Désalpe in Charmey
Overview
Intro
"Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities.
The Desalpe is the descent of the herds into the valley after more than four months in the alpine pastures. The jewel of Charmey, the Desalpe festival has gained an international reputation over the years. Lovers of tradition and authenticity will find an unmissable event every last Saturday in September. Adorned with colourful bouquets, the cows return to the valley with a joyful jingling of bells. This Rindyà (a dialect term meaning "descent from the pastures") reflects the traditions of mountain dwellers and ensures their preservation.
Activities:
Taste & Terroir Market, craft market and cheese market from 9 am to 5 pm
Exhibition of old agricultural machinery
Animal meadow
Folk music
Catering:
Several food and drink stalls offer regional specialities spread across five areas.New
| Contact address |
Commune Val-de-Charmey
Charmey 1637 Charmey +41 (0)26 927 57 57 commune@val-de-charmey.ch |
|---|---|
| Location |
Commune Val-de-Charmey Case postale 1637 Charmey (Gruyère) Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://fribourg.ch/en/la-gruyere/events/desalpe/ |
The content presented here is provided and updated by regional/local tourist offices or event organisers, which is why Switzerland Tourism is unable to guarantee the correctness of the contents.
Event dates
- 26 September 2026