Thursday 20 august from 10:00 to 16:00

Samoëns 1600: A Tradition

  • Entertainment/recreation
  • Artistic performance
  • Concert
  • Local festival
  • Animals
  • Alpine meadows/grazing
  • Landscape
Elevation : 1600m
Plateau des Saix, 74340 Samoëns

Description

A festive and authentic event to celebrate local heritage in an exceptional natural setting—and it’s completely FREE! Savoyard concert, axe throwing, mini farm, pony rides, flambéed grolle, and alphorn music
Join us for the first edition of 1600 en Fête, a festive event held at an altitude of 1,600 meters, in the heart of the mountains. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy a day filled with good cheer, Savoyard traditions, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. What’s on the agenda for your day From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Activities running continuously -Introduction to axe throwing -Tour of the mini-farm + free pony rides -Creative workshop + face painting -Activities for everyone: wooden games, volleyball/soccer field From 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Music and traditions -Guided presentation and demonstration of the alphorn (11:00 a.m.) -Traditional music concert by the group Le Vent Des Alpes (accordion, alphorn, and mountain songs) (11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.) 1:45 p.m. | Local specialty Preparation and tasting of authentic Savoyard flambéed grolle From 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. | Music and traditions -Guided presentation and demonstration of the alphorn (2:00 PM) -Traditional music concert by the group Le Vent Des Alpes (accordion, alphorn, and mountain songs) (2:15–3:15 PM) From 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Festive atmosphere Musical entertainment provided by a Savoyard DJ

Services

Disabled access
Accessibility
Children's games / Play area
Picnic area
Animals accepted

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
Minimum aisle width of 90 cm

Rates

Free of charge.
Free admission; no reservation required.
Located between the GME (Grand Massif Express) gondola station and Club Med.
Accessible either by gondola (a paid lift ticket is required in this case) or by car in about 20 minutes from the village of Samoëns

Opening times

On 28 July 2026
  • 10:00 at 16:00
On 20 August 2026
  • 10:00 at 16:00

Location

Samoëns 1600: A Tradition
Elevation : 1600m
Plateau des Saix, 74340 Samoëns

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Access

Access
  • Between the arrival of the GME (Grand Massif Express) gondola lift and Club Med. Accessible by gondola lift (for a fee) or by car in about 20 minutes from the village of Samoëns.
Updated on 13 August 2026 at 13:19
by Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
(Offer identifier : 7926707)
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