Over the course of two days, visitors will explore a rich display of high-altitude plants, herbs, and blossoms, as well as artisanal creations that reflect the deep bond between people and mountain landscapes: natural fabrics, hand-painted ceramics, wood carvings, and one-of-a-kind handcrafted items.

The name Ewulebi may sound unusual, but it carries a fascinating legacy. In Titzschu, the ancient language of the Walser people, “Ewulebi” means Achillea — a queen of the alpine meadows, long celebrated for its aromatic and healing properties, and even used in traditional grappa making.

Achillea Ewulebi is more than a market — it’s a journey into alpine biodiversity, ancient knowledge, and mountain culture. A must-visit event to immerse yourself in the world of alpine herbs, meet local artisans, and rediscover the authentic beauty of nature.

📍 Don’t miss it on June 28 and 29 — the mountains are blooming for you.

L'articolo Achillea Ewulebi: the fair that celebrates the beauty of alpine nature proviene da Alagna.

Just outside the village of Alagna, immersed in the breathtaking scenery of the Western Alps, lies a secret carved in stone: the Kreas mining galleries. A place that tells stories of men and gold, of toil and hope, of an indissoluble bond between Valsesia and its land.

Today, thanks to an ambitious project by the municipality of Alagna, this hidden heritage is preparing to come back to light. The redevelopment of the old mines and the San Lorenzo Factory will open a passage in time, offering us the opportunity to relive the past in a unique way.

A journey through history and innovation

The Kreas Mining Park project has two fronts. The first involves the San Lorenzo Factory, where the gold extracted from the mines was refined in the past. Here, a historic hydraulic millstone, fed by the clear waters of the Sesia river, will be restored to show the process of crushing gold stones. Next to the factory, a new building in harmony with the landscape will house a modern service centre with a ticket office, cafeteria and bookshop.

The second part of the project will take visitors inside the galleries of the old feldspar mine, built on the ashes of the gold mines and active until a few years ago. Here, the fascination of the underground meets the tale of centuries of Alpine labour and resilience.

An experience to live

During the Christmas holidays of 2025, the most curious were able to participate in two preview visits of the San Lorenzo Factory, getting a taste of what the future mining park will be like. Further dates will be available in the coming winter months, offering the chance to immerse oneself in an experience that combines memory and identity.

Valsesia, with its Monte Rosa and its timeless villages, has always guarded precious treasures. The Kreas mines will soon be ready to tell their story again.

Don't miss the chance to discover them!

L'articolo The Kreas Mining Park proviene da Alagna.

Would you like to go sightseeing with us?

We are now going to visit the most suggestive corners of Alagna and show you all the opportunities and unique experiences that Alagna can offer you!

Do you want to experience unforgettable weekends full of emotions?

Come on, let's go!

Wold

Here we are at the Wold… If you want to learn to ski, the Wold ski lift is for you!

Children learning to ski, ski instructors and a restaurant on the slope will welcome you.

Next to the ski instructors' hut you will find a small field where the youngest skiers can have fun and a small bobsleigh run!

The Ski Area

Take the winter shuttle down to the centre of Alagna and head for the ski lifts.

There are 200 km of slopes waiting for you!

This is a vast ski area that allows you to reach Gressoney and even Champoluc!

A day in the company of your friends on the wonderful ski slopes will bring you much joy!

The freshly groomed slopes, the fresh morning wind and the sun warming your face will arouse unique emotions in you.

The ice rink and cross-country track

If you are not interested in alpine skiing, there is no shortage of sports on offer: the skating rink in Alagna and the cross-country track in Riva Valdobbia could be a fantastic alternative!

From this year, the opening of the cross-country track will be guaranteed for the entire season by a new snow groomer and a snowmaking system. This novelty is dictated by the Alagna municipality's motivation in believing in this magnificent sport.

Skating is a much-loved activity for young and old alike, and you can practise it on Alagna's shining rink. The spectacular ice will allow you to experience a unique morning.

… And a hot chocolate after a morning of skating is not to be missed!

In addition to all these opportunities, there are also the many walks that inspire so much wonder.

Snowshoeing

In winter, hiking takes on a wintery guise and becomes snowshoeing. By snowshoeing you can reach the heart of the mountains surrounding the village of Alagna: to Follu in Val d'Otro and to the Walser hamlet of Peccia in Valle Vogna. You can also walk along the Riva cycle path and the little path from Alagna to the Wold.

