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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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Pont-Saint-Martin | 6 January 2026
Historic Carnival - Presentation
Carnivals - Pont-Saint-MartinSan Martino (the Bishop) and his adversary Satan, then the Roman Consul, the Tribunes of the People, the Roman Guards and their Officer and, lastly, the Lily Nymph accompanied by her two Maids are the leading characters in the historical carnival in Pont-Saint-Martin.
Ollomont | 10 January 2026
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 | 10 January 2026
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.
Bionaz | 16 - 17 January 2026
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 | 18 January 2026
The Coumba-Frèida 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.
Doues | 24 - 25 January 2026
The Coumba-Frèida 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.
Étroubles | 12 - 13 February 2026
The Coumba-Frèida 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.
Champoluc/Ayas/Antagnod | 14 February 2026
Carnival at Crest
Carnivals - Champoluc/Ayas/AntagnodEntertainment and games in the panoramic setting of the Crest
Roisan | 14 - 17 February 2026
The Coumba Freida Historic Carnival
Carnivals - RoisanAccording 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 | 14 February 2026
The Coumba-Frèida 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.