Saint Gottard's Feast
The patron saint's feast in one of the smallest villages in Valmalenco
About Saint Gottard's Feast
The patron saint of a mountain village
The Saint Gottard's Feast is the patronal feast of Spriana, one of the smallest municipalities in the province of Sondrio, located at the entrance to Valmalenco. Saint Gottard, patron saint of merchants, is celebrated on May 4th.
An ancient tradition
The church dedicated to the saint dates back to the second half of the 15th century, and since then, on the occasion of the patronal feast, a fair of artisan crafts was held, which was known throughout Valtellina. On Saint Gottard's Day, a solemn mass was celebrated, followed by a procession with the confraternities, from the parish church to the small church of Madonna della Speranza and back along the path behind the church.
Living memory of Valmalenco
The Ecomuseo della Valmalenco includes the Saint Gottard's Feast among its traditional events, recognizing its identity value for the community. Participating means discovering an authentic corner of the Lombard mountains, where faith and collective memory endure over time despite the small size of the village.
Saint Gottard's Feast — edition 2026
In 2026, Spriana's Saint Gottard's Feast will be held in May, around the liturgical commemoration of the patron saint (May 4th), following the village's established tradition. The detailed program will be announced by the parish and the Pro Loco of Spriana in the weeks prior.
Programme Saint Gottard's Feast 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be announced by the parish. The traditional structure of the feast, documented by the Ecomuseo della Valmalenco, includes:
- Solemn Holy Mass in the Church of Saint Gottard
- Procession with the confraternities, from the parish church to the small church of Madonna della Speranza and back
- Community convivial moments
Highlights Saint Gottard's Feast 2026
Prices Saint Gottard's Feast 2026
Practical information — Saint Gottard's Feast
How to get there
Spriana can be reached from Sondrio by taking the road up Valmalenco; the village is located on the slope overlooking the Mallero stream. Limited parking in the village center.
Information
For details on dates and the program, it is useful to contact the parish or the Pro Loco of Spriana.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Saint Gottard's Feast
Chiesa di San Gottardo