Festival des Randonnées Musicales du Ferrand
Music and hiking in the heart of the Ferrand valley in Oisans
About Randonnées Musicales
Created in 1999 in the Ferrand valley in Oisans, the Festival des Randonnées Musicales is a unique itinerant event that combines music and hiking in three mountain villages: Besse, Clavans, and Mizoën. For three weeks between July and August, eclectic concerts (rock, folk, world music, reggae, funk, electro swing), musical hikes, conferences, and film screenings liven up this wild little valley in Isère. The majority of events are free, followed by shared Spanish-style meals in a friendly and family atmosphere.
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The Festival des Randonnées Musicales du Ferrand: music and mountains since 1999
Since 1999, the Festival des Randonnées Musicales du Ferrand has been filling one of the most beautiful valleys in Oisans with music. Supported by the Association du Festival des Randonnées Musicales (AFRM), this atypical itinerant festival takes over three mountain villages every summer: Besse, Clavans, and Mizoën, in a spirit of sharing, discovery, and conviviality.
An original concept: the musical hike
The festival's originality lies in its musical hike concept: artistic performances are held in the middle of the mountains, accessible mainly on foot. Spectators go on hikes to discover the valley, its listed sites, and its cultural heritage, while enjoying musical moments in exceptional natural settings. Piano hikes, guided and sung walks, and conferences on natural and historical heritage complete this unique program.
An eclectic and generous program
The invited artists draw from various musical styles: hip-hop, pop, rock, reggae, groove, funk, electro swing, world music, and folk. Concerts take place in the villages of Besse, Clavans, and Mizoën, followed by shared Spanish-style meals (potluck) where everyone brings a dish to share. Drinks and food are also available for purchase on site.
A festival rooted in its territory
The Festival des Randonnées Musicales is deeply connected to the Ferrand valley, a wild little valley nestled in the heart of Oisans. The three villages of Besse, Clavans, and Mizoën offer a magnificent natural setting, between alpine pastures, forests, and peaks. The festival contributes to the cultural and tourist life of these mountain villages, attracting a loyal and curious audience each summer.
Accessibility and free admission
The majority of events are free, thanks to the financial support of the Communauté de Communes de l'Oisans, the Département de l'Isère, and local municipalities. This free access policy allows as many people as possible to enjoy the festival's cultural richness in a spirit of openness and sharing.
Films, conferences, and workshops
Beyond the concerts, the festival offers film screenings, conferences on the valley's natural and historical heritage, exhibitions, and workshops that enrich the festival-goers' experience. These complementary activities make the Festival des Randonnées Musicales a multidisciplinary event where culture is experienced in all its forms.
Randonnées Musicales — edition 2026
The 27th edition of the Festival des Randonnées Musicales du Ferrand will take place in the summer of 2026 in the villages of Besse, Clavans, and Mizoën. The festival continues to offer eclectic open-air concerts, musical hikes, and cultural events in the magnificent setting of the Ferrand valley in Oisans.
27th edition — Festival des Randonnées Musicales 2026
The Festival des Randonnées Musicales du Ferrand returns for its 27th edition in the summer of 2026. True to its spirit of sharing and discovery, the festival will once again take over the villages of Besse, Clavans, and Mizoën for three weeks of music, hiking, and conviviality in the heart of Oisans.
Prices Randonnées Musicales 2026
Practical information — Randonnées Musicales
Practical Information — Festival des Randonnées Musicales du Ferrand
Location and access
The festival takes place in the villages of Besse, Clavans, and Mizoën, in the Ferrand valley in Oisans (Isère). Access to concert venues is mainly on foot as part of the musical hikes.
By car: From Grenoble, take the RN91 towards Briançon via the Col du Lautaret. Besse and Mizoën are about a 1.5-hour drive from Grenoble. Parking is available in each village.
By public transport: Regional bus lines serve Oisans from Grenoble (Transisère network). Check schedules and nearest stops.
Prices
The majority of events are free. Certain specific activities (workshops, guided hikes) may require prior registration.
Food and drink
Concerts are followed by shared Spanish-style meals (everyone brings a dish). Drinks and food are available for purchase on site.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available in the villages of Besse, Clavans, and Mizoën, as well as in the surrounding Oisans communes: gîtes, bed and breakfasts, campsites. It is advisable to book in advance during the summer season.
Practical tips
- Bring good hiking shoes for mountain concerts
- Pack warm clothing for evenings at altitude
- Bring sun protection and plenty of water
- Consult the detailed program on the AFRM website
Contact
Association du Festival des Randonnées Musicales (AFRM)
Facebook: Festival des Randonnées Musicales
Instagram: @randonnees_musicales
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Where does it take place — Randonnées Musicales
Villages de Besse, Clavans et Mizoën
Vallée du Ferrand, 38142 Besse