Patronal Feast of Saint Margaret in Entrèves

The Patronal Feast of Saint Margaret 2026 renews the summer appointment of the hamlet of Entrèves, at the foot of Mont Blanc. The feast follows the traditional structure: solemn mass with the choirs of Valdigne, procession with the statue of the patron saint carried by Les Amis d'Entrèves and accompanied by the Courmayeur-La Salle band and folklore groups, polenta distribution, and zero-acoustic-impact fireworks display. The precise calendar will be published by the parish of Saint Margaret.

Traditional structure of the feast

Based on recent editions, the Saint Margaret feast unfolds over two days around July 20:

Main Sunday

• 10:00 AM — Mass in the parish church of Saint Margaret
• 4:00 PM — Performance by the folklore group Les Frustapots de Gressan through the streets of Entrèves
• 5:30 PM — Solemn mass with the choirs of Valdigne, civil and military authorities, and folklore groups, followed by the procession with the statue of the saint carried by Les Amis d'Entrèves, accompanied by the Courmayeur-La Salle band, the Frustapots, village children, and confraternities
• 7:30 PM — Distribution of the traditional dinner (polenta with sausage or tripe)
• 9:30 PM — Zero-acoustic-impact fireworks display

Following Tuesday

• 11:00 AM — Mass at the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de la Guérison
• 6:15 PM — Procession through Entrèves with bands and folklore groups, and final distribution of the traditional dinner

Program and 2026 dates on the website of the parish of Saint Margaret.

How to get there

Entrèves is a hamlet of Courmayeur, at the entrance of Val Ferret, reachable by car (exit Courmayeur from the A5 motorway) or by local buses. It is also the starting point for Skyway Monte Bianco.

Admission

Access to the feast and ceremonies is free. Traditional polenta is distributed to participants.

Period

Mid-to-late July feast, in the heart of alpine summer. Light clothing is recommended, with a warm layer for the evening.