Feast of the Patron Saint of Montjovet
The longest patronal feast of the Aosta Valley summer
About Feast of the Patron Saint of Montjovet
The longest patronal feast in the valley
The Feast of the Patron Saint of Montjovet, a municipality in the lower Aosta Valley in the province of Aosta, is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8th. With about ten days of programming, it is considered the longest patronal feast of the Aosta Valley summer: an anticipated event that involves the entire community and the many visitors to the area.
Music, flavours, and traditions
The schedule alternates musical and dance evenings, themed dinners (from the "friends' dinner" to evenings featuring fish, mushrooms, paella, and boiled meat), the funfair, Belote and palet tournaments, as well as the usual self-service restaurant managed by volunteers. There is also space for traditions with the day dedicated to the Alpini (Italian Alpine troops), which includes a parade, Holy Mass, and dancing.
Profumo di Cedro, the art of the chainsaw
The true attraction of the feast is "Profumo di Cedro", the international chainsaw carving competition held in the sports area of the Berriat district. Italian and foreign sculptors compete, shaping wood into works of art through speed carving and official competition, with a Sunday award ceremony. The event is organized by Polisportiva Montjovet ASD with the support of the Municipality and the Aosta Valley Region.
Feast of the Patron Saint of Montjovet — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Feast of the Patron Saint of Montjovet celebrates the Nativity of the Virgin Mary around September 8th, with the usual ten-day program that makes it the longest patronal feast of the Aosta Valley summer. Between musical and dance evenings, themed dinners, the funfair, Belote and palet tournaments, the day dedicated to the Alpini with parade and Holy Mass, and the spectacular international chainsaw carving competition Profumo di Cedro in the Berriat sports area, the village in the lower Aosta Valley comes alive again with its identity event. The exact dates and detailed program will be announced by Polisportiva Montjovet ASD closer to the event.
Programme Feast of the Patron Saint of Montjovet 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with precise dates, will be published by Polisportiva Montjovet ASD in the weeks prior. The traditional structure of the feast includes:
- Profumo di Cedro — international chainsaw carving competition in the Berriat sports area (speed carving, official competition, and Sunday award ceremony)
- Day of the Alpini (September 8th): parade, Holy Mass, and dancing
- Musical and dance evenings
- Themed dinners and self-service restaurant
- Belote and palet tournaments
- Funfair
Updates on dates and guests will be available on the channels of the Municipality of Montjovet and Polisportiva.
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How to get there
Montjovet can be reached by car from the A5 motorway (Verrès or Châtillon-Saint-Vincent exit), along the SS26. Nearest train station: Verrès.
Information
Feast organized by Polisportiva Montjovet ASD. Some communal lunches and dinners require advance booking.
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Where does it take place — Feast of the Patron Saint of Montjovet
Area sportiva di Berriat