Festival of the Ancient Villages of the Costiera dei Cech
Re-enactments, festivals and Celtolimpiadi among the villages of the Costiera dei Cech
About Festival of the Ancient Villages
A widespread festival on the Costiera dei Cech
The Festival of the Ancient Villages is a travelling event involving three municipalities on the Costiera dei Cech, the sunny side of lower Valtellina, in the province of Sondrio: Traona, Cino, and Cercino. For a weekend, the three villages transform into a grand journey of history, traditions, and flavours, connected by a free shuttle.
The Celtolimpiadi of Cino
The village of Cino is the realm of the Celtolimpiadi: skill challenges inspired by ancient Celtic peoples, featuring archery, hay tossing, and obstacle courses with shields. All accompanied by the Costiera's pizzoccherata, bringing Valtellina's signature dish to the table. Cino also hosts an Olympic five-ring walk.
History, flavours, and community
In the other villages, medieval taverns, ancient crafts, falconry, encampments, historical re-enactments, donkey rides, and typical menus with polenta, pizzoccheri, and local wines follow one another. The festival, organized by the Municipalities of Traona, Cino, and Cercino together with their respective Pro Loco associations and the Porte di Valtellina Tourist Consortium, has enjoyed great public success since its first edition, confirming itself as an event capable of enhancing the heritage and traditions of this part of the province of Sondrio.
Festival of the Ancient Villages — edition 2026
The 2026 festival enlivens the villages of Traona, Cino, and Cercino on April 25 and 26, preceded by a conference on April 24 (8:30 PM). In Cino, the Celtolimpiadi will feature archery, hay tossing, and obstacle courses with shields, as well as the Olympic five-ring walk and the Costiera's pizzoccherata. In the other villages: medieval tavern, ancient crafts, falconry, medieval encampment, re-enactment of the Thirty Years' War battle, donkey rides, and typical menus. Free shuttle between the three towns.
Programme Festival of the Ancient Villages 2026
Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26
In Cino
- Celtolimpiadi: archery, hay tossing, obstacle course with shields
- Olympic five-ring walk
- Costiera's pizzoccherata
In the other villages
- Traona: medieval tavern, ancient crafts, falconry, playroom
- Cercino: medieval encampment, re-enactment of the Thirty Years' War battle
- Donkey rides, tours with a jester, typical menus (polenta, pizzoccheri, local wines)
Free shuttle between the three villages.
Highlights Festival of the Ancient Villages 2026
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Practical information — Festival of the Ancient Villages
Where
Villages of Traona, Cino, and Cercino, Costiera dei Cech (SO). In Cino: Celtolimpiadi and pizzoccherata.
How to get there
By car from SS38 dello Stelvio, lower Valtellina. Free shuttle between the three villages.
Admission
Free entry; tastings and menus are paid.
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Where does it take place — Festival of the Ancient Villages
Borgo di Cino (Costiera dei Cech)