Susa Valley Truckers Rally

A tradition spanning over sixty years

The Susa Valley Truckers Rally is one of the most beloved and deeply rooted events in the municipality of Mompantero, in the Province of Turin, in the heart of the Alpine Piedmont. Every year on a Sunday in January, truckers and professionals from the logistics, earth-moving, and construction sectors of the valley gather to celebrate their trade in the shadow of the Sanctuary of Madonna del Rocciamelone, a historic destination of devotion in the Susa Valley.

The event was founded in 1962 by Father Felice Bertolo, who remained the "soul" of the rally until his passing in 2003. Since then, his legacy has been honored at every edition, and the sanctuary square has been dedicated to his memory.

How the day unfolds

The festival begins in the morning with the gathering and exhibition of vehicles in Piazza della Repubblica in Susa: polished trucks, articulated lorries, and work vehicles are put on display before setting off. Around 10:00 AM, the parade begins, winding through the city streets and climbing up to the Sanctuary of Mompantero.

In the churchyard, the vehicles are arranged for the solemn mass, celebrated in suffrage for those who died on the road and deceased truckers. At the end of the service, the parish priest imparts the blessing of the vehicles, the central and most anticipated moment of the rally. The choir accompanies the celebration, renewing the collected and festive atmosphere typical of this occasion.

Community, memory, and conviviality

The rally is much more than a procession of trucks: it is a moment of strong identity for the entire Susa Valley. Local authorities, including the mayor of Mompantero and representatives from the Municipality of Susa, regularly participate in the day alongside law enforcement.

• Exhibition and parade of heavy vehicles
• Solemn mass and blessing of vehicles at the Sanctuary
• Commemoration of those who died on the road and deceased truckers
• Refreshments in the parish halls
• Convivial lunch at a local restaurant
• Presentation of the Gold Medal with Diploma of Merit to a trucker

The festival concludes in an atmosphere of friendship, sharing, and joy, with a lunch that brings families together and the historic awards ceremony dedicated to the veterans of the profession. An authentic event that tells the story of the deep bond between work, faith, and the mountains in this corner of Piedmont.