October 24, 2026 – December 6, 2026 · Arale, Tartano (SO)
Ponte nel Cielo is the Val Tartano's autumn festival, organized by the Pro Loco and the Accademia della Polenta. On weekends from late October through November, polenta takes center stage in all its delicious forms, served with braised meats, venison, local cheeses, and delightful desserts like polenta with figs and grappa foam. Reservations are required: dinner and overnight stay with breakfast for €75, or dinner/lunch for €40. Additional dates are also available in December and during the week.
Prepare your taste buds for an incredible journey through the flavors of Val Tartano! The menu features a wide array of polenta-based dishes, from crispy polenta chips with local cheeses and caramelized onions to hearty polenta gnocchi with sausage ragù or creamy Gorgonzola. Indulge in traditional main courses like slow-cooked pork ribs, braised beef, or venison stew, all perfectly paired with various types of polenta. Don't miss the unique appetizers such as buckwheat polenta bites with Casera cheese and venison salami, or fried polenta with sweet and sour vegetables. For dessert, savor specialties like 'Amor polenta' with fior di latte ice cream, or a unique polenta cake with figs and grappa foam. Enjoy a selection of local wines, spring water, and house-made digestifs to complete your authentic Italian dining experience.
Join us for Ponte nel Cielo on the following weekends: October 24-25, 2026, October 31 - November 1, 2026, November 7-8, 2026, November 14-15, 2026, November 21-22, 2026, and November 28-29, 2026, featuring Saturday evening dinner and Sunday lunch. There will also be a special weekend with a dedicated menu on December 5-6, 2026. Additionally, weekday dinners are available on unlisted dates. Events take place at Rifugi Il Pirata and Beniamino in Arale (Tartano), with accommodation options at local hotels including Miralago (Campo Tartano), La Gran Baita (Tartano), and Vallunga (Vama).