San Lucio Festival at San Lucio Pass
The mountain festival at the pass between Val Cavargna and Switzerland
About San Lucio Festival
A festival at the Alpine pass
The San Lucio Festival takes place in one of the most evocative locations in Val Cavargna, in the province of Como: San Lucio Pass, an alpine pass on the border with Switzerland, in the municipality of San Nazzaro Val Cavargna. Here stands the historic small church dedicated to San Lucio, venerated as the patron saint of mountain dwellers and cheesemakers.
The cheesemakers' saint
The figure of San Lucio is deeply linked to the alpine pasture culture of these mountains, where cheese production has shaped the lives of communities for centuries. The festival, which falls on July 12th, is a moment of devotion and identity for those who live and work in the mountains, between Val Cavargna and the Swiss side.
Mass, lunch, and songs at altitude
The day begins with mass celebrated in the church of San Lucio, followed by a convivial lunch at the huts and stands set up by associations, including the Friends of Cavargna. The afternoon is enlivened by traditional songs accompanied by the accordion, in a simple and authentic alpine festival atmosphere, immersed in the grand landscape of the Larian Alps.
San Lucio Festival — edition 2026
The San Lucio Festival 2026 takes place on July 12th at San Lucio Pass, in the territory of San Nazzaro Val Cavargna. The day follows the traditional structure: mass in the church of San Lucio, convivial lunch at the huts and association stands, and in the afternoon, traditional songs accompanied by the accordion. An authentic mountain festival, immersed in the landscape of the Larian Alps.
Programme San Lucio Festival 2026
July 12, 2026 - San Lucio Pass
- Holy Mass in the church of San Lucio
- Convivial lunch at the huts and association stands (including the Friends of Cavargna)
- Afternoon with traditional songs accompanied by the accordion
Highlights San Lucio Festival 2026
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Practical information — San Lucio Festival
Where
Church of San Lucio, San Lucio Pass, territory of San Nazzaro Val Cavargna (CO), on the border with Switzerland. Reachable on foot along the paths of Val Cavargna.
When
July 12th.
Admission
Free. Lunch at the huts and association stands.
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Where does it take place — San Lucio Festival
Chiesa di San Lucio, Passo San Lucio
Passo San Lucio, 22010 San Nazzaro Val Cavargna