Cors of the Alps, folk music, local craftsmen and local markets await you in the village or directly on the pasture. But it is the arrival of cows, stars of the day, which will make all the difference during the Désalpe.
The most beautiful or the most combative arrives, crowned, flowery, dressed, ringing their impressive toupins. They are led by their owners, their families, the shepherds, the cows or the armillis – according to the canton – all dressed in traditional costume and carrying their pride as a standard.
Many villages of the Alps, Pre -Alpine and even the Jura celebrate the return of men and animals after a summer with altitude patturations. Some take place without fuss, others are known far to the round. We gathered you The cream of the Cream of Disalpta.
The top of the canton of the canton of Friborg
Charmey’s dissolve (FR)
September 27, 2025
It may be the biggest, but certainly the most famous. If there rindy – In local patois – is the descent of cows, the traditional parade is coupled with a local market, a craft market, a 3rd dedicated to cheese, an exhibition of old agricultural machines, a meadow to animals and bathed in folk music.
In practice From 9 a.m., market opening and parade of musical ensembles. At 9:30 am, start of musical entertainment on different scenes in the village. It is advisable to come by public transport. By car, arrive before 9 a.m. and do not leave before 3 p.m.
Semsales’ dissolve (FR)
October 4, 2025
This fall party has everything of a big one: a terroir market, craft demonstrations, folk music, without forgetting the chalet soup. The village wakes up to the sounds of the bells and the cors of the Alps and then comes the long -awaited parade, with more than 700 cattle heads led by the Armaillis and before mass in patois.
In practice The market begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast, craft demonstrations and musical entertainment. The passage of herds, more than 700 animals, begins at 11 a.m. in the Grand-Rue.
Sheep and quenching fair in Jaun (FR)
September 22, 2025
It is a tradition over 400 years old that federal fasting is made yellow every Monday. Sheep and goats return to the village, greeted by the Cors of the Alps and the folk tunes. The fall market, with its 50 stands, animates the streets of the village, while the party extends to music in restaurants.
In practice From 9 a.m., sheep and goats arrived in the village, accompanied by the cors of the Alps and folk music. The fall market and its 50 stands run the center until evening.
Albeuve (FR)
October 4, 2025
In this Gruerian village, traditions and solidarity parade side by side. The Armaillis in Bredzon and the Ladies in Dzaquillon accompany the flowery cows and covers in a colorful procession. Folklore is also invited to market stands, between local products, local crafts, music and friendly atmosphere.
In practice First herd pass at 9 a.m., followed by the procession and entertainment in the heart of the village. Special trains from Bulle and free parking at 300 m facilitate access.
The top of the canton of the canton of Vaud
Tensalpes of the Active (VD)
September 27, 2025
Flower herds, proud Armaillis, fanfares of bells … From 8 a.m., the village comes alive to the rhythm of tradition. We stroll between the stands on the market, we taste the famous AOP cheeses and savor the atmosphere to the full teeth. From 7 p.m., place at the party under the canteen, with mountain meal, orchestra and bar.
In practice Passage of herds from 8 a.m., folk entertainment, craft market and cheese manufacturing demonstration. Meal under canteen heated from 7 p.m.
Singles in Romainmôtier (VD)
From October 10 to 12, 2025
Three days to vibrate to the sound of the toupins, savor melted and raclettes, stroll between the craftsmen stands and toast at the coast of the Orbe in a bucolic setting. Concerts, folklore, delicacies and country atmosphere punctuate this unique party, where the terroir is listened to, tastes and is famous.
In practice The canteen is open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance valid for 3 days, heated canteen and catering at any time.
Dissolve of St. Cergy (VD)
September 27, 2025
Each fall, the Vaudois Jura station celebrates the return of livestock to the plain with a highly folk parade. The decorated herds cross the village to the sound of the bells and the Alps horn, while craft market, typical entertainment and regional specialties complete this meeting with living traditions.
In practice The decorated herds cross the village throughout the morning. The craft market and typical animations are held in the main square. For the occasion, a direct bus connects Nyon station to St Cergue.
The top of the cores of the canton of Valais
St. Luke’s Disalp (VS)
September 20, 2025
Each end of September, the flowery cows go back from the Rouaz pasture to reach the village of St-Luc, under the admiring eyes of the Massé public along the way. The procession continues in a festive atmosphere with folk entertainment, sale of past alpine cheeses and open canteens to savor the flavors of the land in music.
In practice The procession of the flowery queens starts from the Rouaz pasture at 10:30 am and crosses the village at 11:30 am. Sale of cheeses and canteens open from noon.
Griment Disalp (VS)
September 20, 2025
In the picturesque setting of the old village, the cows leave the Moiry pasture, queens in mind, for their return to the plain. A procession full of tradition, punctuated by bells and folk tunes. From noon, the party continues in Grimentz with catering, terroir stands, baker’s fantasies and local products.
In practical From 11 a.m., the herd and the decorated queens cross the old village. At noon, catering and terroir stands settled in Place Multisport.
Vercorin diet (vs)
September 20, 2025
The cows leave the pasture of Tracui to reach the village with accents of the horn of and fifes and drums. From 11 a.m., Vercorin celebrates with aperitif, market, cheese, canteens and popular ball. In the afternoon, children make cow masks before their own parade.
In practice At 11 a.m., cows arrived by the Tracking path, praised by Cors des Alps and musicians. Market, catering and popular ball are continuing all day.
Désalpe d’Ayer (VS)
September 20, 2025
In Ayer, the Fleuries queens parade in the village from 11 a.m., head to the skating rink where they are exposed to the public to the rhythm of music and bells. Open canteens and animations extend the party with, as a high point, the throw of the Nava stone … and a cheese in play for the strongest!
In practice Parade of the queens and the herd at 11 a.m. to the ice rink where they are exhibited. From 2:30 p.m., throw Nava stone.
Crans-montana disc (vs)
September 21, 2025
Grenadier shots, music and folk societies open the march before the arrival of herds adorned with their most beautiful bells. From the long pond to the animated streets, the party extends with concerts, animations and flavors of the terroir, for an authentic meeting in the heart of the Valais Alps.
In practice At 10:30 am, grenadiers shots, followed at 10:45 am by the company parade. The herds parade from 11 a.m. and the party continues at the long Etang until 6.30 p.m.
Rock ta désalpe is also cool (etc)
September 20, 2025
The queens scroll from Place de la Célécabine, before a feast of raclettes with cheese in the alpine and Ayent-Arb-Grimisuat. Grills, craft market, children’s entertainment, Alps and concert of Paul Mac Bonvin vibrate the quenching of a festive and tasty energy.
In practice The queens’ parade begins at 11 a.m., while raclettes and entertainment start at 11:30 am on the Place the Hotel-Restaurant de la Poste.
By Charles -André Aymon – August 12, 2025
