Fête de l'Estive
2026
Edition 2026 — Finished
Edition 2026 — Estive d'Allanche
34th Fête de l'Estive - 2026 Edition
The 34th edition of the Fête de l'Estive will take place on the weekend of May 23rd and 24th, 2026 in Allanche. This unmissable transhumance event in Cantal promises once again to bring together tens of thousands of visitors around the Salers cow herds and the pastoral traditions of Cézallier.
On Saturday, May 23rd, Salers herds will parade through the streets of Allanche to the rhythm of bands and folk groups. The large local produce market will offer cheeses, cured meats, and Cantal specialties. Cheese making demonstrations, exhibitions, an educational farm, and street entertainment will complete the program.
On Sunday, May 24th, the traditional free ascent to the summer pasture will allow hikers to accompany a breeder and their herd to the high-altitude pastures, during a guided walk of about 22 km through the spectacular landscapes of Cézallier.
Programme
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Morning: Arrival of herds and blessing
- 10:00 AM: Opening of festivities
- All day: Parades of Salers cow herds with their breeders
- All day: Large market of local produce and crafts
- Street entertainment, bands, folk groups
- Cheese making demonstrations
- Exhibition on the burons of Cézallier
- Educational farm
- Evening: Traditional meal and popular ball
Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Morning: Free ascent to the summer pasture - accompanied hike of about 22 km
Highlights
- Parades of Salers cow herds in the village of Allanche
- Large market of Cantal local produce
- Ascent to the summer pasture hike (approx. 22 km)
- Auvergne folk and musical entertainment
- Cheese making demonstrations
- Educational farm for families
- Popular ball on Saturday evening
Prices
Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .