Festa della Madonna della Visitazione
The Marian festival at the beginning of July in Pedesina
About Madonna della Visitazione
The Madonna della Visitazione in Pedesina
In the heart of Valgerola, in the province of Sondrio, Pedesina is known for being the smallest municipality in Italy by population. Despite its minimal size, the village keeps its religious traditions alive: among these, the festa della Madonna della Visitazione (Feast of the Visitation of Mary), celebrated at the beginning of July.
The recurrence, linked to the liturgical commemoration of the Visitation of Mary, is experienced with Holy Mass and procession, moments that have marked the village's summer for generations. The Pro Loco of Pedesina supports the parish in the organisation, helping to keep alive a popular devotion that endures best in small mountain centres.
For those visiting Valgerola in summer, the festival is an opportunity to get to know the community dimension of this corner of the province of Sondrio up close, where every event on the calendar takes on a special value precisely because of the rarity of its inhabitants.
Madonna della Visitazione — edition 2026
The festa della Madonna della Visitazione 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, July 5th, as indicated by the official calendar of the Pro Loco of Pedesina. The day is marked by traditional religious moments: Holy Mass and the procession through the village streets.
The event symbolically opens Pedesina's summer calendar, which continues in the following months with the feast of San Rocco, the polenta festival, and other events promoted by the Pro Loco in Valgerola.
Programme Madonna della Visitazione 2026
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Holy Mass
- Procession
The times of the celebrations will be announced by the parish and the Pro Loco of Pedesina in the preceding days.
Highlights Madonna della Visitazione 2026
Practical information — Madonna della Visitazione
Where
Pedesina (SO), Valgerola, province of Sondrio. The celebrations take place at the village church.
When
Beginning of July (in 2026, July 5th).
Organisation
Parish of Pedesina with the support of the Pro Loco of Pedesina (via San Rocco 2, 23010 Pedesina).
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