La Pass Pitchü - Festival of the Valleys of La Thuile
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions

La Pass Pitchü - Festival of the Valleys of La Thuile

When the mountain unites two valleys across the border

La Thuile — Valle d'Aosta/Vallée d'Aoste (007)
Dates 21 Jun — 21 Jun 2026
Location La Thuile (007)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About La Pass Pitchü

La Pass Pitchü celebrates the opening of the Little Saint Bernard Pass, the ancient pass that has united the Aosta Valley with French Tarentaise for centuries. A day of cross-border celebration featuring artisans from both valleys, cheeses, bread, wines, and mountain specialities, with entertainment and music. The event is held alternately between La Thuile and Séez: in 2026, it's the Aosta Valley village's turn to welcome friends and visitors from both sides.

A Festival that Unites Two Valleys

The Pass Pitchü - Festival of the Valleys was created to celebrate a symbolic moment in mountain life: the opening of the Little Saint Bernard Pass, the pass at over 2,000 metres that connects the Aosta Valley with French Tarentaise. For centuries, this pass has been a route for exchange, trade, and encounters between the two sides of the Alps, and the festival renews its spirit every year.

Artisans, Flavours, and Friendship Without Borders

The event brings together artisans from both valleys with stands, typical products, and mountain specialities: cheeses, bread, wines, and gastronomic excellences from the region. Music, entertainment, and "smiling faces" accompany a day designed to showcase "excellences, emotions, and friendship without borders".

Alternating Between Italy and France

The event takes place alternately between La Thuile and Séez (France), highlighting its cross-border nature. In 2026, the municipality of La Thuile, in the province of Aosta, will host the festival in its main town. An opportunity to experience the shared Alpine culture between the Aosta Valley and Savoy.

La Pass Pitchü — edition 2026

On June 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM, the main town of La Thuile hosts La Pass Pitchü - Festival of the Valleys, dedicated to the opening of the Little Saint Bernard Pass. A day of stands, crafts, mountain specialities, music, and entertainment uniting the Aosta Valley and French Tarentaise.

The 2026 edition of La Pass Pitchü - Festival of the Valleys takes place on June 21 in the main town of La Thuile, host of the rotation with Séez in France. Starting at 9:00 AM, the Aosta Valley village welcomes artisans and producers from both valleys with stands, scents, and typical products: cheeses, bread, wines, and Alpine specialities. The festival, organized by the Consorzio Operatori Turistici La Thuile, celebrates the opening of the Little Saint Bernard Pass with music, entertainment, and a spirit of "friendship without borders".

Programme La Pass Pitchü 2026

Sunday, June 21

  • From 9:00 AM — opening of stands by artisans and producers from both valleys in the main town of La Thuile
  • Exhibition and sale of typical products: cheeses, bread, wines, and mountain specialities
  • Music and entertainment throughout the day

The detailed program with participating artisans and entertainment schedules will be published on the official website lathuile.it.

Highlights La Pass Pitchü 2026

The meeting between artisans from the Aosta Valley and Tarentaise; typical products from both valleys; the celebration of the opening of the Little Saint Bernard Pass.

Prices La Pass Pitchü 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — La Pass Pitchü

How to Get There

La Thuile can be reached by car from the A5 motorway (Morgex exit), then take the SS26 towards the Little Saint Bernard Pass. Nearest train station: Pré-Saint-Didier.

Admission

Free admission event. For information: Consorzio Operatori Turistici La Thuile, tel. +39 0165 883049.

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Where does it take place — La Pass Pitchü

Capoluogo di La Thuile

Piazzale Fiera snc, 11016 La Thuile

Contact La Pass Pitchü

Tel
+39 0165 883049

La Pass Pitchü in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions Folklore Crafts Outdoor International Valle d'Aosta/Vallée d'Aoste

History of La Pass Pitchü