Following our traditional summer pasture hike in 2026, we received a lot of positive feedback! Check out the photos from our event as well as the articles that appeared in the press.
What is the ascent to the mountain pastures?
Every year, the summer season is marked by the transhumance of farm animals from the valley barns to the mountain pastures. The alpine herders and their families lead the goats and cows on foot up to the mountain pastures for a summer season in the fresh air! It’s a friendly and festive occasion to celebrate the start of the summer season!
As a reminder, our hike up to the mountain pastures took place this Saturday, June 20, starting at 8:30 a.m. from the village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. The roughly two-hour hike to Chez Pépé Nicolas farm at an altitude of 2,000 meters brought together more than 200 people to enjoy the goats and cows. It was a hike accompanied by music, with a snack halfway through for those with a sweet tooth. This year, the “En-Montagnée” festival took place over three days, from Friday to Sunday, featuring various festive highlights, entertainment, communal meals, farmers’ markets, and activities.
A look back at that one-of-a-kind day in pictures…
Check out the highlights of June 20 in pictures:
The day was dedicated to showing solidarity with the charity “Pour le sourire de Coline” to help little Coline, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder. For every meal served during the ascent to the mountain pastures, €1 was donated to the charity. The association’s patron was interviewed during the event on June 20. Watch her story in this video:
What the press and media had to say about it!
The New Life
First, in the June 19 issue of the weekly magazine *La Vie Nouvelle*, in an article titled “The Ascent to the Alpine Pastures: A Profitable Event?”, Benjamin Lecouturier interviewed Thierry Suchet about this event, which is growing in popularity every year: “A tradition that has become popular in the region, requiring careful organization and attracting more and more participants.” Festive evenings, meals, a local farmers’ market… All of this helps Chez Pépé Nicolas build its reputation, with additional support from the local tourism offices.
See the article in *La Vie Nouvelle*
Savoie News
Next, from this Savoie News article published on Saturday, June 20: “Herds of cows and goats were driven up to the mountain pastures, at an altitude of 2,000 meters, kicking off the summer season in the mountains.”
This video showcases the unique setting of our alpine farm, perched at an altitude of 2,000 meters!
View the post by @savoienews on Facebook and Instagram
Here in the Savoie Region
Serge Carbonell, a host on the radio station Ici Pays de Savoie – Radio France, once again showed his interest in our organization with an interview with Thierry Suchet on June 11 on his show “Bienvenue chez vous, ICI Pays de Savoie.” A big thank you for his kindness!
The Tourist Offices of Belleville, Les Menuires, and Saint-Martin de Belleville
Finally, from this post by the Les Menuires and Saint Martin de Belleville tourist offices: “Head to the Chez Pépé Nicolas mountain pasture for an experience that epitomizes our valleys.”
The publication by the tourism offices highlights the connection with nature and the great outdoors, signaling the start of summer
View the post by @saint_martin_de_belleville and @lesmenuires
If you missed the event, no problem! We’re offering guided tours, workshops, and activities throughout the summer season. Learn more about our program of activities in Les Menuires
