Patronal Feast of Saint-Roch and Brossa Cheese Festival of Emarèse
The patronal feast of Erésaz with Tsan, brossa cheese, and Aosta Valley tradition
About Saint-Roch Emarèse
The Patronal Feast of Erésaz
In mid-August, the hamlet of Erésaz, in the municipality of Emarèse (Aosta province), experiences its most anticipated moment of the year with the Saint-Roch Patronal Feast, in honor of Saint Roch, the village patron. It is a deeply felt village festival, capable of attracting residents, holidaymakers, and visitors from all over the Lower Aosta Valley, organized by the Pro Loco of Emarèse.
The Brossa Cheese Festival
The patronal feast is accompanied by the Brossa Cheese Festival, dedicated to one of the most typical products of Aosta Valley dairy tradition. Brossa is a soft cheese made from whey, with a delicate flavor, which once nourished shepherds in the alpine pastures and is now a delicacy: it is mainly enjoyed in the famous combination of polenta and brossa, the star of the food stall alongside concia polenta, grilled meats, and seupa.
Sports, Procession, and Dancing Evenings
The program intertwines sport and tradition: the Tsan Trophy — an ancient Aosta Valley game similar to alpine baseball — opens the festival with youth groups, followed by the palet tournament and, on Ferragosto, the green volley tournament. There is also the Emaresotto market with local crafts and products, the procession and mass in honor of Saint Roch, comedy shows, and free dancing evenings with local orchestras and bands.
A Tradition of the Aosta Valley
The Saint-Roch Feast and the Brossa Cheese Festival tell the identity of Emarèse and the plateau overlooking Saint-Vincent and Châtillon: a small municipality in the Aosta Valley Region that, around its patron saint and an ancient dairy product, renews the bond between the community, the mountains, and its flavors every summer.
Saint-Roch Emarèse — edition 2026
For 2026, the Saint-Roch Patronal Feast and the Brossa Cheese Festival in Emarèse return in mid-August, around the feast day of Saint Roch (August 16th), as the 39th edition. Following the pattern of recent editions, the program will combine the Tsan Trophy, the palet tournament, and the Ferragosto green volley tournament, the Emaresotto market, the procession and mass for the patron saint, shows, and free dancing evenings, with the Pro Loco's food stall dedicated to polenta and brossa and typical Aosta Valley dishes.
Programme Saint-Roch Emarèse 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with definitive dates and times, will be published by the Pro Loco of Emarèse in the weeks prior. Based on recent editions, the festival unfolds over the four days in mid-August:
- First day — Opening with the Tsan Trophy dedicated to youth groups; lunch open to all with athletes and awards ceremony; in the evening, DJ set and comedy show
- Ferragosto (August 15th) — Emaresotto market in the morning; Holy Mass for the Assumption feast day; team tournament of green volley
- Saint Roch's Day — Procession and mass in honor of the patron saint; community lunch
- For all days — Food stall with polenta and brossa, concia polenta, grilled meats, and seupa; free dancing evenings with local orchestras and bands
The Brossa Cheese Festival celebrates the typical Aosta Valley dairy product served with polenta. Updated details available through the Pro Loco of Emarèse.
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Practical information — Saint-Roch Emarèse
How to get there
Emarèse is located on the plateau above Saint-Vincent and Châtillon, in the Lower Aosta Valley. By car from the A5 motorway (Verrès or Châtillon-Saint-Vincent exit), drive up towards the town. The festival takes place at the sports field in the hamlet of Erésaz.
Admission and Meals
Free admission. Food stall by the Pro Loco with polenta and brossa and typical Aosta Valley dishes; free dancing evenings. Registration is required for some tournaments.
Information
Pro Loco of Emarèse and their social media channels. Program distributed in the weeks prior by the Pro Loco and on the lovevda.it portal.
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Where does it take place — Saint-Roch Emarèse
Campo sportivo di Erésaz, Emarèse