Our sightseeing tour is over, now it's your turn to try these exciting experiences for yourself!

L'articolo Alagna at 360 degrees proviene da Alagna.

The snow covering the fir trees and the chimneys smoking in the fresh morning air are manifestations of the advent of the new season, welcomed with much joy by the people of Alagna!

As you well know, the winter season is a very important period for our colorful village: this will be enlivened by passionate skiers, many exciting events and those who love the mountains in its warm Christmas atmosphere.

The opening of the ski facilities

What will most arouse your attention will almost certainly be the opening of the ski lifts!

Starting December 6, ski on your back and off you go on a new adventure. Freshly groomed slopes, Sunshine that will warm your face and hot chocolate are waiting for you charged with energy!

The exciting news

And don't forget that the sporting opportunities offered by Alagna are not just about downhill skiing.

If you are a fan of Nordic skiing, you will be happy to learn wonderful news… This year the opening of the Riva and Alagna cross-country ski trail will be guaranteed throughout the season by a new, more modern snow groomer and snowmaking equipment!

This innovation is dictated by the great motivation of the Village of Alagna in believing in this special sport!

Ancient winter traditions

This fantastic time of year brings with it famous and unforgettable customs and traditions.

Among them, one cannot forget the one on December 26 and the one on January 6.

In fact, all the boys and girls were always looking forward to December 26 so that they could go to the Boxing Day dance, where there was no shortage of merry dancing, fun and lots of joy…

Originally, St. Stephen's Day was held in private homes, but with the construction of the Alagnese Union Theater in the early 1900s, the dance found a new official venue. Here the tradition of the famous “Youth Ball” was born.

The event required a precise dress code: dark suit, preferably black, for men; traditional costume and white apron for girls. The evening, in addition to being a time of celebration and sharing, was also an opportunity for cute pranks. Particularly memorable was the rope game: two young men would mingle with the dancers with a hidden rope and, having spotted a couple-often soon-to-be-married boyfriends or lovers eager to keep their relationship a secret-they would throw the rope around the two, binding them tightly. The act would elicit laughter and applause from onlookers, making the evening even more lively. To prevent other engaged couples from suspecting, the “players” would be replaced with each successive round of dancing.

The boys and girls from Riva Valdobbia would go to the dance in Alagna and return on foot in the middle of the night, and despite the harsh winter weather, with all the merriment in their hearts, the cold did not make itself felt!

Tradition has it that on the night of January 5, the girls would put a cup full of water outside the window and the next morning, the drawing that appeared on the ice created would represent the work of their future husband!

We wait You for the time when our little village is surrounded by the beautiful snowy mountains to experience days full of happiness with us!

L'articolo Alagna's shining winter season proviene da Alagna.

The most magical time of the year is upon us.

Despite the frenzy that Christmas brings, the atmosphere of surprise, magic, sharing and expectation, have the upper hand.

If you want to experience all these emotions in advance, then you must plan a weekend in Alagna!

Cradled between vertical walls and formed by many small hamlets, Alagna looks like a small crib.

The ancient tradition of Sankt Niklos

Tradition has it that in Alagna the Santa Claus arrives on December 6, for St. Nicholas (for our Alemannic ancestors it was Sankt Niklos).

The Saint's arrival was eagerly awaited by the little Walser children; the only time of the year when they received a longed-for present.

They did not live poorly since the territory provided enough for subsistence but having the gift of sweets or new scapins for the winter, brought by night by an old man with a long white beard and his faithful donkey was another story.

The preparation ritual was repeated in every home: before going to sleep in the alcove upstairs, a cup of milk and a piece of bread had to be prepared for the odd couple of wayfarers who left gifts in return.

Now the tradition is repeated: an authentic Sankt Niklos harnessed as a bishop and his faithful servant brighten the spirits of the little people of Alagna on the night of December 5-6.

This is followed by Mass in the small church in Pedemonte and the throwing of sweets (over the years they have slowly replaced mandarins, once the only delicacy).

The hopeful wait for snow

It is the time of the first snowfalls, much expected.

Snow, it is known, for mountain people is bread and relaxes the spirits of those who invest in the area.

What kind of winter will it be?

The December 2 Santa Bibiana, snow merchant in case St. Andrew and St. Catherine were dry, nevertheless decrees the weather for the next 40 days.

Believe it or not, but it works!

The warm-hearted markets “The Magic of Christmas”

During the Immaculate Conception weekend, the street comes alive with Christmas markets; an excellent opportunity to learn about and buy local products and experience the warm and fragrant atmosphere that preludes the winter vacations.

