Transhumance Festival of Chamrousse
Join the shepherd and his sheep in the Chamrousse alpine pastures
About Transhumance of Chamrousse
The Transhumance Festival of Chamrousse is a free family event that takes place every summer in July in the Isère mountain resort. Visitors accompany the shepherd and his thousand sheep on a festive walk along the mountainside, to the sound of the accordion, from Chamrousse 1750 to Lake Lauze. The day continues with numerous free activities: Ritournelle carousel, giant wooden games, bubble workshop, traditional Dauphiné dances with Rigodons et Traditions, face painting for children, and an open-air circus show.
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The Transhumance Festival of Chamrousse: A Living Mountain Tradition
Every summer, the resort of Chamrousse, perched at 1750 meters above sea level in the Belledonne massif, hosts the Transhumance Festival, a unique event celebrating the ancestral passage of herds to the summer pastures. This popular and family-friendly festival offers visitors a rare opportunity to accompany a shepherd and his thousand sheep on an unforgettable mountain walk.
The Great Walk with the Herd
The meeting point is at the foot of the Bachat-Bouloud chairlift in Chamrousse 1750 for the start of the walk, accompanied by Jean Michel the accordionist. The procession heads towards the Lauze lake, offering spectacular panoramas of the surrounding mountains. The family walk lasts about an hour along the mountainside.
The departure time may vary depending on the animals and the weather. It is recommended to arrive a little early.
Free Activities All Day Long
After the transhumance, numerous free activities await visitors on site:
- Exhibition of the giant straw mouflon: an impressive sculpture made from natural materials
- Ritournelle Carousel: a poetic carousel for the little ones
- Giant Wooden Games: a fun course for the whole family
- Bubble Workshop: creating giant soap bubbles
- Traditional Dauphiné Dances with the association Rigodons et Traditions
- Face Painting for children
- "Sculpt Your Edelweiss" Workshop: artisanal creation in wood
Open-Air Circus Show
The day is punctuated by an open-air circus show, offering a moment of poetry and acrobatics in the magnificent mountain setting. Contemporary circus companies are invited each year to present performances adapted to the exceptional natural environment of Chamrousse.
A Festival in the Heart of the Mountains
The Transhumance Festival is part of the Chamrousse summer program, a resort renowned for its mountain activities and preserved natural environment. The event recalls the alpine pastoral traditions and the importance of mountain farming, while offering a moment of conviviality accessible to all.
Practical information — Transhumance of Chamrousse
Dates and Location
- Every year in early July (one Sunday), from 10:30 AM
- Meeting point: Chamrousse 1750, at the foot of the Bachat-Bouloud chairlift (formerly Écrin)
Access
- By car: From Grenoble (30 min) via the D111 to Chamrousse. Free parking at Chamrousse 1750.
- By bus: Transisère summer shuttle from Grenoble (line 6010).
Prices
- Free admission and activities
- Catering on site
Contact
- Chamrousse Tourist Office
- Website: www.chamrousse.com
Practical Advice
- Bring hiking shoes for the walk with the herd
- Warm clothing and sun protection recommended at altitude
- Departure time may vary: arrive early
- Event maintained except in case of very unfavorable weather conditions
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