Patronal Feast of Saint Sulpitius
Four days of tradition, cuisine, and celebration in the heart of Arvier
About Feast of Saint Sulpitius
The Patron Saint of Arvier
The Patronal Feast of Saint Sulpitius is the most anticipated winter event in Arvier, a municipality in the upper Aosta Valley, in the province of Aosta. For four days, around the date of the patron saint, the village gathers in the pavilion set up next to the parish church for a celebration that combines the religious dimension with conviviality, following a tradition deeply rooted in the Aosta Valley communities.
Between Table and Tradition
The program alternates moments of games, gastronomy, and dancing. It begins with the card tournament (pinnacola and belotte), typical games of Aosta Valley social life, continues with evening dinners in the heated marquee—from mixed boiled meats with cotechino, potatoes, ratatouille, and minestrone to street food options—and with dancing evenings animated by popular music bands.
The Mass and the Conscripts
The most solemn moment is on Sunday, with the mass in the parish church of Saint Sulpitius. Afterwards, an aperitif accompanies the blessing of the conscripts' scarves, the young people of the same age group who, in Arvier as in many Aosta Valley villages, experience this community rite of passage together. The day concludes with lunch and an afternoon of cheerful tombola (bingo).
A Community Celebration
Organized by the Pro Loco of Arvier, the Feast of Saint Sulpitius is much more than a religious observance: it is the time when the village, in the midst of winter, comes together around its identity, its local cuisine, and the pleasure of being together.
Feast of Saint Sulpitius — edition 2026
From January 15 to 18, 2026, Arvier celebrated its patron saint Saint Sulpitius with the usual four-day program organized by the Pro Loco. The festival opened on Thursday evening with the card tournament, continued with evening dinners in the heated pavilion and dancing evenings, and concluded on Sunday with the mass, the blessing of the scarves for the 2008 conscripts, lunch, and the tombola.
Programme Feast of Saint Sulpitius 2026
Thursday, January 15
- 8:00 PM — Tournament registration
- 8:30 PM — "Baraonda" tournament for pinnacola and belotte
Friday, January 16
- 7:00 PM — Dinner with pulled pork, hamburgers, fries, ribs, buffalo chicken wings, and dessert
- 9:30 PM — Dancing evening with Eporadio (free admission)
Saturday, January 17
- 7:00 PM — Dinner with mixed boiled meats, cotechino, potatoes, ratatouille, minestrone, and dessert
- 9:30 PM — Ballroom dancing evening with I Ragazzi del Villaggio, followed by disco music (free admission)
Sunday, January 18
- 10:30 AM — Mass in the parish church of Saint Sulpitius
- 12:00 PM — Aperitif and blessing of the scarves for the 2008 conscripts
- 12:30 PM — Lunch catered by Le Vélo (mandatory reservation)
- 3:30 PM — Afternoon of fun with tombola
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Getting Here
Arvier is located about 26 km from Aosta, along the SS26 state road towards Mont Blanc. Exit the A5 motorway at Aosta Ovest/Saint-Pierre, then take the SS26.
Prices and Reservations
The card tournament and dinners are subject to a fee. Sunday lunch costs €30 for adults and €15 for children, with mandatory reservations. Dancing evenings have free admission.
Information
Pro Loco of Arvier, tel. +39 340 0501350, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Sulpitius
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Sulpizio e padiglione adiacente
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Sulpizio, 11011 Arvier