Nuova Linfa in Paraloup
Theatre, music, dance, and storytelling in a partisan hamlet at 1,360 metres
About Nuova Linfa
A festival breathing new life into the mountains
Nuova Linfa is the multidisciplinary festival that brings the Borgata Paraloup to life, a hamlet in the municipality of Rittana, in the Stura Valley, in the Province of Cuneo (Piedmont). At an altitude of 1,360 metres, in a symbolic site of the Resistance restored by the Nuto Revelli Foundation, the festival offers ten days of programming spread between spring and summer, from May to July 2026.
The common thread is the dialogue between art, nature, and traditions: theatre, live music, dance, magic, narrative and expressive practices, artist residencies, and screenings intertwine with the landscape of the Cuneo Alps. Paraloup thus becomes a place of cultural encounter where the historical memory of the partisan hamlet blends with contemporary creation.
Where and when
The events take place in the hamlet, which can be reached on foot from Chiot Rosa with a walk of about 45 minutes along the road that climbs from Rittana, in the Stura Valley. The opening weekend of May 2nd and 3rd kicks off the season, which then continues with new dates in July. The setting is that of a small restored Alpine village, nestled in the woods and pastures above the valley floor.
A project by the Nuto Revelli Foundation
The festival is promoted by the organisation that manages Borgata Paraloup, now a laboratory for cultural and social innovation dedicated to preserving partisan memory and mountain heritage. Nuova Linfa was born with the intent of bringing new artistic languages to high altitudes and making the hamlet a vibrant hub during the summer season, welcoming families, hikers, and culture enthusiasts.
What to expect
- Theatre and storytelling performances suitable for children and adults
- Live concerts and musical projects, from folk to singer-songwriter influences
- Narrated walks for families among myths, legends, and nature
- Convivial moments with dinners and traditional Alpine dishes at the hamlet's mountain hut
For those looking for a festival away from large city stages, Nuova Linfa offers an intimate and immersive experience, where art is lived in contact with the mountains and the history of the Stura Valley.
Nuova Linfa â edition 2026
Nuova Linfa 2026
The 2026 season consists of ten days spread between May and July, at Borgata Paraloup in Rittana, in the Stura Valley. The programme intertwines theatre, live music, dance, magic, storytelling, artist residencies, and screenings, with constant attention to the dialogue between art, nature, and Alpine traditions.
The opening weekend of May 2nd and 3rd kicks off the festival; further dates in July are announced by the organisation in the months preceding the events.
Programme Nuova Linfa 2026
Saturday, May 2nd
- Afternoon â Magic and card storytelling show by Looca: a poetic and surprising performance, suitable for children and adults.
- Evening â Debut concert of the Cuneo-based band NŪÃR Arab Folk, a musical project that weaves Western instruments and oriental sounds, for an immersion in the atmospheres of Arab folklore.
- Dinner â Ethnic dinner at the hamlet's mountain hut, with vegetarian options.
Sunday, May 3rd
- 9:30 AM â Departure from Chiot Rosa for a narrated walk dedicated to families and walkers, among myths and legends related to trees and forest inhabitants.
- Following â Convivial polenta meal at the mountain hut.
July 2026 dates
The programme continues with new days in July: the detailed calendar and the names of the artists are communicated by the organisation through the Borgata Paraloup channels. It is recommended to follow updates on Instagram (@nuovalinfa_paraloup) and to contact the hamlet for the full programme.
Highlights Nuova Linfa 2026
Prices Nuova Linfa 2026
Practical information — Nuova Linfa
How to get there
From Cuneo, continue towards Borgo San Dalmazzo and then along the Stura Valley in the direction of Demonte; take the turn-off for the Rittana valley and climb up to Chiot Rosa, where the car park is located. From here, a walk of about 45 minutes, mostly on a dirt road, leads to Borgata Paraloup (1,360 m).
Bookings and information
For schedules, costs of shows and dinners, and for bookings, it is recommended to contact Borgata Paraloup directly at +39 349 6397386 or at [email protected]. Programme updates are also available on Instagram (@nuovalinfa_paraloup).
Tips
The hamlet is reached on foot: wear comfortable trekking shoes and clothing suitable for the mountains, where evening temperatures can be cool even in summer.
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Borgata Paraloup
Borgata Paraloup, 12010 Rittana