Chalma'Fest
Mountain music festival in Chalmazel-Jeansagnière
About Chalma'Fest
Chalma'Fest is an open-air music festival organized by the Club des Jeunes de Chalmazel-Jeansagnière, in the enchanting setting of the Monts du Forez, in the heart of the Loire. Born in 2023 from the initiative of about fifteen young volunteers from the village, this biennial festival aims to prove that culture in rural areas can create connections and strengthen the attractiveness of a territory often far from major artists' tours. Located at La Madone, at an altitude of 1,100 meters on the road to Sauvain, Chalma'Fest offers an eclectic and festive program mixing folk rock, rap, pop, rock, and DJ sets, in a friendly and warm atmosphere. As an engaged eco-festival, it implements waste recycling, cigarette butt recovery for heating, and decorations made exclusively from second-hand objects. Camping is free on site, and an artisanal beer is brewed especially for the event in partnership with the La Canaille brewery. Supported by 150 volunteers, Chalma'Fest attracts a family and festive audience from all over the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
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Chalma'Fest: High-altitude celebration in the Monts du Forez
Created in 2023 by the Club des Jeunes de Chalmazel-Jeansagnière, Chalma'Fest is an open-air music festival held at La Madone, over 1,100 meters above sea level in the Monts du Forez. This biennial festival was born from the desire of about fifteen young villagers to revitalize their region and show that rural culture can shine.
An exceptional mountain setting
The festival takes place at La Madone, 487 route de Sauvain, in the heart of the mountain resort of Chalmazel-Jeansagnière. Amidst fir forests and high-altitude pastures, festival-goers enjoy a unique panorama of the Forez ridges and the Loire plain. The site offers free camping and a mountain 'guinguette' atmosphere with food trucks, a bar, and craft stalls.
An eclectic and festive program
True to its spirit of popular celebration, Chalma'Fest offers a varied program mixing folk rock, rap, pop, rock, and DJ sets. The festival showcases artists who know how to bring the audience together in a collective communion. Bands entertain throughout the evening, moving between the stage, the bar, and the 'guinguette' area. The evening concludes with a Bal XXL hosted by a local DJ.
An eco-responsible and supportive festival
Chalma'Fest is an engaged eco-festival. Organizers implement waste sorting and recycling, cigarette butt recovery for heating, and create all decorations from second-hand objects. The festival is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with dedicated facilities throughout the site, from parking to camping and the performance area. A medical first-aid station is present on site.
Driven by youth and volunteers
Organized by the Club des Jeunes de Chalmazel-Jeansagnière, formerly known as 'Conscrits de Chalmazel-Jeansagnière', the festival mobilizes around 150 volunteers. These young people, aged 16 to 24 and all from the village, are supported by volunteers of all ages to bring this event to life. An artisanal beer is brewed specifically for the festival in partnership with the La Canaille brewery, and local specialties like patia forézienne are offered for tasting.
Chalma'Fest — edition 2025
2nd edition of Chalma'Fest in the heart of the Chalmazel-Jeansagnière mountains. On the program: Les 3 Fromages (energetic folk rock), 47 Ter (rap, rock, and pop), DJ Getdown (voted favorite DJ of the French in 2018, 80's set), a surprise artist at midnight, a local DJ for the final Bal XXL, and bands throughout the evening. Doors open at 2 PM, concerts start at 6 PM. Free camping, artisanal beer brewed with La Canaille, patia forézienne, and food trucks.
Chalma'Fest #2 — Saturday, July 26, 2025
Chalma'Fest returns for its 2nd edition on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at La Madone, in the mountains of Chalmazel-Jeansagnière. After a first edition marked by rain but praised for its organization, the Club des Jeunes promises a memorable edition in an exceptional mountain setting.
A program for all tastes
The evening opens with Les 3 Fromages, an energetic folk rock group that electrifies stages across France with its mix of festive music and humor. Next up is 47 Ter, a trio from Orléans ranked among the top 10 most streamed rap artists in France, who fuse rap, rock, and pop in a unique and unifying style. DJ Getdown, voted favorite DJ of the French in 2018, follows with a set dedicated to 80s hits. A surprise artist will perform at midnight. The evening concludes with a Bal XXL hosted by a local DJ, featuring visual and musical surprises. Bands entertain throughout the evening, moving between the stage, the bar, and the 'guinguette' area.
A friendly and eco-responsible festival
Camping is free on site. Festival-goers can enjoy an artisanal beer brewed especially for the event with the La Canaille brewery, as well as the patia forézienne, a local culinary specialty. True to its commitments, the festival implements waste sorting, cigarette butt recovery, and decorations made from second-hand objects. The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Programme Chalma'Fest 2025
Program — Saturday, July 26, 2025
- 2:00 PM: Doors open — welcome, food, drinks, 'guinguette' area
- 6:00 PM: Concerts begin
- Les 3 Fromages — Energetic folk rock
- 47 Ter — Rap, rock, and pop
- DJ Getdown — 80s set
- 12:00 AM: Surprise artist
- Local DJ — Bal XXL with visual and musical surprises
Bands entertain throughout the evening, on stage, at the bar, and in the 'guinguette' area.
Highlights Chalma'Fest 2025
Highlights of the 2025 edition
- 2nd edition of Chalma'Fest, on July 26, 2025
- Les 3 Fromages to open — festive and quirky folk rock
- 47 Ter — rap/rock/pop trio among France's most streamed artists
- DJ Getdown — voted favorite DJ of the French in 2018, 80s set
- Surprise artist at midnight
- Bal XXL finale hosted by a local DJ
- Bands throughout the evening
- Free camping, La Canaille artisanal beer, patia forézienne
- Eco-responsible festival in the mountains at 1,100 m altitude
Prices Chalma'Fest 2025
Practical information — Chalma'Fest
Practical Information
Access and transport
By car: Chalmazel-Jeansagnière is accessible from Saint-Étienne (approx. 1h15) via the D8 through Montbrison, and from Clermont-Ferrand (approx. 1h30) via the D906 through Ambert. The La Madone site is located at 487 route de Sauvain. Free parking is available on site, with spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility.
By carpooling: Organizers encourage carpooling. Carpooling solutions are offered via the festival's social media.
Camping
Camping is free on the festival site. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Food and drink
Several food trucks and catering stands are present on site, including the patia forézienne (local specialty). An artisanal beer brewed especially for Chalma'Fest in partnership with the La Canaille brewery is available at the bar. Payment is by rechargeable card or bank card.
Ticketing
2025 Edition Prices:
- Pass Tous Schuss (pre-sale): €28
- Pass Minutes (from July 1st): €33
- Pass Jour J (on site only): €35
- Free for children under 12 (free pass to be collected at ticketing)
Tickets are available online at chalmafest.fr/billetterie and at the Loire Forez tourist offices.
Accessibility
The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility: parking, camping, performance area, and adapted restrooms.
Contact
Club des Jeunes de Chalmazel-Jeansagnière
1, rue de la Mairie — 42920 Chalmazel-Jeansagnière
Phone: 06 68 80 88 90
Website: chalmafest.fr
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Where does it take place — Chalma'Fest
La Madone
La Madone, 487 route de Sauvain, 42920 Chalmazel-Jeansagnière