Val Mastallone Traditional Costume Gathering

When history wears its finest clothes

If there is a day when the soul of our valley reveals itself in all its proud and moving beauty, it is during the Costume Gathering of Val Mastallone. Forget the classic parades that feel a bit cold or the historical reenactments designed for tourists. This is real life.

It is the day when our people open the ancient wooden trunks scented with lavender and wear, with a pride that makes their eyes shine, the traditional dress.

What makes this day so special?

Every cloth, every lace, every colorful ribbon you see passing by tells an intimate story. It speaks of skilled hands, of long winters spent sewing by the fire, of a community—those from Valsesia—that protects its roots like the most precious gift.

Participating in the gathering means being swept away by a true village festival. You will see entire families, from the elderly to the little ones who have just learned to walk, showcasing the ancient styles of their hometown. It’s a crossroads of proud glances, spontaneous music, laughter in dialect, and, as always happens here, long tables where good food and a glass of wine are never lacking.

Why do we recommend it to you from the bottom of our hearts?

Because we at Walser House believe that a journey should leave something inside you. Staying in Val Mastallone during the Costume Gathering means shedding the role of a mere "visitor" to become, even just for a weekend, part of our big family.

You will find yourself taking dozens of photographs, of course. But above all, you will find yourself smiling in front of the beauty of those who still know who they are and where they come from, surrounded by the warmth of a mountain that welcomes like no other place in the world. Experiencing an event like this is a total immersion in the soul of Valsesia. If you book your stay for June 21st, we will be happy to give you all the tips to blend in with the celebration and enjoy the day just like a true local!