Candles that smell of orange and cinnamon, furry pillows and handmade blankets, scarves and slippers.

Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and mulled wine.

Music, dancing and sharing around the brazier.

If you, too, are a winter-loving dreamer and your thoughts take you to memories of faraway Christmases, lived amidst choice hugs and family traditions, Alagna is your place!

L'articolo The Magic of Christmas proviene da Alagna.

The Walser vision of death

What face did death take on in Walser life?

That of the Walser was, certainly, not a simple life; their existence was marked by sacrifice, a lot of work and painful death. How, then, did they endure such a “hard” life?

Thus some legends were born that could fill the void left by the lack of rational answers to the questions posed to the difficult existence and the harsh environment that surrounded them.

Imagine yourself in a Walser home, the darkness of the evening and the snow falling… These legends also had the function of enlivening the long winter evenings!

The window of the soul

And what happened when a family member left their family?

… Not only the material dimension was involved in the mystery of death….

Houses were, in fact, equipped with the window of the soul.

And aren't you curious? Let's find out what it is right now!

The soul window is a small opening placed in the wall of the stube (room with a stove) that was opened when a family member died to release his or her soul bound for the glaciers of Mount Rosa and was closed again immediately afterwards so that the soul itself could not return.

The mysterious legend

Let us examine together a mysterious and “eerie” legend that animates the hearts of the Walser people as autumn and the month of November arrive.

Legend has it that at midnight on November 1, the souls of the dead emerge from their graves to gather, then, in a long procession headed toward the Bors glacier.

Each soul proceeds with its little finger lit like a candle, acting as a guide through the dark path!

What if this procession of souls encounters a living soul? This one is stopped and knighted by giving it a miraculous staff to guide the procession and it is allowed to make a wish!

The different penances and some curiosities

And are the penances the same for all souls?

If the procession encounters a ravine or a stream, the most sinful soul must stretch out its arms and legs to reach the opposite bank, thus making itself a bridge for others.

Before dawn the procession reaches the glaciers, and here the souls atone for their sins by tapping the ice with pins; the sound spreads through the valleys!

From this legend was born the custom among villagers to turn their ears to the mountains on the night of November 2 to listen to this sound.

If you would also like to take part in this custom you will feel a thrill in your heart at the thought of what this represents!

A later legend says that, not so many years ago, a gentleman met, near the Bors Glacier, a good woman with a cloth bag on her shoulders, from which a wooden handle protruded.

What was she doing? She was on her way to the glacier to build small steps so that the soul of her mother, who had died a few days earlier, could ascend more easily….

In fact, as Ravelli told us in 1924, many villagers were wandering in the glacier as if they were in a shrine, “…bending their bare knees on the living glacier and praying for the souls of their sorrowful ancestors and for the preservation of themselves from such a hard punishment after death…”

Although not very cheerful, this legend awakens many emotions in our hearts and makes us feel a feeling of love for our dear Walser ancestors, who made so many sacrifices and labors to realize their culture together with the wonderful Walser villages!

L'articolo The mysterious legend of the dead proviene da Alagna.

The origins

In its origins it was a real market, in which villagers, but not only, prepared to face the cold and long winter. Even residents of Gressoney would cross the Valdobbia Pass to visit and shop at the Fair!

In this market you could find a little bit of everything, from winter clothing to handicrafts; in the first square of the village, they even brought the cows of Riva's shepherds!

Imagine Riva immersed in a festive autumn atmosphere, with many people ready to welcome those arriving for the Fair visit, children running around, and the music of accordions!

Over the years, this beautiful Fair has undergone some transformations; first of all, cows are no longer brought in, and from a real market it has become a craft fair in which exhibitors from all over the Valley and Piedmont come to the little village at the foot of Monte Rosa to display their products, created with so much patience and love.

The cozy banquets

Waiting for you will be stalls with local handicrafts (with typical Walser slippers: the so-called “scapin,” panniers, scarves, woolen caps, and beautiful wooden products) and stalls with Valsesian food products (cheese, fruits and vegetables, honey, and, above all, miacce: our specialty!).

You cannot miss the delicious masarai potatoes, usually cooked in the morning, and the apple fritters that will follow in the afternoon!

The historic tradition

The Pro Loco of Riva will welcome you near the charming Church with sausages and delicious pizzas prepared with such passion by volunteers in Riva's historic bakery!

