Moncenisio Summer Markets

A Sunday market in the smallest village of the Metropolitan City of Turin

The Moncenisio Summer Markets are the event that brings the town of Moncenisio to life every summer. This tiny alpine village in the Cenischia Valley is nestled at the foot of the Moncenisio Pass in Piedmont. With its very few inhabitants, Moncenisio is one of the smallest municipalities in Italy: for this reason, the Sunday market becomes a precious meeting point, attracting residents, vacationers, and hikers passing through on the mountain road.

Farm-to-table products and mountain crafts

The initiative, promoted by the Municipality of Moncenisio, was created to showcase local commerce and support small local businesses. The stalls feature farm-to-table products from local farms and artisans: depending on the producers present, you can find alpine cheeses, honey, jams, mountain herbs and vegetables, preserves, and traditional handicrafts. It is a great opportunity for conscious shopping, meeting the people who grow and produce the goods, and taking home the authentic taste of the Turin valleys.

When and where

The markets are held every Sunday during the summer months, with continuous hours from morning to evening, in the town's new market area along Via Regione Lago. Admission is free, and the outdoor setting at high altitude makes the visit pleasant even on the hottest summer days, when Moncenisio offers the refreshing coolness of the alpine climate.

Between market and excursion

The location of Moncenisio makes the market the ideal starting point for a day in the mountains: the village is the Italian gateway to the Moncenisio Pass, a historic crossing between Piedmont and Savoy, and is located a short distance from the large artificial lake and the trails that cross the plateau. After browsing the stalls, many visitors continue toward the pass for a hike or a scenic stop.

An appointment for the community

More than just a fair, the Summer Markets represent a way for the Moncenisio community to keep village life vibrant during the summer season and to introduce visitors to the identity of this corner of the Province of Turin. Dates and the list of participating producers are published annually on the Municipality's official portal.