A warm welcome to all lovers of nature and tradition!
The traditional ascent to the mountain pastures will take place on June 21, 2025.
It is a day of conviviality, music, and sharing.
The program:
- 8.15am: Meet in front of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville town hall to wait for the animals in a gentle mountain atmosphere (with the option of a coffee at L’Art B).
- 8.30am/8.45am: departure of the herd. You’ll have 6 km to cover at the gentle pace of the cows or the faster pace of the goats. The herd will pass through the villages of St Marcel, Praranger, and Bettaix (where refreshments will be available), then down to the lower part of Les Menuires at Plan de l’Eau, before arriving at the Chez Pépé Nicolas mountain pasture, where a Savoyard meal will be served.
- 12 noon: Savoyard lunch with music
🎉 Afternoon: Activities for the whole family
From 1.30 p.m., you can enjoy a wide range of non-stop activities:
– Traditional wooden games: Free access for young and old.
Flower wreaths” workshop: Making country wreaths with flowers from the mountain pastures.
– Old-fashioned butter” workshop: Take part in making your own butter in a churn… then enjoy!
– Siesta and contemplation corner: Deckchairs, plaids and a quiet corner facing the mountains for a well-deserved break.
– Local raffle: A Savoyard hamper to be won by the winner! Find the weight of a whole wheel of Belleville cheese! Tickets on sale on site all day. Draw at 5pm.
You can book your lunch by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4iEUeyZ
🌄 Festive alpine evening
DJ, live saxophonist, BBQ, outdoor bar and good humour for a magical sunset atmosphere.
- 11:00pm:End of the party
You can book your dinner by clicking on this link : https://bit.ly/42QQCEq
See you on 21 June!
