Valtellina flavours in the ancient village of the magnan
In Lanzada, in the Province of Sondrio, in the heart of Valmalenco, the hamlet of Vetto is an ancient mountain village linked to the tradition of the magnan, the travelling coppersmiths who once repaired pots and copper objects, travelling from town to town. It is in this historic nucleus of stone houses that the Sagra di Vetto comes to life every summer, a festival that intertwines gastronomy, memory, and mountain identity.
The protagonist of the sagra is the typical Valtellina cuisine, with its most beloved dishes: pizzoccheri, buckwheat pasta with savoy cabbage, potatoes, and cheese; sciatt, the typical buckwheat fritters filled with melted cheese; and bresaola, the cured meat symbol of the valley. A genuine offering that tells the story of the territory through its most authentic flavours.
The evening is accompanied by live music and the intimate and evocative atmosphere of the village of Vetto, where the stone houses and alleys create a timeless setting. It is a festival that enhances the hamlet and its history, attracting residents and visitors from Valmalenco and the entire Region of Lombardy.
Valmalenco is one of the most beautiful valleys in the province of Sondrio, famous for its mountains, soapstone quarries, and hiking trails. The Sagra di Vetto is the perfect opportunity to discover a hidden village and taste true Valtellina cuisine in an authentic setting.
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the ancient village of Vetto, a hamlet of Lanzada in Valmalenco, hosts the 19th edition of the Sagra di Vetto. The festival celebrates the flavours of Valtellina tradition amidst the stone houses of a historic hamlet linked to the figure of the magnan, the ancient travelling coppersmiths.
On the table, the great classics of mountain cuisine - pizzoccheri, sciatt, and bresaola - accompanied by live music. As announced by the organizers, the detailed programme and posters will be published as soon as they are available on the official website.
The detailed programme for the 19th edition, with times and musical performances, will be published on the official website sagradivetto.it as soon as it is available. The evening features typical Valtellina cuisine (pizzoccheri, sciatt, bresaola) and live music in the village of Vetto.
The traditional Valtellina pizzoccheri and sciatt enjoyed in the charming stone village of Vetto, with live music.
Lanzada is located in Valmalenco, in the Province of Sondrio. By car, it can be reached from Sondrio by going up the valley; the hamlet of Vetto is reachable from the centre of Lanzada. The sagra takes place in the ancient village of Vetto.
The sagra takes place in the evening. For the detailed programme and posters, consult the official website sagradivetto.it or write to [email protected].
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Borgo di Vetto
Località Vetto, 23020 Lanzada