Sagra delle Trofie di Castagne – Festa d'Autunno

Chestnut trofie, the taste of autumn

The Sagra delle Trofie di Castagne, part of the Festa d'Autunno, is one of the most characteristic gastronomic events in Busalla, a municipality in the Valle Scrivia in the province of Genoa. The stars are chestnut trofie, the typical Ligurian pasta made with chestnut flour, which tells the story of peasant tradition and the ingenuity of the hinterland's simple cuisine.

A festival of flavours and tradition

The sagra (traditional festival) enlivens the town with food stalls where you can taste chestnut trofie and other traditional autumn dishes, accompanied by markets, music, and entertainment. The Festa d'Autunno is a community event that celebrates the arrival of the cold season with its most genuine flavours, bringing together residents and visitors.

An Authentic Ligurian Event

The event is included among the Authentic Ligurian Events 2026, the programme with which the Liguria Region supports the territory's traditional festivals. This recognition testifies to the sagra's value as an authentic expression of the Valle Scrivia's gastronomic culture and as an opportunity to promote the Genoese hinterland.

Busalla and the Valle Scrivia

A historic crossroads between Genoa and Piedmont, Busalla is a lively municipality in the Ligurian hinterland, also known for the Festa delle Rose dedicated to the Syrup Rose. The Sagra delle Trofie di Castagne enriches its calendar with an autumn event that celebrates the flavours of the mountains and the traditions of the Valle Scrivia.