Nou Fân Fèsta

The solidarity festival of the Angrogna AIB volunteers

The Nou Fân Fèsta — which means "let's celebrate again" in the Occitan language — is the most anticipated summer event in Angrogna, a small town in the Angrogna Valley within the Metropolitan City of Turin, in the heart of the Pinerolo Waldensian valleys. It is organized by the AIB Volunteer Team (Forest Firefighting) of Angrogna, in collaboration with the Spazio Il Passel, at località Passel 332.

Originally conceived as a one-and-a-half-day gathering, the event has grown over the years into a full three-day festival with a clear goal: to raise funds to equip the team with proper vehicles and gear and, more recently, to renovate the volunteers' future headquarters in the Bruere area, along the provincial road 163.

Three days of tradition, sport, and music

The program weaves together the typical ingredients of a Piedmontese village festival with the spirit of the Occitan valleys. It kicks off on Friday evening with a convivial dinner featuring local dishes, followed by dancing and disco nights. Saturday is dedicated to sports, with football and beach volleyball tournaments, as well as cycling excursions along the trails of the Angrogna Valley. Sunday is the highlight: stalls featuring local producers and hobbyists, the famous "Zampettata al Passel" dog walk, a community lunch, and the symbolic inauguration of new firefighting vehicles purchased with the funds raised.

A community caring for its territory

More than just a local festival, the Nou Fân Fèsta tells the story of the deep bond between the inhabitants of Angrogna and their mountains. The AIB volunteers are on the front lines of preventing and fighting the forest fires that threaten the valley slopes: participating in the festival means concretely supporting those who protect this natural heritage. The atmosphere is that of an authentic and welcoming Alpine village, where people gather for music, good food, and activities for all ages, from the youngest children to mountain bike enthusiasts.

Where it takes place

The event is held in località Passel, a hamlet of Angrogna nestled in the greenery of the province of Turin, in Piedmont. It is an ideal setting for those looking to discover a lesser-known corner of the Waldensian valleys, combining hiking, local culture, and conviviality.