Cancel - Désalpe in St-Cergue

27 Sep 2025

An important traditional celebration marking the end of the mountain pasture season.

In Switzerland, the cattle spends the summer in the mountains and the winter on the plains. In autumn they start to bring the cattle down from the mountain pastures which is called the Désalpe, a traditional event in the Jura Vaudois, above Nyon. It is celebrated in St-Cergue every year in the fall.

The procession of many beautifully decorated herds during this event testifies to the great passion the herdsmen have for their animals. Cows and other animals of the pastures pass through the village during the morning, to the sounds of bells and the alphorn. The celebration includes a variety of typical entertainment and a market where you can purchase local and regional products.

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