Sagra della Seupa à la Vapelenentse
In Valpelline, the festival of bread and fontina soup, among the oldest in the Aosta Valley.
About Sagra della Seupa
The Seupa, soul of Valpelline
The Sagra della Seupa à la Vapelenentse is one of the most deeply rooted gastronomic festivals in the Aosta Valley. It takes place in Valpelline, a village in the Gran San Bernardo valley, and revolves around an iconic dish: the Seupa à la Vapelenentse, the soup that bears the village's name.
A humble recipe that became a symbol
The Seupa originates from peasant cuisine focused on using up ingredients: stale white bread and fontina cheese are layered, moistened with broth, covered with melted butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon, then slowly baked. The result is a warm, comforting, and hearty dish, now recognized with the Communal Designation of Origin which protects its authentic preparation.
More than half a century of celebration
With over fifty editions held, the festival follows a well-established program: the opening evening on Friday with music, Holy Masses, large communal lunches and dinners featuring Seupa on the weekend, and dancing evenings with live bands and entertainment groups. On Monday, the event concludes with the patron saint's day festival.
In the heart of the Gran San Bernardo valley
Valpelline is also the gateway to a charming alpine valley: here you can find the Fontina Museum and the Museum of the Resistance, as well as walking paths along the Ru Pompillard. For the Aosta Valley Region, the Seupa represents one of its flagship traditional dishes, and its festival is the perfect opportunity to discover it where it was born.
Sagra della Seupa — edition 2026
The 56th Sagra della Seupa à la Vapelenentse enlivens Valpelline from Friday, July 24 to Monday, July 27, 2026. The Pro Loco prepares the Seupa — stale white bread and fontina, broth, melted butter, and cinnamon, baked — served during the large communal meals on Saturday and Sunday.
The program alternates religious and convivial moments: Holy Masses, lunches and dinners featuring Seupa, dancing evenings with live bands, the performance of the village's philharmonic band, and entertainment groups. The festival concludes on Monday with the patron saint's day celebrations. A gluten-free menu is also available.
Programme Sagra della Seupa 2026
Friday, July 24
- 10:00 PM — Mobile disco with bar service, pizza, and fries; free entry
Saturday, July 25
- 10:30 AM — Holy Mass in the church
- 12:30 PM — Lunch with traditional dishes, in collaboration with the Municipality of Valpelline
- 7:30 PM — Dinner with Seupa and assorted menu
- 9:00 PM — Dancing evening with Moreno il Biondo; free entry, with performances by dancers and the Bandoli entertainment group
Sunday, July 26
- 10:30 AM — Holy Mass, followed by a performance by the Valpelline Philharmonic Band "Hybou en Musique"
- 12:30 PM — Lunch with Seupa, assorted menus, and gluten-free option
- 3:00 PM — Afternoon dance with Loris Gallo; free entry, with dancers and the Bandoli entertainment group
- 7:30 PM — Dinner with Seupa and assorted menu (while supplies last)
Monday, July 27
- Patron saint's day festival of Valpelline
Indicative program based on the usual structure of the festival: any updates on the Pro Loco of Valpelline channels.
Highlights Sagra della Seupa 2026
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Practical information — Sagra della Seupa
How to get there
Valpelline can be reached from Aosta by driving up the Gran San Bernardo valley (about 15 km). Driving is the most practical means; during the festival days, parking areas are set up near the event grounds.
When
Last weekend of July, until the Monday of the patron saint's day festival. 2026 Edition: July 24-27.
Costs
Free admission; lunches and dinners featuring Seupa are charged according to the Pro Loco's price list. Gluten-free menu available.
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