August 1, 2026 10:30
Two days in Val San Nicolò to celebrate Ladin culture and traditions with excellent gastronomy, touring concerts, folk dancing, theatrical performances and children's games
On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, Val San Nicolò will host Festa ta Mont - two days dedicated to the valley’s most authentic traditions: customs, stories and legends that still feel truly alive here. Among the old alpine huts - known as "tieja" in Ladin - once used as seasonal homes and barns during summer grazing, you can immerse yourself in Ladin culture, discover local customs and savour traditional dishes, all set to cheerful folk music.
Around twenty food stands, from "Saùch" to "Baita Ciampiè" mountain hut, will bring the valley to life along a route made for tasting: platters of local cold cuts and cheeses, canederli and polenta, goulash, spit-roasted pork, shank and ribs, sausages and sauerkraut… right through to the homely sweet flavours of the celebration: fortae, apple fritters, apple strudel, tarts, Kaiserschmarrn, krapfen, yoghurt and whipped cream from the alpine dairy. And if you arrive early, you can even treat yourself to breakfast in a mountain hut. After lunch, it's time for culture and fun: a photography exhibition to explore at your leisure - this year dedicated to mountaineering in Val di Fassa and its leading figures - while children have a blast with zip lines, trampolines, games in the hay and creative workshops.
Above all, Festa ta Mont is a celebration of the local community, made possible by the commitment of over two hundred volunteers - a shared energy that, year after year, creates an atmosphere of friendship and joy. Each edition revolves around a central theme that guides the narrative.
You can reach Val San Nicolò on foot or by shuttle bus (route "Vidor" > "Saùch"; runs from 9 am to 6.30 pm; 5 € single ticket; 8 € return ticket). To avoid queuing at the ticket office, tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the ticket office.
On Sunday, there is a free excursion with mountain guides, with a choice of two different routes:
- Buffaure > "Anterfosć" forest trail > Val San Nicolò. Meeting point at 9 am at the valley station of the Buffaure cabin lift. Ascent to Buffaure by cabin lift (Panorama Pass and Dolomiti Super Summer passes are valid). Difficulty: moderate | Distance 3 km | Duration 2 hours | Elevation gain 115 m | Descent 452 m
- Val Monzoni > trail no. 641 > "L Pief" fork > Baita alle Cascate > Val San Nicolò. Meet at 9 am at the shuttle bus departure point in "Vidor". Transfer by shuttle bus to Malga Monzoni. Distance 7.6 km | Duration 3 hours | Elevation gain 523 m | Descent 577 m
Participation is free, but booking is required by calling +39 331 2989721 or contacting the Fassa Sport office in Pozza. The costs of the ski lifts and shuttle service are to be paid by the participants.
See the programme 2026 and map of stands
