Pure tradition - Our alpine festivals, cow fights and yodelling festivals are legendary
In summer the famers of the Saas Valley let the cow and the goat out!
Absolute family fun! From June to September you have the opportunity to take part in original folklore events. Traditional alpine festivals characterise the Saas Valley summer. Experience beautiful days in good company and a fantastic atmosphere. Experience the exciting cow fights followed by a cosy party with raclette, music and other Valaisan specialities. Cultural entertainment for the whole family.
Programm for 2026 will follow
Ascent to the Alps
Subject to changes
Experience this historic custom when the cows are brought to the alp for the summer.
Location: Zermeiggern (South of the balancing basin)
Time: from 11:00 a.m. start of the cow fights
Catering: Barbecue and raclette
There will be musical entertainment in the festival tent.
Accompany the goats to the summering on Alpe Hannig. Alpteam Alpe Hannig cordially invites you to accompany the goats.
Programme:
- From 9 a.m.
Gathering of goats, helpers and guests at the upper car park (P1), Wildi exit. - Followed by
Hike from car park P1 - village - Wildi - Bärenfalle - Restaurant Alpenblick - Alpe Hannig - Ca. 12:00 - 12:30 pm.
Arrival at the Alpe Hannig
Alp Festival: Welcome reception with food and drink and cosy get-together for all of the participants and helpers
This historical custom is still lived today. The cows are brought to the alp for the summer, where afterwards the cow fights take place to win the queen.
Location: Saas-Almagell, Zermeiggern
Date: Sunday June 14th, 2026
Time: from 10:00 a.m. canteen followed by barbecue | 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass
Price: Free of charge
Alpine procession with following ring cow fights - The alpine team of Triftalp is looking forward to a few cosy hours.
Location: Triftalp, Saas-Grund
Date: June 21, 2026
Program 2026:
- 10:00 am: Arrival of the cows
- 11:00 am: Holy Mass
- 12:00 pm: Start of the cow fights
Catering: Plätzli, bratwurst and ribs
Arrival: Special price Saas-Grund - Triftalp (return journey) for CHF 10.- | Last descent at 6:30 pm.
Farmers festivals
Subject to changes
The goat festival in aid of the Alpe Hannig Foundation will take place on Sunday, 09 August 2026 from 10.30 am at and together with the Restaurant Alpenblick above Saas-Fee.
Location: Restaurant Alpenblick, Saas-Fee
Time: see: alphannig.ch
Time: from 10:30 a.m. Arrival: Descent from the Hannig mountain restaurant along the Sonnenweg via Alpe Hannig - Restaurant Alpenblick (approx. 30 min. on foot), or ascent from Saas Fee, approx. 45 min.
Mountains, cows and cheese. A stereotype, indeed. And yes, the farmers are proud of their cows and therefore it is not surprising that everyone gathers on the mountain to crown the strongest ring cow of the summer.
Location: Triftalp, Saas-Grund
Time: from 11:00 a.m. Arrival: Mountain railway from Saas-Grund valley station to Triftalp middle station – continuous service from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., return trip, exit at Triftalp, CHF 10.
Programme:
- 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass with the Antrona Yodelling Club
- Followed by musical entertainment with Hirschbüebu
- Starting at 3:00 p.m. Food: Saaser Gsottus | Barbecue
- 3:30 p.m. Coronation of the Alpine Queen and Dairy Cow
Information
Saastal Tourismus AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
CH-3906 Saas-Fee
Tel. +41 27 958 18 58
E-Mail info@saas-fee.ch