Feast of Saint Margaret in Entrèves

The Feast of Saint Margaret 2026 renews the summer appointment in the hamlet of Entrèves, at the foot of Mont Blanc. The festival follows the traditional structure: solemn mass with the choirs of Valdigne, procession with the statue of the patron saint carried by Les Amis d'Entrèves and accompanied by the Courmayeur-La Salle band and folk groups, polenta distribution, and a zero-acoustic-impact fireworks display. The precise schedule will be published by the parish of Saint Margaret.

Traditional Festival Structure

Based on recent editions, the Feast of Saint Margaret unfolds over two days around July 20th:

Main Sunday

• 10:00 AM — Mass in the parish church of Saint Margaret
• 4:00 PM — Performance by the folk group Les Frustapots de Gressan through the streets of Entrèves
• 5:30 PM — Solemn mass with the choirs of Valdigne, civil and military authorities, and folk groups, followed by the procession with the statue of the saint carried by Les Amis d'Entrèves, accompanied by the Courmayeur-La Salle band, the Frustapots, children, and confraternities
• 7:30 PM — Distribution of the traditional dinner (polenta with sausage or tripe)
• 9:30 PM — Zero-acoustic-impact fireworks display

Following Tuesday

• 11:00 AM — Mass at the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de la Guérison
• 6:15 PM — Procession through Entrèves with bands and folk groups, and final distribution of the traditional dinner

2026 program and dates on the parish of Saint Margaret website.

Getting Here

Entrèves is a hamlet of Courmayeur, at the entrance to Val Ferret, reachable by car (Courmayeur exit of the A5 motorway) or by local buses. It is also the starting point for the Skyway Monte Bianco.

Admission

Access to the festival and ceremonies is free. Traditional polenta is distributed to participants.

Period

Mid-to-late July festival, in the midst of alpine summer. Light clothing is recommended, with a warm layer for the evening.