Sagra del Bitto
The festival of the prince of Orobie cheeses
About Sagra del Bitto
Bitto, the gold of the Valtellina Orobie
The Sagra del Bitto in Gerola Alta (Province of Sondrio) is the festival celebrating Bitto, an alpine cheese produced for centuries in the mountain pastures of Val Gerola and Valtellina using traditional techniques. Now in its fiftieth edition, the festival is one of the most important events for understanding the cheesemaking culture of these mountains.
Flavours and traditions of the mountains
The event, organised with the support of the Pro Loco (local tourism board) and valley stakeholders, offers a rich programme:
- Tastings of Bitto and other typical local cheeses and products;
- Guided tours to discover the territory and cheesemaking production;
- Music and folk parades of Valtellina tradition;
- Market of typical mountain products.
One valley, one cheese, one identity
Bitto is more than just a cheese: it is the symbol of Val Gerola's identity and an alpine culture that endures over time. The festival highlights the work of producers and keeps alive the connection between Gerola Alta, its mountains, and its traditions, attracting food and wine enthusiasts from all over the province of Sondrio and beyond.
Sagra del Bitto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 58th, is expected on September 19 and 20, on the usual third weekend of September (the 57th was held on September 20-21, 2025). The historic centre of Gerola Alta hosts tastings of Bitto and other typical products, guided tours, music, and folk parades, as well as a market for mountain products, in a festival celebrating the cheesemaking culture of Val Gerola.
Programme Sagra del Bitto 2026
Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20
- Tastings of Bitto and other typical cheeses and products from the valley
- Guided tours to discover the territory and cheesemaking production
- Music and folk parades of Valtellina tradition
- Market of typical mountain products
The detailed timetable will be published by the organisers in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Sagra del Bitto 2026
Prices Sagra del Bitto 2026
Practical information — Sagra del Bitto
How to get there
Gerola Alta is located at the end of Val Gerola, in the province of Sondrio, reachable via the SP7 road that climbs from Morbegno. The festival takes place in the historic centre of the village.
Admission and dates
Free admission. Tastings are paid. The festival is held on the third weekend of September.
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Where does it take place — Sagra del Bitto
Centro storico di Gerola Alta
Centro storico, 23816 Gerola Alta