1. Are there any paid activities?

Most activities are free. Charges may apply for some special events and mountain bike hire, for example.

2. Can I take part in the workshops without booking?

For free activities, we suggest that you consult the schedule and arrive between 10 and 20 minutes in advance, to maximise your chances of taking part. To take part in paying activities, you need to book in advance with the providers. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a lead within the festival grounds. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

4. Are there any special measures for people with reduced mobility?

The festival strives to be accessible to all. The farmers’ market is held in the tarmac car park at Castérino, which is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The outdoor activities (walks, treasure hunts, etc.) are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. You can, however, take advantage of a number of activities available throughout the weekend 👉 market, conferences, yoga, creative workshops, climate fresco or the play. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

5. How can we contribute to the eco-responsibility of the festival?

We encourage car pooling, the use of reusable water bottles and respect for waste sorting practices.

6. What ecological measures are taken during the festival?

We’re focusing on reducing our ecological impact, in particular by managing waste and making the most of local service providers. 🌱 A “zero trace” festival – Zero trace bivouac and festival: respect for nature, no pollution left behind. – Waste sorting with accessible sorting bins – Glass recycling guaranteed – Decorations stored and reused from one edition to the next. – Upcycling garlands: created from old communication media and unused clothing. 🤝 Local roots – Choice of local service providers – Local manufacturers for drinks and products – Short routes and limited travel 🌍 Raising awareness and inspiration – Activities and meetings on environmental and social issues – Spotlight on local associations and initiatives – A clear desire to build tomorrow’s sustainable tourism together 🎨 Responsible organisation – Decoration and signage produced directly by the Tourist Office team

7. Can I buy local products to take away?

Yes, the farmers’ market offers a variety of local products that you can buy and take away. The same goes for the artisans.

Inauguration of the Vero cycle route between Breil-sur-Roya and Borgo San Dalmazzo

Launch of the Vero itinerary by train

with the heritage trains

On Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, set off on a journey without borders aboard one of the five free heritage trains running between Borgo San Dalmazzo and Breil-sur-Roya (France). An ideal tourist route for families – but not just for them.

You can board one of the free historic trains (or choose a regular service) to plan your itinerary as you wish. Discover them all below!

Book your ticket:

Train of Wonders

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What is VeRo?

VeRo is a new tourist route between France and Italy, running alongside the Turin–Ventimiglia–Nice railway line. It has been developed to mark the line’s centenary, which will be celebrated on 30 October 2028, thanks to the European ‘Vermenagna-Roya III’ project. It comprises 12 main stops spread across 10 municipalities, between Borgo San Dalmazzo and Breil-sur-Roya, and offers an extraordinary train journey through the Tende Pass. These include sites of great historical significance, as well as new or fully renovated spaces – notably thanks to artistic interventions – where storytelling and interactions without digital devices alternate with immersive experiences and virtual reality. The VeRo stops will take you on a journey between the past and the future: choose your stops to discover and appreciate the characteristics and history of the railway and the two valleys.

Official website

The stages of VeRo and other places to explore in each town

Here are the places of interest which, during the opening days, will be open to the public free of charge from 9 am to 6 pm:

BORGO SAN DALMAZZO

Porta di VeRo
At the railway station, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 6 pm
MEMO4345 and the Memorial to the Deportation
Former Church of Sant’Anna and the square adjacent to the railway station, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 6 pm

Other places of interest:

Museo dell’Abbazia
Via dell’Ospedale, 2. Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 6 pm (last admission at 5 pm)
Santuario di Monserrato
Via Regione Monserrato
Cunifer
Exhibition by model railway enthusiasts featuring a large-scale model
Via Roma, 8.
Saturday 31 October: 9 am–12 noon / 2 pm–6 pm
Sunday 1 November: 12 noon–3 pm
Parco Grandis
Adventure park and picnic area
Via Monserrato (a 10-minute walk from the railway station)
Saturday & Sunday from 3 pm to 6 pm (last admission at 5 pm)

ROBILANTE

Small railway museum
Railway station (Ferroclub)

VERNANTE

Opera d’arte ONEMENT – Chimneys of the former glassworks (Patrick Tuttofuoco)

LIMONE PIEMONTE

Ski simulator (Tourist Office)
Via Roma 30, Limone Piemonte
Ski Museum (Library)
Piazza Henry Dunant 11, Limone Piemonte

TENDE

Museum of Wonders
House of Honey and Bees

LA BRIGUE

Notre-Dame-des-Fontaines Chapel

SAORGE

Saorge Monastery

BREIL-SUR-ROYA

Travel kit

A kit containing maps and audio guides is available on the official website to turn your train journey into a journey through space and time:

You’ll also find a pocket guide, a pocket map and a leaflet aimed at schools and families.

For further information, please contact the following tourist information centres:

Breil-sur-Roya Information Centre:
Breil-tourisme@menton-riviera-merveilles.fr

La Brigue Information Centre:
Labrigue-tourisme@menton-riviera-merveilles.fr

Tende Information Centre:
Tende-tourisme@menton-riviera-merveilles.fr

Find out about other events in the VeRo municipalities: click here

VeRo is funded by the European Interreg-ALCOTRA project ‘Vermenagna – Roya III’: find out more about the project by clicking here and on the dedicated page on the interreg-alcotra.eu website