Festival du Cor des Alpes du Russey

A festival with the breath of the Jura mountains

Nestled in the Haut-Doubs, a few kilometers from the Swiss border, the village of Russey hosts a unique musical event each year: the Festival du Cor des Alpes. This event celebrates one of the most emblematic instruments of Alpine culture, a long wooden horn whose deep and powerful sounds carry for several kilometers across the valleys and ridges of the Jura.

A day punctuated by Alpine fanfares

The festival takes place over a full day, marked by several musical highlights. From 10 a.m., Alpine horn groups take over the streets of Russey for roving concerts, creating a festive and surprising atmosphere in the heart of the village. At 11 a.m., all the players gather in front of the church of Russey for an impressive collective concert, where the resonance of the horns blends with the village architecture.

In the afternoon, at 2 p.m., each group performs individually in the village hall, allowing the public to discover different styles and repertoires. The festival culminates at 4 p.m. with a grand ensemble concert bringing together all the participants, a moment of grace where dozens of horns resonate in unison in a magnificent finale.

A bridge between Alpine and Jura traditions

The Festival du Cor des Alpes du Russey testifies to the cultural proximity between the Jura mountains and the Swiss Alps. Originally a pastoral instrument used for communication between shepherds in the alpine pastures, the Alpine horn has become a recognized and appreciated musical symbol far beyond its Swiss cradle. The festival attracts horn ensembles from Switzerland, Franche-Comté, and all of France, making Russey a crossroads of mountain musical traditions.

Russey, land of festivals

Russey is a dynamic commune in the Haut-Doubs plateau, located at an altitude of about 850 meters. In addition to the Festival du Cor des Alpes, the town also hosts the Pop'Cornes Festival, a more contemporary music event. The exceptional natural setting of the Jura Mountains, with its spruce forests, pastures, and panoramas of the Swiss Alps, adds a unique landscape dimension to this festival that skillfully blends culture, conviviality, and mountain authenticity.