20* Festival della Castagna in Val Bregaglia

28^th September  – 20^th October 2024

In the southern part of Val Bregaglia, known as Sottoporta, between the charming villages of Soglio, Bondo, and Castasegna, you'll find the largest cultivated chestnut groves in Europe. The chestnut, a vital fruit of our valley nestled south of the Swiss Alps, has been a cornerstone of life here, especially during periods of hardship. This year, we proudly celebrate the 20th edition of the Chestnut Festival. Join us in commemorating this significant milestone and immerse yourself in the events dedicated to this essential fruit of the valley.

Over three weeks, we offer a diverse program including engaging guided tours, vibrant markets, insightful conferences, delicious tastings, and various walks, all centered around the chestnut. Our pastry chefs' events are especially trendy, where some of the secrets behind the chestnut cake are revealed. We warmly invite everyone to participate in our small and large celebrations throughout the festival.

Badge
Support the Bregaglia Chestnut Growers' Association by purchasing the festival badge.
Cost: CHF 8
Badges are available at the Maloja and Soglio tourist information points, and online at shop.bregaglia.ch

 Register

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Information 

Brascher / Roasted Chestnuts – Info Point Soglio
From October 10th to 20th, 2024, roasted chestnuts will be available every afternoon, weather permitting, except on Sundays.

Ordering Bregagliotte Chestnuts
You can find our chestnut specialties and fresh Bregaglia chestnuts at the Bregaglia Online Shop. The Marca Bregaglia seal guarantees the authenticity and origin of these products.
Bregaglia Online Shop.

Note: The chestnut trees are privately owned, and collecting chestnuts in the forests is prohibited. Personal collection is only permitted in two designated areas, marked on the map below i.e. Plazza (along the Promontogno-Soglio PostBus line) and Brentan (on the path between Plazza and Castasegna).
Map of the areas

Ranger & Info Bregaglia Engadin Tourism
During the Chestnut Festival, rangers will be present in the Plazza and Brentan chestnut groves to provide important information about cultivation, private ownership, and the significance of the chestnut to forest owners.

Bregaglia Engadin Turismo will have an information stall in the Brentan Chestnut Grove during the Festival, open from 10:00 to 15:00.
Please visit us with any questions or for further information.

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20° Festival della Castagna – Partners
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