Matterhorn Week
A week of events at the foot of the Great Beak
About Matterhorn Week
Seven days at the foot of the Matterhorn
The Matterhorn Week is the summer event that, in mid-July, transforms Valtournenche and the hamlet of Breuil-Cervinia into a grand stage dedicated to the mountain. Organized by the Cervino Turismo Consortium, the festival blends culture, sport, environment, and music, with the Gran Becca — the Matterhorn — as the backdrop for every event.
A multidisciplinary program
The schedule includes concerts, meetings with renowned mountaineers, film screenings, current affairs debates, and workshops for children. The festival also celebrates anniversaries related to the history of the Matterhorn, such as the anniversary of the first ascents, giving a voice to alpine guides, writers, journalists, and artists. All events are free admission, subject to availability.
International sport in the valley
During the week, Valtournenche also hosts major international sporting events, such as the Monte Rosa Walser Waeg by UTMB trail race and the finish of the Tour of the Aosta Valley international cycling race in Breuil-Cervinia. A mix that makes the Matterhorn Week a complete showcase of the Aosta Valley mountain, combining nature, sport, and culture.
Matterhorn Week — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Matterhorn Week takes place from Monday, July 14 to Sunday, July 20 between Valtournenche and Breuil-Cervinia. A program rich in music, mountaineering, cinema, and debates, with prominent national guests and all events free of charge.
Programme Matterhorn Week 2026
Monday, July 14
- 9:00 PM — Concert by the Verrès Choir at the Valtournenche Congress Center.
Tuesday, July 15
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Children's workshop at the Maison de l'Alpage.
Wednesday, July 16
- Evening dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the Matterhorn: Hervé Barmasse and the group L'Orage retrace the history of the Gran Becca with music, stories, and images.
Thursday, July 17
- Alpine skiing: screening of the film "La Valanga Azzurra" with former skier Paolo De Chiesa.
Friday, July 18
- Geopolitics and current affairs meeting "The Power of Time" at the Congress Center.
Saturday, July 19
- 10:30 AM — Meeting on alpine skiing with Mattia Casse and Giorgia Collomb.
- 11:15 AM — Mountaineering with Simon Messner and Tamara Lunger.
- 12:00 PM — Trail running with Francesco Puppi.
- 5:00 PM — "The Voice of the Glaciers".
- 6:30 PM — Concert by Irene Grandi at Lago Blu, Breuil-Cervinia.
- 9:00 PM — Theatrical performance by Sabrina Guzzanti.
During the same weekend, the valley hosts the Monte Rosa Walser Waeg by UTMB trail (July 19) and the finish of the Tour of the Aosta Valley international cycling race in Breuil-Cervinia (July 20).
Highlights Matterhorn Week 2026
Prices Matterhorn Week 2026
Practical information — Matterhorn Week
How to get here
Valtournenche and Breuil-Cervinia can be reached from the A5 motorway (Châtillon-Saint-Vincent exit) and then the SR46. By train, get off at Châtillon-Saint-Vincent station and take a local bus.
Admission
All events of the Matterhorn Week are free, with admission granted until all seats are filled. No reservation is required.
Venues
The events take place between the Valtournenche Congress Center, Lago Blu, and the Maison de l'Alpage in Breuil-Cervinia.
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Where does it take place — Matterhorn Week
Valtournenche e Breuil-Cervinia (Centro Congressi, Lago Blu, Maison de l'Alpage)