Festa di San Rocco

San Rocco in Caspoggio

The Festa di San Rocco is one of the most cherished events of the summer in Caspoggio, a municipality in Valmalenco, in the Province of Sondrio, nestled in the Valtellina mountains at over 1,000 meters above sea level. The festival, dedicated to San Rocco, falls around Ferragosto and combines two deeply rooted traditions in the village: mountain sports and Valtellina cuisine.

La Corsa sui Munt

August 15th is dedicated to the Corsa sui Munt, a mountain running race organized by ASD Caspoggio. The course winds along the trails and pastures surrounding the village—the munt in dialect—offering athletes and enthusiasts the challenge of elevation changes and, at the same time, spectacular views of Valmalenco and the surrounding peaks. It is an event that celebrates the deep bond between the community and its mountain.

La Pizzocherata di San Rocco

August 16th is the day of the Pizzocherata di San Rocco: starting from 7:00 PM, at the marquee set up at the elementary schools in Caspoggio, the famous pizzoccheri are served, the signature dish of Valtellina made with buckwheat pasta, savoy cabbage, potatoes, and cheese. The evening is accompanied by the accordion and live music, in an atmosphere of genuine and convivial village celebration.

A Mountain Tradition

More than just a gastronomic event, the Festa di San Rocco is a moment of identity for Caspoggio and for the entire Valmalenco. Between the exertion of the race, the aroma of pizzoccheri, and the notes of the accordion, the festival tells the story of Valtellina's mountain culture and renews every year the community spirit of a village that thrives on summer and winter tourism.