Profumo di Cedro – International Chainsaw Wood Sculpture Competition of Montjovet
When the chainsaw becomes art, in the heart of the Aosta Valley
About Profumo di Cedro
The art of the chainsaw on stage in Montjovet
Profumo di Cedro is an international chainsaw wood sculpture competition held in Montjovet, a municipality in the lower Aosta Valley near Aosta, as part of the Patronal Feast. The event, hosted in the sports area of the Berriat district, brings together Italian and international sculptors who compete to shape large logs of wood using only chainsaws, in front of the public.
Speed carving and official competition
The competition is divided into several stages: speed carving, speed trials where artists create a sculpture in a limited time, and the official competition, which takes place over several days culminating in Sunday's awards ceremony. The theme is chosen each time by the municipal administration, and the created works remain the property of the Municipality, enriching the territory.
An event of international appeal
Having grown year by year, the event has become a major draw for fans of this particular art form, capable of attracting sculptors from various countries to Montjovet. Organized by Polisportiva Montjovet ASD with the support of the Municipality and the Aosta Valley Region, it is now one of the highlights of the Patronal Feast and a showcase for the Aosta Valley village.
Profumo di Cedro — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Profumo di Cedro renews the appointment in Montjovet with the art of the chainsaw, within the Patronal Feast of the Aosta Valley village. In the Berriat sports area, Italian and international sculptors will compete in speed carving and the official competition, culminating in Sunday's awards. The theme of the competition is chosen by the municipal administration, and the created works remain the property of the Municipality. Precise dates and the list of participating artists will be published by Polisportiva Montjovet ASD closer to the event.
Programme Profumo di Cedro 2026
The detailed program and the list of sculptors for the 2026 edition will be announced by Polisportiva Montjovet ASD in the weeks prior. The traditional structure of the competition includes:
- Log drawing and speed carving (speed trials)
- Official competition over several days in the Berriat sports area
- Sunday awards ceremony
The event is part of the Montjovet Patronal Feast program. Updates will be available on the Municipality's and Polisportiva's channels.
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How to get there
Montjovet can be reached by car from the A5 motorway (Verrès or Châtillon-Saint-Vincent exit), along the SS26. Nearest train station: Verrès. The competition is held in the Berriat sports area.
Information
Free admission event, part of the program for the Montjovet Patronal Feast, organized by Polisportiva Montjovet ASD.
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Where does it take place — Profumo di Cedro
Area sportiva di Berriat