santuario della Madonna della Serta, Monteviasco