The best parties Alpes

The figure of the high mountain guide has been mythical since 1821, when the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix was created. Created in 1924, the relief fund helps guides and their families. To feed it and to honour its famous guides, the Company of the guides created the Festival of the guides: all the valley of Chamonix Mont-Blanc pays a tribute to them during 4 days of festivals and songs. On August 15th, the guides parade in the costume worn by Jacques Balmat in 1786 during the first ascent of Mont Blanc.

Welcome to medieval festivities in Colmars! Set in a magnificent setting of ancient stones steeped in history, the weekend features a wide range of events: music concerts, horse and bird of prey shows, medieval meals, lectures, old trades, battles, old-fashioned flag-throwing... Large craftsmen's market in the town squares. And if you'd like to join in the fun, rent a costume. Days rich in learning and contemplation, both visual and auditory!

Wood carving has always played an important role in Bessans. For two days, local artisans from Maurienne and France present their works and know-how at the 19 ^th meeting of wood sculptors and artisans. No doubt you will hear about Bessans's devil legend. This feast reminds us of the important crafts of yesteryear, which occupied the long winter nights.

The place Charles-Dullin in the centre of the small town of Yenne becomes the time of one afternoon a large playground for your children: many diverstissements and creative workshops promise pleasant moments to share with family! Games of building, address, reflection, to do in solo or team, a very tight time for children, etc. Even if parents help or blow the answers.

Thanks to the Valmeinier Heritage Association, several monuments such as the Moulin aux Grands Côtes and chapels in the hamlets have been renovated. On the occasion of the employers'celebration on 11 August, the association will celebrate its 10 years around the church 1500 with a mass, a traditional meal, a presentation of the country's costumes and local crafts… The volunteers of the association, the inhabitants of Valmeinier, remain committed to their history, tradition and environment; They invite you to discover local gastronomy through built heritage, crafts and meeting with animals. They tell many stories and stories.

For the 1 st, 8 st, 15 th, 22nd and 29 th of September and 6 th of October 2012, the Autumn Flavours offer appointments to Restaurateurs and Facim. Local dishes, yesterday's cuisine or revisited today to get out of the false ideas of Savoyard cuisine.

At the beginning of August, during a whole weekend, folklore and traditions are organized around wood and lumbering. In other words, horizontal axe, vertical axe, solo or two-person operation, chainsaw and springboard are all at work. It should be noted that there is a contest that spices up the party. A festive atmosphere in the village and entertainment for all, a craftsmen's market and a garage sale: the traditional Fête du Bois et du Bûcheronnage takes place at an altitude of 1,600 m in Les Saisies. Mountain gastronomy is obviously part of the celebration.

The mountain pastures are celebrating at the beginning of August in Praz-de-Lys-Sommand! During a beautiful and playful day, in the middle of nature, come and discover the crafts, the local products and the life of the mountain pastures. On the program, all day long, demonstrations with herd dogs and sheep, a big gathering of Alpine horns (Franco-Swiss), and a giant barbecue to feed the whole family! It's also an opportunity to stretch your legs and discover or rediscover the surrounding GR trails and enjoy the exceptional panorama of the region.