Settimana del Cervino
A week of events at the foot of the Matterhorn
About Settimana del Cervino
Seven days at the foot of the Matterhorn
The Settimana del Cervino is the summer event that, in mid-July, transforms Valtournenche and the hamlet of Breuil-Cervinia into a grand stage dedicated to the mountain. Organized by the Cervino Turismo Consortium, the festival blends culture, sport, environment, and music, with the Gran Becca — the Matterhorn — as the backdrop for every event.
A multidisciplinary program
The calendar includes concerts, meetings with prominent figures in mountaineering, film screenings, current affairs debates, and workshops for children. The festival also celebrates anniversaries related to the history of the Matterhorn, such as the first ascents, giving a voice to mountain guides, writers, journalists, and artists. All events are free admission, subject to availability.
International sport in the valley
During the week, Valtournenche also hosts major international sporting events, such as the Monte Rosa Walser Waeg by UTMB trail race and the finish of the Giro ciclistico internazionale della Valle d'Aosta in Breuil-Cervinia. A mix that makes the Settimana del Cervino a complete showcase of the Aosta Valley mountains, combining nature, sport, and culture.
Settimana del Cervino — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Settimana del Cervino takes place from Monday, July 14 to Sunday, July 20 between Valtournenche and Breuil-Cervinia. A program rich in music, mountaineering, cinema, and debates, with prominent national guests and all events free of charge.
Programme Settimana del Cervino 2026
Monday, July 14
- 9:00 PM — Concert by the Coro Verrès at the Valtournenche Congress Center.
Tuesday, July 15
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Children's workshop at the Maison de l'Alpage.
Wednesday, July 16
- Evening dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the Matterhorn: Hervé Barmasse and the group L'Orage retrace the history of the Gran Becca with music, stories, and images.
Thursday, July 17
- Alpine skiing: screening of the film "La Valanga Azzurra" with former skier Paolo De Chiesa.
Friday, July 18
- Geopolitics and current affairs meeting "The Power of Time" at the Congress Center.
Saturday, July 19
- 10:30 AM — Meeting on alpine skiing with Mattia Casse and Giorgia Collomb.
- 11:15 AM — Mountaineering with Simon Messner and Tamara Lunger.
- 12:00 PM — Trail running with Francesco Puppi.
- 5:00 PM — "The Voice of the Glaciers."
- 6:30 PM — Concert by Irene Grandi at Lago Blu, Breuil-Cervinia.
- 9:00 PM — Theatrical performance by Sabrina Guzzanti.
Over the same weekend, the valley hosts the Monte Rosa Walser Waeg by UTMB trail (July 19) and the finish of the Giro ciclistico internazionale della Valle d'Aosta in Breuil-Cervinia (July 20).
Highlights Settimana del Cervino 2026
Prices Settimana del Cervino 2026
Practical information — Settimana del Cervino
How to get there
Valtournenche and Breuil-Cervinia can be reached from the A5 motorway (Châtillon-Saint-Vincent exit) and then the SR46. By train, the station is Châtillon-Saint-Vincent, followed by a local bus.
Admission
All events of the Settimana del Cervino are free, with admission granted until seats are filled. No reservation is required.
Venues
Events take place between the Valtournenche Congress Center, Lago Blu, and the Maison de l'Alpage in Breuil-Cervinia.
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Where does it take place — Settimana del Cervino
Valtournenche e Breuil-Cervinia (Centro Congressi, Lago Blu, Maison de l'Alpage)