Fête de la Madonna de Scupiccia
Religious festival in Cervione, Haute-Corse
About Fête de la Madonna de
Fête de la Madonna de Scupiccia in Cervione
Fête de la Madonna de Scupiccia is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Cervione and the Haute-Corse department, in Corsica. Since its creation in 1934, this event has established itself as a benchmark for religious festivals, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Cervione, Fête de la Madonna de Scupiccia takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Haute-Corse department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Corsican region.
Program and entertainment
Each edition of Fête de la Madonna de Scupiccia offers a varied program combining religious celebration and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial gathering
Fête de la Madonna de Scupiccia is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Cervione. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable souvenir.
Fête de la Madonna de — edition 2026
The Fete de la Madonna di a Scupiccia is one of the great religious and traditional festivals of Castagniccia, celebrated annually on August 14th and 15th in Cervione, Haute-Corse. Linked to the Feast of the Assumption, it brings together the entire Cervione community around the chapel A Madonna di a Scupiccia, perched on the Scupiccia plateau (approximately 750 m altitude), from where one can embrace a vast panorama of the eastern plain and the Costa Verde.
On the evening of August 14th, the Veillee de la Scupiccia features musical entertainment in front of the chapel and across the entire plateau, in a friendly atmosphere that extends late into the night. On August 15th, Assumption Day, pilgrims attend the annual Santa Maria mass at the chapel, before descending to the village for the procession through the streets of Cervione.
An Assumption festival in the heart of Castagniccia
Every summer, on August 14th and 15th, the village of Cervione (Haute-Corse) honors the Madonna di a Scupiccia, a revered Marian figure of Castagniccia. This religious festival, inseparable from the Feast of the Assumption, combines pilgrimage, festive vigil, and procession, gathering inhabitants, families, and visitors around the chapel A Madonna di a Scupiccia.
The Scupiccia plateau and chapel
The chapel stands on the Scupiccia plateau, at approximately 750 meters altitude, an hour's walk above Cervione. The site offers an unobstructed view of the eastern plain and the sea, and is a high place of devotion and a beautiful walk for lovers of inland Corsica.
The vigil of August 14th
On the evening of August 14th, the Veillee de la Scupiccia enlivens the plateau: concerts and musical entertainment unfold in front of the chapel, while a refreshment stand and food service welcome the public. The convivial atmosphere extends late into the night.
Mass and procession of August 15th
On August 15th, Assumption Day, pilgrims ascend to the plateau to attend the Santa Maria mass celebrated at the chapel. The day continues with the procession through the streets of Cervione, the village lighting up for the occasion with entertainment throughout the day.
Practical information
The festival is free and open to all. Bring good shoes for the climb to the Scupiccia plateau. Information available from the Cervione town hall and the Castagniccia Mare e Monti / Costa Verde tourist office.
Highlights Fête de la Madonna de 2026
- Religious festival of the Assumption celebrated on August 14th and 15th in Cervione
- Scupiccia vigil on August 14th: musical entertainment and festive atmosphere on the plateau
- Santa Maria mass at the A Madonna di a Scupiccia chapel on August 15th
- Traditional procession through the streets of Cervione village
- Scupiccia plateau at ~750 m altitude, panorama of the plain and the sea
- Free event open to all
Prices Fête de la Madonna de 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Madonna de
Practical Information
Location
Cervione (20221), Haute-Corse.
Access
Reach Cervione by road. Parking is available on the outskirts of the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Free entry.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Cervione.
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