Patronal Feast of Saint Blaise
The patron saint's feast in the village of Valle Arroscia, between procession and band
About Saint Blaise in Montegrosso Pian Latte
Saint Blaise, patron of Montegrosso
In Montegrosso Pian Latte, a small municipality in the Province of Imperia nestled in the upper Valle Arroscia, February 3rd is the most important day of the year: the feast of Saint Blaise, the town's patron saint. It is a recurrence that draws not only the inhabitants of the village but the entire community of the valley, in an atmosphere of deep participation.
Procession, confraternities, and band
The heart of the feast is the religious celebration, with the solemn mass followed by the procession through the village streets. Numerous confraternities and a broad institutional representation, with the presence of many local mayors, take part in the procession. Accompanying the procession with its music is the Banda musicale Città di Alassio, which lends solemnity to the day.
A community feast
At the end of the celebrations, the Confraternity of the SS. Annunziata offers a convivial refreshment in the Pro Loco hall, a moment of unity for the entire Valle Arroscia. For those visiting the Imperia hinterland in winter, the feast of Saint Blaise is an opportunity to discover a mountain village that preserves its religious and community traditions intact.
Saint Blaise in Montegrosso Pian Latte — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Feast of Saint Blaise took place on February 3rd in Montegrosso Pian Latte. The solemn mass was officiated by Don Carmelo Licciardello and concelebrated by local and diocesan priests. The procession through the village streets saw the participation of numerous confraternities and a broad institutional representation, with many mayors from the area and regional councilor Alessandro Piana.
Accompanying the procession was the Banda musicale Città di Alassio. Afterwards, the Confraternity of the SS. Annunziata offered a convivial refreshment in the Pro Loco hall, a moment of unity for the entire valley.
Programme Saint Blaise in Montegrosso Pian Latte 2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Solemn mass in honor of Saint Blaise, officiated by Don Carmelo Licciardello with local and diocesan priests
- Procession through the village streets with the confraternities and the Banda Città di Alassio
- Convivial refreshment organized by the Confraternity of the SS. Annunziata at the Pro Loco hall
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Practical information — Saint Blaise in Montegrosso Pian Latte
How to get there
Montegrosso Pian Latte can be reached from Imperia by going up the Valle Arroscia (SP453), about an hour's drive. Mountain road.
When
February 3rd, Saint Blaise's Day. Solemn mass and procession throughout the day.
Admission
Free. Religious celebrations are open to all.
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Where does it take place — Saint Blaise in Montegrosso Pian Latte
Montegrosso Pian Latte
Centro storico, 18020 Montegrosso Pian Latte