Sheep celebration

Wednesday 24 July 2024

10:30 to 14:30

Location : Col de la Croix de Fer
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Presentation

Join us on 24 July at the Col de la Croix de Fer for an unusual encounter with a flock of 2,000 sheep and their shepherd.
There'll be a barbecue on site, and a friendly, festive atmosphere!
2024 information to be confirmed.

2023 programme (indicative) :
10.30 am: Accompany the flock, meet the shepherd, his sheep and his dogs
12.15pm: Barbecue at altitude (registration required, places are limited) or packed picnic
Storytelling and alphorn with Zian des Pâles

But also :
Meet Sorlinette and Arvi, the Arves mascots
10.30am-2.30pm: Exhibition "The treasures of Savoie" with Pierre Giordano

Organised by the Saint Sorlin and Saint Jean d'Arves Tourist Offices.
Prior registration required at the Tourist Office:
- 15 €/adult
- 12 €/child (under 12)

⚠ Difficult parking

Ascent to the Col de la Croix de Fer recommended by cable car:
- Choseaux chairlift - Special rate 8€ (return ticket)
- Open from 9.30am to 4pm, purchase at Plan du Moulin from 9.15am

Access by hike possible in 1 hour from Saint Sorlin d'Arves
General
  • Event type :
    • Cultural
    • Traditions and folklore
Office de Tourisme de Saint Sorlin d'Arves
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Location
Col de la Croix de Fer
73530
Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

Tarifs

Free entertainment.
Prices 2023:
- Barbecue (registration required at the Tourist Office): 15€ / adult - 12€ / child (under 12)
- Choseaux chairlift return ticket: 8€ - tickets to be purchased the same day at the Plan du Moulin ticket office.
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Destination
73530
Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.22718
Longitude : 6.203199
  • Villes :
    • Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves