Evenementen - Alpine festivals

The traditional ascent of the Eringer cows to the Belalp

Experience this historic custom when the cows are brought to the alp for the summer. Location: Saas-Almagell, Zermeiggern (South of the balancing basin) Date: 13.06.2026

The Hérens breed of cattle move up to the mountain pastures for summer grazing where the instinctively fight against each other to establish a natural hierarchy within the herd.

Save the date in your calendar and plan your Grächen-Time.

Zum 16. Mal treffen sich nationale und internationale Alphornbläser:innen, Fahnenschwinger:innen am Flumserberg. Jeder kann an beiden oder auch nur an einem Tag teilnehmen.

Experience the "Züglete" up close. On this day, farmers will drive their cows down from the mountains through the promenade to the "Vorschess".

S-chargiada d'Alp - Alpine cattle drive. Reception of the cows and festival in front of the St. Johann monastery in Müstair.

Rock ta désalpe de Serin with Paul Mac Bonvin on Saturday, September 19, 2026

Culinair genieten en traditie op één plaats

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

Cows and goats return to the valley during the traditional Alpabzug (alpine descent) – accompanied by a folk festival for guests and locals.

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

At the end of September, the Fête du Vacherin Mont-d’Or marks the season start for this soft cheese typical of the Vallée de Joux.

Over 300 head of cattle, accompanied by herdsmen, dairymen and various folklore groups, make their way from their summering pastures to Schüpfheim.

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.

To the sound of the bells during the cattle parade in Saint-Cergue!

Zauberhafter Alpabzug in Plaffeien: Tausend festlich geschmückte Tiere, ein lebendiges Dorf mit Markt und Unterhaltung sowie die einzigartige Atmosphäre eines traditionsreichen Festes.

The 13th edition of the Leventina Agricultural Day and the 35th edition of the Leventina Cheese Festival will take place on September 27, 2026, organized by the local committee in collaboration with

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

Alpine cattle descent is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities. After more than four months of grazing in alpine pastures, cows make their way down to the plain.

Traditionele markt- en tentoonstellingsdag van de boerenverenigingen uit Zuid-Groningen: marktstraat met landbouwproducten, veetentoonstelling, paardenvaren en nog veel meer.

The festival full of tradition and culture.

The farmers' association, founded in 1686, celebrates its traditional festival with a procession, games and entertainment.