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.
Ascent to the Alps
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Experience this historic custom when the cows are brought to the alp for the summer.
Location: Zermeiggern (South of the balancing basin)
Date: The date is tentative and may change due to pasture conditions.
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: The date is tentative and may change due to pasture conditions.
Accompany the goats to the summering on Alpe Hannig. Alpteam Alpe Hannig cordially invites you to accompany the goats.
Program 2024 to be determined
Be there when the cows make their way to the alpine pasture.
Place: Furggu south of equalisation basin
Date: The date is estimated and may change due to the condition of the pasture.
The alpine team of Triftalp are looking forward to a few cosy hours.
Place: Triftalp, Saas-Grund
Date: The date is tentative and may change due to pasture conditions.
Yodeling festivals
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An event very close to heaven. Combining Holy Mass with musical entertainment by the Echo va de Chrüzflue St. Silvester yodelling club.
Program:
11 a.m.: Holy Mass accompanied by the Echo va de Chrüzflue yodelling club
Followed by catering with musical entertainment by the lake.
Farmers festivals
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An unforgettable day in the most beautiful mountain scenery with live folk music right next to the grazing goats. The well-known goat expert Peter Baumann presents 9 different original Swiss goat breeds with regard to origin, identification, milk yield etc. and shows you many characteristics of these very interesting and curious animals in a demonstration. Special guests will be the Alphornbläser Kandersteg.
At the market stall, pure, traditionally natural goat milk products from the Alpe Hannig will be on sale.
Program 2024 to be determined
The alpine herdsmen of Hoferalp invite you to the alpine alpine festival at the Hoferälpi in Saas-Balen with the Grubenalp yodelling club from Saas-Balen.
Program 2024 to be determined
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.
Program 2024 to be determined
Descent from the Alps
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Experience how the Alpine herdsmen return to their villlage after a summer up on the Alp. The cows are beautifully decorated.
Program 2024 to be determined
After 3 months of alpine life on Alpe Hannig with its herb-rich menu and Saas sun-fuelled, the goats are very fit and urged to return to their home environment.
Program 2024 to be determined
Information
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Tel. +41 27 958 18 58
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