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.
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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Big goat parade with a demonstration of original Swiss goat breeds by P. Baumann at the Restaurant Alpenblick. Enjoy the musical entertainment of the Kandersteg alphorn band and buy cheese and other products from Alpe Hannig at the market stall. Treat yourself to raclette and other specialities and enjoy an unforgettable day.
Location: Restaurant Alpenblick, Saas-Fee
Time: Postponed date: 28.07.2024, see: alphannig.ch
Time: from 11:00 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.
Contact: +41 79 358 55 57, alphannig.ch
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
Saastal Tourismus AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
CH-3906 Saas-Fee
Tel. +41 27 958 18 58
E-Mail info@saas-fee.ch