ALPINE GATHERING SAN MATTEO SHRINE - VALLUMBRINA

Alpine Gathering
San Matteo Military Shrine – Vallumbrina

A moment of remembrance and commemoration at high altitude.
The Valfurva Alpini Group organizes the traditional Alpine Gathering at the San Matteo Military Shrine, a day dedicated to remembering the Fallen and sharing Alpine values, surrounded by the extraordinary setting of Vallumbrina.

The day is intended as a moment of meeting and sharing open to everyone, the boys of the "1st High-Altitude School Camp – Valfurva Alpini Group", the Alpini and anyone who wishes to take part. 

Program
6:00 am
Meeting at Rifugio Berni and departure toward the bivouac "Battaglion Skiatori Monte Ortles" in Vallumbrina.
9:00 am
Commemoration at the San Matteo Military Shrine (elevation 3,122 m a.s.l.).
11:30 am
Meeting at Rifugio Berni (elevation 2,541 m a.s.l.) and parade to the Monument dedicated to the Fallen.
11:45 am
Flag-raising, wreath-laying at the monument, commemorative speeches by the authorities present and, afterwards, the celebration of Holy Mass.
1:00 pm
Alpine meal provided by the Valfurva Alpini Group.

The day will be accompanied by the music of the Valfurva Band.

*In case of bad weather, the Alpine meal will be served at Sala Tresero, in La Fonte, Santa Caterina Valfurva.