Sagra · September 4, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Savogna (UD)
Celebrate the 50th Festa della Montagna on Mount Matajur! This high-altitude festival offers a rich program of activities, including guided hikes, sport climbing, and a market showcasing local products and astronomical equipment. Enjoy engaging conferences, theatrical readings, live concerts, and workshops for children. The event culminates with a beautiful sung mass at the summit, making for an unforgettable experience in the Italian Alps.
Indulge in authentic local products and traditional mountain cuisine. The food stands will feature a variety of regional specialties, offering a true taste of the Friulian mountains.
📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: 6:00 PM: Conference with Dr. Annibale Salsa, "The Mountain Between Border and Frontier from West to East of the Alps, from Saccarello to Matajur" - 📍 Tendone Rifugio Pelizzo 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: All Day: Sport climbing wall - 📍 Rifugio Pelizzo 4:00 PM: Theatrical reading "Donne verso la vetta" with Marta Riservato - 📍 Tendone Rifugio Pelizzo 6:00 PM: 🎵 Concert by the orchestral ensemble "Archi dei Patriarchi" - 📍 Tendone Rifugio Pelizzo 7:30 PM: Book presentation "Nel cuore dei Boschi" with author Giulia Zanuttigh - 📍 Tendone Rifugio Pelizzo 9:00 PM: Astronomical-themed photo contest by ASTROLAB group, awards on Sunday at 10:30 AM - 📍 Tendone Rifugio Pelizzo 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: All Day: Sport climbing wall - 📍 Rifugio Pelizzo 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: 🍽️ Market exhibition of typical products and astronomical equipment - 📍 Rifugio Pelizzo 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Kids' games by Planinska družina Benečije - 📍 Rifugio Dom na Matajure ORGANIZED HIKES: 7:00 AM: From San Pietro to the summit - CAI Val Natisone 8:00 AM: Sentiero dei 3 Comuni - Planinska družina Benečije 9:00 AM: E-bike excursion - Associazione Vallimpiadi 9:30 AM: Historical excursion on Matajur - Pro Loco Nediške Doline 9:30 AM: From Rifugio Pelizzo to the summit - CAI Val Natisone 9:30 AM: Guided nature excursion - CAI Montenero Starting at 12:30 PM: Sung Mass at the summit with performances by Coro CAI Cividale del Friuli and Coro Sloveno PLANINSKA ROŽA. 1:30 PM: 🎵 Concert by Matika Duet with Caterina Pontrandolfo - 📍 Rifugio Dom na Matajure 5:00 PM: Astronomical workshop for children by ASTROLAB group - 📍 Tendone Rifugio Pelizzo