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FETE DE L'ATTELAGE

Fête de l'attelage - 38th edition

Traditions and folklore, Entertainment/recreation, popular dance, Traditional festival, Demonstration, Animals, Arts and crafts in Flumet

  • Discover this traditional festival combining authenticity, tradition and originality. Parades of carriages and horse-drawn carriages recreating scenes from everyday life, with actors and decorations, as well as marching bands and folk groups...

  • Since 1986, when the first Fête de l'Attelage was held to mark the centenary of the opening of the Gorges de l'Arly road between Ugine and Flumet, around twenty horse-drawn vehicles have traditionally converged at the end of August on Flumet, a former stagecoach stop at the heart of the Val d'Arly, between Albertville and Megève.

    Folk groups, brass bands and accordion players join in the parade and liven up the town centre all day long. A dinner dance hosted by Dj Mountain Music (Patrick...
    Since 1986, when the first Fête de l'Attelage was held to mark the centenary of the opening of the Gorges de l'Arly road between Ugine and Flumet, around twenty horse-drawn vehicles have traditionally converged at the end of August on Flumet, a former stagecoach stop at the heart of the Val d'Arly, between Albertville and Megève.

    Folk groups, brass bands and accordion players join in the parade and liven up the town centre all day long. A dinner dance hosted by Dj Mountain Music (Patrick Déglise Favre) will bring the evening to a close under the big top.

    There will also be games and entertainment for children: pony rides from €4; wood carving for children with Bambins des Bois. Come and create your own wooden horse and have fun! Free wooden games, brainteasers ...
    All day long, Louna Tailleur from Domancy will be sharing her passion for horses and her work as a farrier in the Place du Château.

    This year we have the pleasure of welcoming the folk group Biau Zizé, the Echo de Cornillon, the Italian group Prisma Band, the Frères Misters and Pierre de Coeur.

    Here's the detailed programme:
    10am: arrival of the horse-drawn carriages on the Place du Château.
    -11.00am: parade of carriages, folk groups, music and brass bands through the streets of Flumet.
    -From 12.00: meal under the marquee. You can also enjoy a full meal in the restaurants of Flumet Saint Nicolas la Chapelle.
    -3.00 pm: parade of carriages, music and brass bands through the streets of the town.
    -From 3.30pm: presentation of the floats on the Place du Château, election of the most beautiful carriage by a jury.
    -7.30pm: Dinner and dancing under the big top, hosted by the ski club. The meal will be hosted by Dj Mountain Music (Patrick Déglise Favre).
    -9.00pm - 2.00am: Free dance with Dj Mountain Music.

    Practicalities: FREE SHUTTLES
    Parking at the Arrondine leisure center: a free shuttle bus will take you to the Tourist Office at the heart of the festival from 10:30am to 12:00pm and from 2:30pm to 6:00pm.
    Timetable for information only
  • Environment
    • Mountain location
    • Village centre
  • Spoken languages
    • French
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Rates
    - Lunch under the big top: €12 per child (under 12), €20 per adult.
    - Evening meal and dance under the big top with live music by the group "Mirage": €12 per child (under 12), €24 per adult.
    Tickets on sale at the Tourist Office from 9.00 am or on site from 7.00 pm. You can also eat at restaurants in Flumet and Saint Nicolas la Chapelle.
Schedules
Schedules
  • On August 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM