Sagra del Civet — Fiha di Civet
Chamois in civet, a taste of the high mountains in Gran Paradiso
About Sagra del Civet
A festival in the Gran Paradiso Park
The Sagra del Civet, also known by the patois name Fiha di Civet, takes place in Valsavarenche, a municipality in the Aosta Valley that lies entirely within the Gran Paradiso National Park, in the province of Aosta. It is the quintessential summer food and wine event of the town, organized by the Pro Loco Valsavarenche at the Dégioz pavilion, the main village.
Chamois civet
The absolute star is the chamois in civet, a traditional mountain dish. The meat is marinated for several days in abundant wine flavored with spices and then slow-cooked stewed, until a robust and aromatic stew is obtained. Served with polenta, the civet tells a story of hearty cuisine, linked to hunting and the alpine environment, capable of warming even the high-altitude August evenings.
An evening of celebration
The festival is traditionally held on the second Saturday of August. The dinner, prepared by Pro Loco volunteers, is served in multiple shifts and with the option of takeaway, by reservation, to manage the flow of guests. After dinner, the celebration continues with music and dancing, in a convivial atmosphere that brings together locals, holidaymakers, and hikers passing through the Park. For those visiting the Aosta Valley in summer, the Fiha di Civet is an authentic opportunity to savor Aosta Valley gastronomic culture right in the territory where it originated.
Sagra del Civet — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra del Civet — Fiha di Civet will be held, as tradition dictates, on the second Saturday of August in Valsavarenche, at the Pro Loco pavilion in Dégioz. The main dish is chamois in civet, marinated in wine and spices and served with polenta. The dinner, curated by Pro Loco volunteers, is offered in multiple shifts and with takeaway option, by reservation, and the evening concludes with music and dancing. The definitive date will be confirmed by the Pro Loco closer to the event.
Programme Sagra del Civet 2026
Second Saturday of August 2026 — Dégioz, Valsavarenche
- From the evening — Opening of the kitchen and start of dinner service with chamois in civet and polenta, prepared by Pro Loco volunteers
- Dinner served in multiple shifts and with the possibility of takeaway, by reservation
- Late evening — Music and dancing to continue the celebration
Detailed times and the definitive date will be communicated by Pro Loco Valsavarenche closer to the event. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Highlights Sagra del Civet 2026
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Practical information — Sagra del Civet
How to get there
Valsavarenche can be reached by car from Aosta, exiting at Villeneuve from the main road and driving up the valley towards Gran Paradiso to the hamlet of Dégioz. There are no train stations in the valley: the nearest is Aosta.
Reservations
Dinner is paid and by reservation, served in multiple shifts with the option of takeaway. To book, contact Pro Loco Valsavarenche (tel. 0165 905703, [email protected]).
When
Traditionally the second Saturday of August; the definitive date is communicated by the Pro Loco closer to the event.
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Where does it take place — Sagra del Civet
Padiglione Pro Loco, Dégioz
Frazione Dégioz, 11010 Valsavarenche