The Valley of the White Giant

A tribute to the White Giant of the Valdichiana

In the heart of the Valdichiana, in Bettolle, a village in the municipality of Sinalunga in the Province of Siena (Tuscany), The Valley of the White Giant returns, the largest event dedicated to the Chianina cattle breed. Known as the "White Giant" for its snow-white coat and imposing size, the Chianina is one of the oldest breeds in the world and represents the soul of the livestock and gastronomic tradition of this corner of Tuscany, bordering Umbria.

Who organizes the event

The event is promoted by the Associazione Amici della Chianina, founded in Bettolle in 2005 with the goal of studying and promoting the breed in its area of origin, in collaboration with the Consorzio di Tutela del Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale IGP. Over the years, the festival has grown to become a reference point for breeders, restaurateurs, food and wine enthusiasts, and families.

Open stables and sensory workshops

Among the most popular offerings are the guided tours of the stables of Chianina cattle farms, with the "Open Chianina Stables" initiative, which allows visitors to observe the large white cattle up close and learn about the work of the breeders. At Villa Olda, the sensory workshop "Getting to Know the Chianina" is also held, a guided tour discovering the characteristics and culinary uses of this prized meat.

Taste, cycle tourism, and rural culture

• Osteria della Chianina: food stands open for lunch and dinner with dishes based on Chianina meat and Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale IGP;
• cycling routes and gravel bike outings through the Valdichiana countryside;
• street food and DJ sets in the evenings;
• workshops dedicated to children, the herb garden, and rural traditions;
• the re-enactment of the 1950s peasant wedding, the grand finale of the festival, with the bride and groom's processions parading through the village streets.

A festival for the entire Valdichiana

The Valley of the White Giant is not just a livestock fair, but a true community celebration that tells the story of the Valdichiana's identity through the deep bond between the land, its breeders, and the Chianina. For those visiting southern Tuscany, it is the ideal opportunity to discover Bettolle and Sinalunga, savor authentic Chianina meat, and immerse themselves in an agricultural tradition that endures and renews itself year after year.