Match of Hérens cows
Location : Front de neige
Presentation
Come and assist to Hérens cow breed natural batlles in a festive atmosphere.
Event organised by the Tourist Office and the association Les Hérens des Arves. Meal and refreshments in aid of the Saint Jean d'Arves skiclub.
Programme:
Between 8.00 am and 9.00 am: Arrival of the cows
9.30 am: Weighing of the cattle
10.00 am: Herding dog demonstration
10.30 am: Start of the competitions, attended by Arvi
11.00 am: Tug-of-war
12.00–2.00 pm: Lunch available on site from the refreshment stand and then under the marquee – €20 per adult, €12 per child – and a break in the matches
2.00 pm: Herding dog demonstration
2.30 pm: Matches resume in the presence of Arvi
3.00 pm: Sausage-cutting competition
4.00 pm: Milk can carrying competition
4.30–5.00 pm: Grand final
And throughout the day… Craft market, refreshment bar, live music,
fun zone, pony rides, wooden games…
Programme:
Between 8.00 am and 9.00 am: Arrival of the cows
9.30 am: Weighing of the cattle
10.00 am: Herding dog demonstration
10.30 am: Start of the competitions, attended by Arvi
11.00 am: Tug-of-war
12.00–2.00 pm: Lunch available on site from the refreshment stand and then under the marquee – €20 per adult, €12 per child – and a break in the matches
2.00 pm: Herding dog demonstration
2.30 pm: Matches resume in the presence of Arvi
3.00 pm: Sausage-cutting competition
4.00 pm: Milk can carrying competition
4.30–5.00 pm: Grand final
And throughout the day… Craft market, refreshment bar, live music,
fun zone, pony rides, wooden games…
General
- Event type :
- Traditions and folklore
Event Organizer
Office de tourisme Saint Jean d'Arves
Phone : +33 4 79 59 73 30
Location
Front de neige
La Chal
73530
Saint-Jean-d'Arves
Prices
Free access. Lunch not included.

Destination
La Chal
73530
Saint-Jean-d'Arves
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.21381
Longitude : 6.265998
- Villes :
- Saint-Jean-d'Arves






