Feast of Our Lady of the Snows at the hamlet of Mühnes
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Feast of Our Lady of the Snows at the hamlet of Mühnes

05 Aug 2025
Issime — Valle d'Aosta/Vallée d'Aoste (007)

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Edition 2025 — Madonna delle Nevi of Mühnes

On August 5, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of the Snows was renewed in Issime at the alpine hamlet of Mühnes, at 2007 metres in the San Grato Valley. As tradition dictates, the day combined the morning ascent, Mass in the small alpine chapel around 11:00 AM, distribution of polenta and milk by the Pro Loco, and musical accompaniment, in a mountain setting deeply linked to the Walser culture of the Lys Valley.

In 2025, the festival also followed the established rite. From the morning, participants climbed the San Grato Valley to reach the chapel of Mühnes; around 11:00 AM, Holy Mass was celebrated in the alpine chapel, followed by the distribution of polenta and milk by Pro Loco Issime and musical accompaniment in the afternoon.

The Feast of Our Lady of the Snows on August 5th is a recurring event in the high-altitude sanctuaries throughout Aosta Valley: in Issime, it takes on the character of an alpine pasture festival of the Walser community, blending faith, walking, and conviviality.

Where does it take place — Madonna delle Nevi of Mühnes

Cappella della Madonna delle Nevi, villaggio di Mühnes (2007 m), Vallone di San Grato

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Madonna delle Nevi of Mühnes in brief

Sacred music Gastronomy Mountain Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Valle d'Aosta/Vallée d'Aoste

History of Madonna delle Nevi of Mühnes

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