Festa di San Lucio al Passo San Lucio
The mountain festival at the pass between Val Cavargna and Switzerland
About Festa di San Lucio
A festival at the Alpine pass
The Festa di San Lucio takes place in one of the most evocative locations in Val Cavargna, in the province of Como: Passo San Lucio, an Alpine pass on the border with Switzerland, within the municipality of San Nazzaro Val Cavargna. Here stands the historic small church dedicated to San Lucio, revered as the patron saint of herdsmen and cheesemakers.
The cheesemakers' saint
The figure of San Lucio is deeply linked to the alpine pasture culture of these mountains, where cheese production has shaped the lives of communities for centuries. The festival, held on July 12th, is a moment of devotion and identity for those who live and work in the mountains, between Val Cavargna and the Swiss side.
Mass, lunch, and songs at high altitude
The day begins with mass celebrated in the church of San Lucio, followed by a convivial lunch at the mountain huts and stands set up by associations, including the Amici di Cavargna. The afternoon is enlivened by traditional songs accompanied by the accordion, in a simple and authentic Alpine festival atmosphere, immersed in the grand landscape of the Larian Alps.
Festa di San Lucio — edition 2026
The Festa di San Lucio 2026 takes place on July 12th at Passo San Lucio, in the territory of San Nazzaro Val Cavargna. The day follows the traditional format: mass in the church of San Lucio, convivial lunch at the mountain huts and association stands, and in the afternoon, traditional songs accompanied by the accordion. An authentic mountain festival, immersed in the landscape of the Larian Alps.
Programme Festa di San Lucio 2026
July 12, 2026 - Passo San Lucio
- Holy Mass in the church of San Lucio
- Convivial lunch at the mountain huts and association stands (including Amici di Cavargna)
- Afternoon with traditional songs accompanied by the accordion
Highlights Festa di San Lucio 2026
Prices Festa di San Lucio 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Lucio
Where
Chiesa di San Lucio, Passo San Lucio, territory of San Nazzaro Val Cavargna (CO), on the border with Switzerland. Reachable on foot along the paths of Val Cavargna.
When
July 12th.
Admission
Free. Lunch at the mountain huts and association stands.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Lucio
Chiesa di San Lucio, Passo San Lucio
Passo San Lucio, 22010 San Nazzaro Val Cavargna