Events

SwissPeaks Trail. Aug 25–Sept 7, 2025. Spend an unforgettable week of festivities in the heart of the Alps. With seven trail courses ranging from 21 to 700 kilometers, there's something for everyone.

The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc®, the "queen" and original race, passes through La Fouly and Champex-Lac, where refreshments and other activities will be organized.

The first Churfirsten Trail Run event will take place in Wildhaus Toggenburg from August 29 to 31, 2025.

Alpine breakfast on the Marbachegg

The most beautiful marathon in the world

Experience the "Züglete" at first hand. On this day, the farmers and their cows will move from the mountains through the promenade to the "Vorschess". The spectacle opens at around 9.30 a.m.

Cows, goats and sheep return to the valley during the traditional Alpine cattle drive - accompanied by a festival for guests and locals alike.

On September 13, 2025, the Arosa Trailrun will take place. Five trails with different profiles are available for you.

Mattmark Memorial Mattmark Dam & Erlebnisbank Arena, Saas-Grund The Mattmark Memorial will take place for the 7th time on 13 September 2025.

First of its kind in Switzerland and inspired by the Medoc Marathon, this event wants to be both sporting and festive.

Alpine cattle drive. Reception of the cows and festival in front of the St. Johann monastery in Müstair.

Around 600 animals arrive in the valley from the five Brigels Alps. The festively decorated animals are accompanied by farmers and Alpine herdsmen and arrive in the village one after the other.

A race for every runner, whether experienced trail runner or beginner. Everyone will enjoy the run and thus start the autumn of running or bring the summer of running to an enjoyable end.

Wildstrubel by UTMB® will take runners on a magnificent journey through the northern Alps. 113km, 70km, 53km, 25km and 10km races.

For all those for whom far is not far enough.

Chästeilet at the Spychern in Justistal

The Emmental Alpabfahrt celebrates the return of the summered cattle in the villages of Sumiswald and Wasen with a traditional alpine cattle drive.

For all those for whom far is not far enough.

The traditional Alpine descent with the crowning of the Alpine Queen and traditional country music is a highlight.

The Alpfahrt is still an important day of celebration for farmers today. The cattle are ceremoniously driven down into the valley. And in Urnäsch there is the traditional farmers' market.

Around two hundred cows and calves gather in the Bargis high valley against a breathtaking backdrop.

Rock ta désalpe de Serin with Paul Mac Bonvin on Saturday, September 20, 2025

The Désalpe is a folk festival combining music, tradition and traditional know-how!

Marvel at the cows adorned with their finest bells, savour the flavours of the region, and enjoy an authentic moment of tradition at the Désalpe.

This fair takes place every year on the Monday of the Federal Fast (Jeûne fédéral).

The exhibition takes place every Tuesday from 9 a.m. on the Brüelwiese right next to the monastery.

In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

In the fall, when the farmers return from the Alps with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Prizes are awarded for the most beautiful and best performing cows.

The legendary trail running event is coming to Gstaad. This weekend, the trail running community will gather in the Les Diablerets and Gstaad region to share their passion for the sport.

A magical Alpine procession in Plaffeien: thousands of festively decorated animals, a lively village with a market and entertainment as well as the unique atmosphere of a festival steeped in tradition.

The Entlebuch Alpabfahrt takes place every year at the end of September. Over 300 head of cattle, accompanied by herdsmen make their way from their summering pastures to Schüpfheim.

Die Alpabfahrt ist wohl der grösste und emotionalste Anlass in der Gemeinde Kerns.

Attached to its traditions, the village of St-Cergue is passionate about perpetuating the authentic celebration of the désalpe, during which locals and visitors can enjoy watching the beautifully

The animals are sheared, brushed, adorned with large bells, their heads decorated with a fir tree crowned with flowers. The village is also particularly decorated and flowered for the occasion.

"Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities.