Procession of the Mount
The historic procession of Triora towards Mount Forcarum
About Procession of the Mount
A Vow from the 18th Century
The Procession of the Mount is one of the oldest and most evocative religious rites of the Imperia hinterland. In Triora, in the upper Argentina valley, the procession originated from a vow by the Parliament of Triora in 1756, in gratitude to Providence for the end of a devastating infestation that threatened the crops and the local economy.
The Statue and the Bearers
The heart of the procession is the statue of Our Lady of Mercy, a work by the Genoese sculptor Paolo Olivari created in the mid-19th century, weighing approximately 300 kg. Eight bearers take turns carrying it along the mountain path, accompanied by a 55 kg crucifix and the black cross of the hooded penitents of the Confraternity of the Good Death.
The Blessing of the Fields
The procession culminates at Mount Forcarum, with the symbolic rite against pests and the blessing of the fields, perpetuating the original meaning of the vow. Organized by the Parish of Triora with the Confraternity of the Good Death, it is recognized as an Authentic Event of Liguria for its historical, religious, and cultural value.
Procession of the Mount — edition 2026
The 260th edition of the Procession of the Mount was held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, the second Sunday after Easter. The day began with the 10:30 AM mass in the parish church of Triora.
This was followed by the procession towards Mount Forcarum: eight bearers took turns carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mercy (approx. 300 kg), accompanied by the 55 kg crucifix and the black cross of the penitents of the Confraternity of the Good Death. The rite of blessing the fields was renewed at Forcarum.
Programme Procession of the Mount 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026 — Triora
- 10:30 AM — Opening mass in the parish church
- Following — Procession towards Mount Forcarum with the statue of Our Lady of Mercy (8 bearers in rotation)
- At Forcarum — Symbolic rite against pests and blessing of the fields
Hooded penitents of the Confraternity of the Good Death with crucifix and black cross.
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Practical information — Procession of the Mount
Where
Triora (IM), parish church and path towards Mount Forcarum, upper Argentina valley.
How to get there
Triora can be reached by car by going up the Argentina valley from Arma di Taggia. The village is one of the highest in the Imperia hinterland.
When
Second Sunday after Easter. Opening Mass at 10:30 AM in the parish church, followed by the procession in the mountains. Free admission.
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Where does it take place — Procession of the Mount
Chiesa parrocchiale di Triora e Monte Forcarum