Logically you are correct because Charmey is higher than the other village but looking at the map I think these are two different events as the two villages are about 12 km apart and to get from Charmey to Albeuve the cows would have to drop down to the junction near Gruyere and then climb back up 250 metres (height difference).   Unless you have found another Albeuve closer to Charmey.  Let me know if you have. The Albeuve I have found is on the railway line near Montbovon going towards Bulle.  Charmey is a nice village with baths. Have driven through the other one and not noticed it which means it might be a little less touristy (only the office de tourisme can tell you.  They are still in the French speaking part of Fribourg (just)

Thanks for the reply. But after careful consideration (looking at the train times!) we will go to the Crans Montana instead. We have to leave Geneva at 9 not at 7! Two extra hours of sleep :)

Or two extra hours of drinking

Yes i have seen that but unfortunately im busy on that day :(

But thanks anw :)

So i did go to the one in Crans Montana after all. If anyone hasent been then you should. It was great fun even if the weather was rainy and freezing!

If you want, you can go to Annecy Saturday, 9th October, for the "retour des alpages". It's really nice and you can see traditional costumes, alphorn players and a lot of animals (cows, geese, etc.). I have seen it already twice and liked it pretty much.

I know i have seen it today :)