Désalpe de L'Etivaz

A living tradition

On September 28, 2024, the village of L'Etivaz will be celebrating the herds that, after a summer on the mountain pastures, will be returning to their stables for the winter. Decked out in their finest bells, proud and full of flowers, the cows will parade to the applause of the public, much to the delight of the herdsmen.

Take part in the Désalpe de L'Etivaz, which combines Swiss mountain traditions, local specialities and joie de vivre! There's plenty of entertainment on offer. In particular, you'll be able to taste the first wheels of L'Etivaz PDO cheese produced during the summer of 2024 and fresh from the maturing cellars. Don't hesitate to contact us, we look forward to sharing this Désalpe with you!

Find out when the herds pass through the heart of L'Etivaz.

Program

From 8 a.m., herds of cattle pass through the festival square, followed by folk entertainment, a large craft market and tastings. From 7pm, dinner in the heated canteen, with live band and youth bar.

This year, you'll be able to pay for admission, drinks at the bars and our own stands (cheese boards, souvenirs, etc.) using the Twint application.

Prices

Admission: CHF 8.- per adult, free for children under 16.

Shuttles and parking

This year, you can take advantage of a free shuttle service to l'Etivaz.

From L'Arsat (free parking between Les Mosses and La Lécherette)
From La lécherette (large parking lot)
From Château-d'Oex (opposite the bookshop and from the Landi grounds at the bottom of the village, free parking)

This service is available from 7am to 6pm. A welcome desk will be set up at the departure of each shuttle to provide information and cheese tasting. We'll also be selling entrance pins directly at the various reception points. Evening buses and shuttles: From Landi to L'Etivaz at 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00 Drop-off times from L'Etivaz to the Landi: 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm, then pyjama bus all evening from 11.30 pm. Opt for the shuttles, you'll save time! Let us take you to the event center in L'Etivaz without the hassle of finding a parking space.

Desalpe partners

Pays-d'Enhaut Region

Our partner for communication and information

www.alpesvaudoises.ch

Gstaad Züglete: 31.08.2024

The Etivaz and Gstaad desalps have come closer together. They share the same tradition, and are traditional festivals in both French and German-speaking Switzerland. See you on August 31, 2024!

Le Barlatay

The Super-Trail du Barlatay will take place on August 16 and 17, 2024, starting from l'Etivaz.

www.barlatay.ch/

Radio Chablais

Our radio partner