… Fresh autumn air, accordion music, handcrafted products, local foods and, above all, a lot of will to pass on a long tradition…

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 29 in Riva to enjoy the carefree atmosphere that only the Historic St. Michael's Fair can offer!

L'articolo Historic St. Michael's Fair September 29, 2024 proviene da Alagna.

Do you know how we celebrate Republic Day on 2 June?

By valuing what the people of these lands held most dear, useful and green:

Cattle!

The Fair is organised by the municipality of Alagna-Riva in collaboration with the Unione Montana dei Comuni della Valsesia

For the occasion, the herds are left on display in Riva Valdobbia, in the area of the sports fields.

Days before, spaces, drinking troughs and all the hay supplies are prepared.

Man-animal symbiosis

The Pietre Gemelle fair has, for some years now, been a regular meeting point for farmers in the area.

The night before, everyone is buzzing; it's a bustle of tractors and people that always culminates in an evening of feasting and conviviality.

The day has come!

The cattle are festively decorated with the best cowbells and wreaths of flowers.

The herds arrive at a cadenced, almost monotonous pace, parading down the street like seasoned models (and they are).

The life of the cows is punctuated by the transhumance, herds of cows that sniff the warm June air to the Alpe and at the first gust of frosty air in September demonetise down into the valley.

Originals always

Herds Fairs are generally held at the end of summer, for St Michael's Day, on the return from the alp and are an opportunity to do good business by offering dairy products from the high pastures.

We, who are original, like all the valley bottoms, propose it at the beginning of summer. We like to inaugurate the beginning of the season this way, as if it were a propitiatory rite.

The event also involves farms, craftsmen of wood and typical products, hobbyists and refreshment stalls.

REASONS WHY YOU CAN'T MISS IT

You will be able to eat excellent polenta, our special miacce while strolling among stalls selling honey, cold meats and cheeses.

You will be able to buy Alpenstock (wooden sticks for walking in the mountains), leather boots, mountain clothing or see the lathe being used by skilled craftsmen.

You will see the best breeds of cattle, goats and sheep, and of course their products.

The most common breed of cow because it is indigenous is the Alpine Brown Breed (disappeared but recently reintroduced).

It is a robust cow, adaptable to steep terrain such as ours and versatile. It can be bred as a dairy cow (with a fair result) but is highly prized for the quality of its meat.

But you will see some beauties!

The Piemontese, Valdostana, Grigia alpina and Pezzata d'Oropa, all embellished and adorned, look like Clarabella.

Come and discover which one will be the Queen of the Herds!

Today, the reserved and shy mountain people open their doors to everyone and for one day we are all Heidi and Peter!

L'articolo PIETRE GEMELLE CATTLE FAIR proviene da Alagna.

We tell you about our night under the stars

 Today we want to tell you about our dinner at high altitude.

Having decided to participate in the Dinner at High Altitude event at 2000 m, after contacting the structure, in this case the Alpenstop restaurant in Pianalunga, we boarded the cable car.

To be perfectly honest, the manager kindly invited us, but that is the practice.

If you have never seen Alagna at night from above, with its beautifully lit rooftops, you absolutely must try it.

Not to mention the winter sky visible from Pianalunga, it seems you can touch the stars!

Illy Café' themed evening at altitude

Waiting for us was Luca Monfrini, the manager, a young entrepreneur who chose to leave the city to live in the mountains, which, with good food, is one of his strongest passions.

The evening's menu is entirely dedicated to Illy Coffee, skilfully used by Chef Corrado Resini to embellish the dishes ( the Chef is truly well-rounded, and beyond the theme evenings, he will always propose a wide variety of curious dishes ).

We are offered an aperitif that is by no means trivial, a tartare served in a cappuccino cup enriched with coffee powder paired with a good glass of prosecco.

We continue the evening tasting a fantastic risotto, a delicate wild boar dish and a sublime dessert. All accompanied by the detailed account of Davide Vialardi, agent of Illy Caffè. Trying new combinations, we are more aware that today's coffee cultivation is absolutely sustainable, so we feel more involved in the well-being of the planet.

A waltz around the Refuges at 2000 m

We tried this hut, but Grand Halte and Wittine Der Shoppf are also part of the 'Dinners at High Altitude' offer at 2000 m.

All the huts mentioned above are located along the ski slopes.

Contact them to find out about their culinary menus!

L'articolo DINNER AT 2000 m proviene da Alagna.