Festa della Transumanza

An Alpine Rite Above Lake Garda

The Festa della Transumanza in Tremosine sul Garda, a municipality in the province of Brescia high above Lake Garda, celebrates one of the oldest rites of alpine culture: transhumance, the autumn descent of herds from mountain pastures to the valley floor. It is an event that combines agricultural-pastoral tradition, community celebration, and the promotion of local products.

From Malga Ciapa to Alpe del Garda Dairy

The heart of the day is the herd's journey. The cows set off early in the morning from Malga Ciapa in Tremalzo and descend through the territory, reaching the Alpe del Garda Dairy in Località Polsone. The procession of animals, accompanied by the drovers, is the most evocative and anticipated moment, drawing residents and visitors along the route.

Festival, Flavors, and Families

When the herd arrives, the festival comes alive: Brescian spit-roasted meat and polenta are served at the food stand, while children can have fun with bouncy castles and a mechanical bull. It's an opportunity to get to know the world of mountain pastures and the Alpe del Garda cheese production chain up close, in one of the most fascinating landscapes of the Brescia area, suspended between the mountains and the lake.

Mountain Culture

The Festa della Transumanza is organized by the Pro Loco of Tremosine and represents an important element in promoting the region's agricultural-pastoral traditions. It's a way to keep alive the memory of an ancient craft, that of the drover and the cheesemaker, and to tell the alpine identity of Tremosine sul Garda.