Pralibro — Prali Book Festival
A month of books, meetings, and culture in the upper Val Germanasca
About Pralibro
Pralibro: Books head to the mountains
Founded in 2002, Pralibro is one of the most beloved and popular book festivals in Piedmont. It takes place in Prali, a small mountain village in the Waldensian Valleys, in the Province of Turin, at an altitude of over 1,400 meters in the upper Val Germanasca. For nearly a month, the village becomes a meeting point for readers, authors, and publishers, offering an intimate and informal atmosphere rarely found in large city festivals.
A bookstore in the Waldensian Temple
The heart of the festival is the Waldensian Temple in Borgo Ghigo, which for the duration of the event turns into a fully-fledged bookstore managed by the historic Turin bookshops Claudiana and Il Ponte sulla Dora. The festival was born from the collaboration between booksellers Rocco Pinto and Sara Platone and the Waldensian community of Prali, and for over twenty years, it has intertwined the local dimension of the Valleys with an open perspective on the world.
More than just book presentations
Pralibro is much more than a series of presentations: the program alternates meetings with authors with theatrical readings, concerts, film screenings, excursions on the trails of the Waldensian Valleys, astronomical observations, and workshops for children and families. Topics range from the history of Protestantism to mountain stories, from international current affairs to philosophical reflection, always with a focus on the quality of the guests.
A summer appointment in Prali
Attending Pralibro means combining reading with the discovery of an authentic alpine territory: the village of Prali, its trails, its Waldensian history, and its hospitality. It is an ideal opportunity for those looking for a mountain vacation that does not compromise on culture, in one of the most evocative places in Piedmont. All events are free to attend, while children's workshops are free upon reservation.
Pralibro — edition 2026
The 23rd edition of Pralibro returns to Prali, in the upper Val Germanasca, from July 25 to August 22, 2026. For nearly a month, the Waldensian Temple of Borgo Ghigo hosts over thirty meetings with authors, accompanied by theatrical readings, concerts, screenings, excursions in the Waldensian Valleys, a stargazing evening, and workshops for the little ones. The bookstore, set up for the duration of the festival by the Claudiana and Il Ponte sulla Dora bookshops, is also confirmed.
Programme Pralibro 2026
Author presentations
The 2026 program features over 30 meetings with authors. Among the announced guests:
- Stefania Belmondo — Ho imparato a vincere
- Asmae Dachan — Siria, il giorno dopo
- Niccolò Zancan — L'ultimo operaio
- Giulia Lombezzi — L'estate che ho ucciso mio nonno
- Enzo Bianchi — Fraternità
- Gustavo Zagrebelsky — Memoria di casa
Theater, music, and cinema
- Theatrical reading with Marina Bassani
- Concert by the La Grangia band
- Screening of the film Una mole di lavoro, with director Marino Bronzino
Outdoors and for children
- August 2 — "On the wolf's trail" excursion
- August 19 — Stargazing with telescopes
- Workshops for children: creative writing, collage, and animated readings
The full daily program can be viewed and downloaded in PDF format on the official website pralibro.org.
Highlights Pralibro 2026
Prices Pralibro 2026
Practical information — Pralibro
Where
Waldensian Temple of Prali, Borgo Ghigo 27, 10060 Prali (TO), in the upper Val Germanasca.
When
Every summer, between July and August. The bookstore is open Monday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 16:00-19:30, and Sundays 11:30-13:00 and 16:00-19:30.
Admission
All meetings are free to attend. Workshops for children and families are free upon reservation.
Reservations and contacts
Reservations via WhatsApp at +39 366 4651692. Full program and updates on pralibro.org and on social media channels Facebook and Instagram (@pralibro).
How to get there
Prali can be reached by car from Pinerolo by going up the Val Germanasca along the SP169. A car is recommended, given the mountain location of the village.
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Where does it take place — Pralibro
Tempio Valdese di Prali
Borgo Ghigo 27, 10060 Prali