Tradizionale Polentata di Gaby
The festa della polenta concia among the woods of Tzendelabò, in the Walser municipality of Gaby
About Polentata di Gaby
A festival of Walser tradition
In Gaby, a municipality with a Walser language and culture in the lower Valle del Lys, in the Aosta Valley, the Tradizionale Polentata is one of the community's most cherished summer events. Organized by the Pro Loco of Gaby, it takes place every year between late July and early August, bringing together residents and holidaymakers around a dish that tells the story of the mountains.
The star dish
The heart of the festival is the unique dish: polenta and polenta concia, the Aosta Valley version enriched with butter and Fontina cheese, served with sausage, stew, and cheese, with wine or water. A hearty recipe, designed for mountain days, which captures the authentic flavor of Alpine cuisine.
The setting
The event is held in the green area of the pine forest at Tzendelabò, a shaded and cool spot perfect for a day outdoors. Between tastings, there is no shortage of conviviality and the relaxed atmosphere typical of Aosta Valley village festivals.
The spirit of the Pro Loco
Entirely managed by Pro Loco volunteers, the Polentata is above all a moment of gathering: an opportunity to rediscover the gastronomic traditions of Gaby and to experience the genuine hospitality of the Valle del Lys.
Polentata di Gaby — edition 2026
The Tradizionale Polentata di Gaby renews its early August appointment in 2026. In the green area of the pine forest at Tzendelabò, the Pro Loco of Gaby offers the unique dish of polenta and polenta concia with sausage, stew, and cheese, accompanied by a day of outdoor celebration. The exact date will be confirmed by the Pro Loco in the weeks prior to the event.
Programme Polentata di Gaby 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Pro Loco of Gaby shortly before the event. The usual structure of the day includes:
- 12:30 PM — service opening and distribution of the unique dish (polenta, polenta concia, sausage, stew, cheese, with wine or water) in the Tzendelabò green area.
- Afternoon — conviviality and outdoor celebration in the pine forest.
Updated info: Pro Loco di Gaby (tel. +39 0125 345994).
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Practical information — Polentata di Gaby
How to get there
Gaby is in the lower Valle del Lys. By car: A5 motorway, Pont-Saint-Martin exit, then SR44 towards Gressoney; the Tzendelabò area is reachable from the main village. By train: Pont-Saint-Martin station and local bus service.
Costs and booking
Estimated cost for the unique dish: €20 for adults, €15 for children up to 12 years old. Lunch starts around 12:30 PM. Info: Pro Loco di Gaby, tel. +39 0125 345994 / +39 347 6924079, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Polentata di Gaby
Area verde della pineta, località Tzendelabò
Località Tzendelabò, 11020 Gaby