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Historical re-enactments, traditional costumes, moments of great social cohesion in which the entire population is involved: discover the carnivals of Verrès, Pont-Saint-Martin, of the "Coumba Freide" and all other carnivals of the Aosta Valley.
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Ollomont | 11 January 2025
The Coumba-Frèide Historical Carnival
Carnivals - OllomontAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Verrès | 11 January 2025
Historical Carnival of Verrès - Opening Ball
Carnivals - VerrèsEvery year, before the celebrations begin, the Carnival characters are presented in the village square. The story of the Lady of the Castle - “friend of the people” - is re-enacted every year by the people of Verrès, still grateful for her lovely gesture, which was most unusual for the time.
Aosta | 12 January 2025
Mountain carnivals in Aosta Valley
Carnivals - AostaThe Carnevale di Montagna (Mountain Carnival), which is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after Epiphany, involves a colourful procession and array of Carnival traditions. You can see a number of ritual Carnival characters (the most famous belonging to Coumba Freide) as well as all the historic Carnival figures, who act out events and stories from Aosta Valley past like those concerning Verrès, Pont-Saint Martin, Nus and Quart.
Bionaz | 18 January 2025
The Coumba Frèide Historic Carnival
Carnivals - BionazDuring the parade, the carnival characters enter the homes of local families; they dance along the streets and in the squares and eat and drink whatever they are given.
Valpelline | 25 January 2025
The Coumba Freida Historical Carnival
Carnivals - ValpellineAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Allein | 15 - 16 February 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - AlleinAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800.
Étroubles | 27 - 28 February 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - ÉtroublesAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Gignod | 1 - 4 March 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - GignodAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.
Saint-Oyen | 1 March 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - Saint-OyenTradition links the birth of the carnival to Napoleon’s passage through the Colle del Gran San Bernardo, in May 1800, during the Italian campaign.
Doues | 2 - 4 March 2025
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - DouesAccording to tradition, this carnival event was established in commemoration of the march through the Great St. Bernard Pass by Napoleon and his troops in May 1800, during his campaign in Italy.