Hi
The web site is a little vague for the Desalps in St cergue this saturday, so can someone tell a first timer when is the best time to get there to see this slightly crazy swiss tradition?
Also any tips on must do's/see's would be cool
Thanks
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Sep 26, 2013 @ 13:20
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Hi
The web site is a little vague for the Desalps in St cergue this saturday, so can someone tell a first timer when is the best time to get there to see this slightly crazy swiss tradition?
Also any tips on must do's/see's would be cool
Thanks
peakySep 26, 2013 @ 13:20
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Sep 26, 2013 @ 14:11
We're going . And have been talking alot to locals and long-termers here to get the lowdown..
Opinion seems to be go early, we're going about 8am.. It's VERY busy. Parking is difficult, one car park near town for those with kids or limited mobility, one a couple of km away for the rest.. Train is rammed like something from Dheli .. It's all over by lunchtime.. If it rains it will be a river or excremement.
Oh and it's really good..
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We're going . And have been talking alot to locals and long-termers here to get the lowdown..
Opinion seems to be go early, we're going about 8am.. It's VERY busy. Parking is difficult, one car park near town for those with kids or limited mobility, one a couple of km away for the rest.. Train is rammed like something from Dheli .. It's all over by lunchtime.. If it rains it will be a river or excremement.
Oh and it's really good..
John H, Sep 26, 2013 @ 14:11
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Sep 26, 2013 @ 14:20
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Not much there that you guys don't already know...
http://www.desalpe-saint-cergue.ch/
Casuistik, Sep 26, 2013 @ 14:20
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Sep 26, 2013 @ 14:26
Just in case you can try calling 022/366.33.78 and get more details from M Badan or M.Beer, respectivelly President and VP for this 26th event. Enjoy it.
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Just in case you can try calling 022/366.33.78 and get more details from M Badan or M.Beer, respectivelly President and VP for this 26th event. Enjoy it.
alfi K, Sep 26, 2013 @ 14:26
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Sep 26, 2013 @ 15:11
According to the pdf of the flyer on the saint cergue website (the edges of it get cut off for some reason), it starts at 8:30am with the bell ringers (people walking through the village carrying massive bells that they bounce off their thighs). It's supposed to be warm and dry tomorrow so expect everyone, their brother and their dog. But it's fun, the raclette is worth standing in line for and there's plenty of wine and beer. :)
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According to the pdf of the flyer on the saint cergue website (the edges of it get cut off for some reason), it starts at 8:30am with the bell ringers (people walking through the village carrying massive bells that they bounce off their thighs). It's supposed to be warm and dry tomorrow so expect everyone, their brother and their dog. But it's fun, the raclette is worth standing in line for and there's plenty of wine and beer. :)
misskate, Sep 26, 2013 @ 15:11
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Sep 27, 2013 @ 11:11
thanks for info guys!!
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Sep 27, 2013 @ 12:48
sorry Peaky its in French but starts at 8.30, nice early start for a Sat ;-)
From 'http://geneve.onvasortir.com/desalpe-298731.html' site
La désalpe marque la fin de l'estive et la descente des troupeaux enrubannés et fleuris vers leurs quartiers d'hiver. Dès 8h30 défilent troupeaux, chiens attelés, attelages d'ânes, groupes folkloriques, lanceurs de drapeaux, le tout au son du cor des Alpes, du battement des toupins et du yodle .
Fête très populaire, superbement organisée avec stands et buvettes, restaurations diverses, produits d'artisanat et du terroir, exposition de vaches avec leurs veaux, sculpteur à la tronçonneuse, animations diverses et hautes en couleurs.
http://monjura.actifforum.com/t95-la-19-eme-desalpe-de-st-cergue-vd
Mais la journée commence tôt et les places de parking sont
prises d'assaut. D'où notre départ matinal.
Comme il devrait faire beau, nous mangerons sur le pouce.
Prévisions météo ce vendredi 9h30: temps bien ensoleillé en matinée avec des bancs de brouillard sur le Plateau, puis voiles nuageux d'altitude en augmentation progressive depuis l'ouest en cours d'après-midi. Averses orageuses probables à partir du sud-ouest en soirée et durant la nuit. Maximum 23 à 26°.
SORTIE ANNULEE EN CAS DE MAUVAIS TEMPS
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sorry Peaky its in French but starts at 8.30, nice early start for a Sat ;-)
From 'http://geneve.onvasortir.com/desalpe-298731.html' site
La désalpe marque la fin de l'estive et la descente des troupeaux enrubannés et fleuris vers leurs quartiers d'hiver. Dès 8h30 défilent troupeaux, chiens attelés, attelages d'ânes, groupes folkloriques, lanceurs de drapeaux, le tout au son du cor des Alpes, du battement des toupins et du yodle .
Fête très populaire, superbement organisée avec stands et buvettes, restaurations diverses, produits d'artisanat et du terroir, exposition de vaches avec leurs veaux, sculpteur à la tronçonneuse, animations diverses et hautes en couleurs.
http://monjura.actifforum.com/t95-la-19-eme-desalpe-de-st-cergue-vd
Mais la journée commence tôt et les places de parking sont
prises d'assaut. D'où notre départ matinal.
Comme il devrait faire beau, nous mangerons sur le pouce.
Prévisions météo ce vendredi 9h30: temps bien ensoleillé en matinée avec des bancs de brouillard sur le Plateau, puis voiles nuageux d'altitude en augmentation progressive depuis l'ouest en cours d'après-midi. Averses orageuses probables à partir du sud-ouest en soirée et durant la nuit. Maximum 23 à 26°.
SORTIE ANNULEE EN CAS DE MAUVAIS TEMPS
Oonagh, Sep 27, 2013 @ 12:48
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