Les Envoyageurs

Contemporary Music and Performing Arts at Altitude

Since 2014, the Les Envoyageurs festival has taken over the last weekend of August in the village of Vallouise-Pelvoux, the gateway to the Parc national des Écrins, in the Hautes-Alpes. Driven by the association Les Héré'Zik, this musical and festive event brings together an intergenerational audience each year around an eclectic program of contemporary music and performing arts, in an exceptional natural setting between glaciers, peaks, and larch forests.

Concerts Under the Big Top

The heart of the festival beats under a large big top erected for the occasion, where Friday and Saturday evening concerts take place. The programming explores today's music in all its diversity: rock, electro, cumbia, trip-hop, brass band, pop, blues, world music, and festive music. Emerging bands share the stage with established acts, offering a rich and accessible panorama of current music scenes.

Daytime Shows, Circus, and Activities

On Saturday during the day, the festival offers a program of free activities open to all: circus performances by invited companies, street shows, participatory workshops for children and families, an artisans' market, and musical entertainment. These daytime events, festive and accessible, make Les Envoyageurs a truly intergenerational event, where young and old alike find their place.

A Festival Rooted in the Vallouise Valley

Les Envoyageurs is deeply rooted in the local fabric of the Vallouise valley. The association Les Héré'Zik, founded by local residents passionate about music and culture, works year-round for the cultural vitality of the region. The festival mobilizes a team of dedicated volunteers and relies on local partners for catering, accommodation, and logistics, contributing to the village's economy during the summer weekend.

A Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

True to its values, the festival champions a multidisciplinary and open program, blending discoveries and favorites, emerging artists and established acts. The bar and catering area offers local and seasonal products, and the welcome is designed to foster conviviality and sharing. Les Envoyageurs concludes the summer in style, offering a final burst of celebration and music before the return to routine, at the foot of the Écrins peaks.