Festa Patronale dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio
Saltrio celebrates its patron saints in Valceresio
About Patronale di Saltrio
Saltrio and its patron saints
The patronal feast of Saints Gervasius and Protasius is the most cherished event in Saltrio, a small municipality in Valceresio, in the province of Varese, at the foot of Monte Orsa and a stone's throw from the Swiss border. The two martyr saints, celebrated on June 19th, are the protectors of the town, and the feast revolves around them, combining religious observance with community celebration.
A day of celebration at the oratory
The heart of the festivities is the outdoor area of the Oratory of San Giovanni Bosco, which hosts the craft market, food stalls, and entertainment. Local entities participate in the feast, from the Pastoral Community of S. Elia to the Filarmonica Saltriese, from the Gruppo Alpini to the numerous associations of Saltrio, in a collaboration that gives the day a strong community spirit.
The 'Terre di Confine' (Borderlands)
The Saltrio feast is part of the 'Terre di Confine' summer calendar, which brings together events from the municipalities of Valceresio — Cantello, Viggiù, Saltrio, and Clivio — transforming the valley into a large, widespread stage for traditions, gastronomy, and culture. It's a way to discover this corner of the province of Varese, in Lombardy, where the town also has historical ties to the extraction and processing of stone.
Patronale di Saltrio — edition 2026
In 2026, the patronal feast of Saints Gervasius and Protasius in Saltrio returns in June, around the 19th. The feast is part of the 'Terre di Confine' summer calendar, which, also in 2026, brings together events from the municipalities of Valceresio.
As per tradition, the day takes place at the Oratory of San Giovanni Bosco, with the craft market on the lawn in front, stalls, and entertainment curated by Saltrio's associations. The detailed program will be announced by the Municipality and the Pastoral Community closer to the feast.
Programme Patronale di Saltrio 2026
June 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality of Saltrio and the Pastoral Community. Based on tradition, the feast includes:
- Religious celebrations in honor of Saints Gervasius and Protasius
- The craft market on the lawn in front of the Oratory of San Giovanni Bosco
- Food stalls and entertainment moments
- Initiatives by Saltrio's associations, including the Filarmonica Saltriese and the Gruppo Alpini
Highlights Patronale di Saltrio 2026
Prices Patronale di Saltrio 2026
Practical information — Patronale di Saltrio
Where
Oratory of San Giovanni Bosco, Saltrio (VA), in Valceresio.
How to get there
Saltrio is located in Valceresio, in the province of Varese, near the Swiss border, reachable by car from the Varese and Arcisate routes.
When
The feast is celebrated in June, corresponding to the feast day of Saints Gervasius and Protasius (June 19th) and the closest weekend. For the detailed program, please refer to the channels of the Municipality and the Pastoral Community.
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Where does it take place — Patronale di Saltrio
Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco
Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco, 21050 Saltrio