Festa della Madonna delle Grazie a Susen
The alpine pasture festival deeply felt by the inhabitants of Vervio
About Festa della Madonna delle Grazie
An Alpine Pasture Festival
The Festa della Madonna delle Grazie a Susen is a popular alpine pasture festival in the municipality of Vervio, in the province of Sondrio. It is held on the first Sunday of August at the small church dedicated to the Madonna delle Grazie, located at the Susen alpine pasture, at an altitude of about 1500 meters.
Devotion and Community
The festival is deeply cherished by the inhabitants of Vervio and its hamlets: the religious moment at the mountain church is accompanied by the conviviality of the festival. Linked to the event is the Corsa di Susen, a non-competitive walk along the path connecting the village of Rogorbello to Susen, part of the festival's tradition.
The Mountain of Vervio
Climbing to Susen means immersing yourself in the most authentic alpine Lombardy, amidst pastures and trails of the middle Valtellina. The event is organized by Pro Loco Vervio in collaboration with the Municipality of Vervio and the Parish of Rogorbello, expressing the community spirit of these mountain villages.
Festa della Madonna delle Grazie — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa della Madonna delle Grazie a Susen falls on Sunday, August 2, the first Sunday of the month according to tradition. The festival takes place at the small church of the Susen alpine pasture and includes the religious moment and the conviviality of the festival. The Corsa di Susen, a non-competitive walk along the path from Rogorbello to the pasture, organized by Pro Loco Vervio, is also scheduled.
Programme Festa della Madonna delle Grazie 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be announced by Pro Loco Vervio. The usual structure of the festival includes:
- Ascent to the Susen alpine pasture and Corsa di Susen (non-competitive walk from Rogorbello)
- Religious service at the Church of the Madonna delle Grazie
- Conviviality and refreshments of the alpine pasture festival
Highlights Festa della Madonna delle Grazie 2026
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Practical information — Festa della Madonna delle Grazie
How to get there
Vervio is located in the middle Valtellina, along the SS38; the Susen alpine pasture is reached on foot along the path starting from the hamlet of Rogorbello. Hiking footwear recommended.
Information
Pro Loco Vervio and Municipality of Vervio.
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Where does it take place — Festa della Madonna delle Grazie
Alpe di Susen (chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie)