Polenta Academy
Six gastronomic weekends in the structures of Val Tartano
About Polenta Academy
Polenta takes center stage in Val Tartano
The Polenta Academy is the autumn food and wine event organized by the Pro Loco Val Tartano, in the municipality of Tartano, in the province of Sondrio. For six weekends, the valley's accommodations dedicate their menus to polenta, the symbolic dish of mountain cuisine.
Tradition and innovation
Every year, chefs offer a new menu: alongside traditional dishes — polenta concia, polenta taragna — there are new pairings with meat, game, vegetables, legumes, and fish, as well as desserts made with buckwheat and corn, with options also suitable for vegetarians and celiacs. The flour used comes from corn grown in the valley and stone-ground.
A weekend in the Orobie Alps
Participating establishments include Albergo Miralago, La Gran Baita, Vallunga, Rifugio Il Pirata, and Rifugio Beniamino. Packages include dining only or a formula with overnight stay, to fully experience the atmosphere of Val Tartano, one of the most picturesque and less touristy valleys in the alpine Lombardy region.
Polenta Academy — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Polenta Academy is scheduled for autumn, with the established formula of six weekends between October and November. The precise dates and menus for each establishment will be published by Pro Loco Val Tartano on the official website in the weeks prior.
Programme Polenta Academy 2026
The detailed dates and menus for 2026 will be published on the official website. The usual formula includes:
- Six gastronomic weekends between October and November
- Menus dedicated to polenta from appetizer to dessert, varying by establishment
- Participating establishments: Albergo Miralago, La Gran Baita, Vallunga, Rifugio Il Pirata, Rifugio Beniamino
- Option for overnight stay in the valley's accommodations
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Practical information — Polenta Academy
How to get there
Val Tartano is reached from Talamona/Morbegno by driving up the side valley; it's a mountain road with hairpin turns. The nearest train station is Morbegno.
Reservations
Menus by reservation at participating establishments. Estimated price: €35 for dining only, €70 with overnight stay (specific packages vary by establishment). Information on the official website.
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Where does it take place — Polenta Academy
Val Tartano