Villa Lake Festival in Challand-Saint-Victor
Aosta Valley flavours and folklore on the shores of the small lake of Villa
About Villa Lake Festival
A festival on the lake shores
The Villa Lake Festival is one of the most beloved events in Challand-Saint-Victor (Province of Aosta), a small municipality in Val d'Ayas. Every year, on the second Sunday of August, the community gathers on the shores of the small lake of Villa, the heart of the homonymous Nature Reserve, for a day of outdoor celebration.
The Villa Lake Nature Reserve
The Villa Lake is a body of water of glacial origin nestled among the woods, reachable by a short and pleasant walk. The Nature Reserve that surrounds it is an area of environmental value, habitat for numerous species and a popular destination for excursions and moments of relaxation. It is in this setting that the festival takes place.
Tastings and folk music
The day offers tastings of typical Aosta Valley products and folk music, in a convivial atmosphere that brings together residents and visitors. The festival is an authentic expression of the popular culture of Val d'Ayas, where the link with the land and gastronomic tradition remain alive and deeply felt.
A community event
More than a large event, the Villa Lake Festival is a village festival that tells the identity of a small community of just over five hundred inhabitants. For visitors, it is the ideal opportunity to discover a hidden and evocative corner of the Aosta Valley, far from the most crowded tourist circuits.
Villa Lake Festival — edition 2026
The Villa Lake Festival 2026 takes place on Sunday, August 9th – the second Sunday of the month – on the shores of the small lake of Villa, in Challand-Saint-Victor.
What the festival offers
- Tastings of typical Aosta Valley products
- Folk music
- Convivial moments in the setting of the Villa Lake Nature Reserve
An authentic village festival, immersed in nature, reachable by a short walk.
Programme Villa Lake Festival 2026
Sunday, August 9, 2026 — Villa Lake, Challand-Saint-Victor
- Throughout the day — Tastings of typical Aosta Valley products on the shores of the small lake
- Throughout the day — Folk music and entertainment
- Convivial moments in the setting of the Nature Reserve
Detailed hourly program will be announced by the Municipality of Challand-Saint-Victor closer to the event. Free admission; the lake is reached on foot with a short walk.
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Practical information — Villa Lake Festival
How to get there
Challand-Saint-Victor is reached from the Verrès motorway exit (A5), going up the Val d'Ayas. Villa Lake is reachable on foot with a short walk from the car park.
Admission
Free entry. Tastings of typical products available during the festival.
Tips
Comfortable shoes for the walk to the lake. Respect for the protected natural area is recommended.
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Where does it take place — Villa Lake Festival
Lago di Villa
Riserva Naturale Lago di Villa, 11020 Challand-Saint-Victor