131st Courmayeur Alpine Guides Festival

Don’t miss the events celebrating the 131st Courmayeur Alpine Guides Festival, organised by Italy’s oldest Alpine Guides Association. With their iconic wide-brimmed hats, beige uniforms and characteristic equipment such as ice axes and crampons, the guides have always embodied a deep connection with the surrounding mountains and the local community.

Wednesday, August 12 | Time 19:00 | Jardin de l’Ange
Book presentation “Storia delle Guide alpine di Courmayeur dal 1831”
Luciano Mareliati, emeritus Alpine guide and ski instructor from Courmayeur, presents his book dedicated to the history of the Courmayeur Alpine Guides’ Association and its deep connection with the local area and mountaineering.

Friday, August 14 | Time 19:30 | Piazza Abbé Henry
An evening of music from the 80s and 90s with the ALL COVER BAND.

Saturday, August 15
Time 9:00 | Streets of the town centre Parade of Alpine Guides and women in traditional costume from Piazza Abbé Henry to the Courmayeur cemetery
Time 10:00 | Church of San Pantaleone Holy Mass
Time 11:00 | Jardin de l’Ange Ceremony and celebrations