Swiss National Day

Champéry

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Friday 01 August
10:00
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Folk groups, shows, concerts, processions and much more!

Champéry’s authentic Rue du Village will host folk groups and musical performances, as well as children’s entertainment throughout the day. At nightfall, the traditional torchlight parade will illuminate the Rue de Champéry. The day ends with official speeches, a spectacular show and dancing!

Practical information:
– On site, enjoy the bars and food stalls run by local merchants and companies.
– Registrations for the torchlight parade can be made at the tourist offices in Champéry and Morgins (All useful information is available in the useful links section).

Opening hours

Friday 1st of August 2025 from 10 am.
National holiday programme in Champéry village

07h00 | Rue du Village
' Diane by the Fanfare l'Écho de la Montagne de Champéry

10h00 - 17h30 | Rue du Village
' Balloon tamer

10:00 am - 5:30 pm | In front of the Tourist Office
' Make-up on the theme of August 1er.

10:30am - 11:30am | Catholic Church
' Mass on August 1er.

11:30am - 12:30pm | Parvis de l'Église
' Aperitif with music and presentation of medals to the resort's loyal guests.

1:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Village de Champéry
' Musical entertainment (alphorns, traditional songs, jazz...)

4:30pm | Parvis de l'Église
' Otto Il Bassotto children's show

6:00 pm | Rue du Village (departure from Café du Nord)
' Bell ringers Les Carlines des Portes du Soleil

21h00 | Rue du Village
' Torchlight procession and parade of Champéry's local societies

22:00 | Parvis de l'Église
' Official speeches
Mr Jacques Berra, President of the Commune of Champéry
Mr Vincent Claivaz, President of the Foire du Valais
' National anthem by the Fanfare l'Écho de la Montagne de Champéry
' Illumination of the summits

22:30 | Parvis de l'Église
' Aerial show by the Neo company

23h00 - 02h00 | Couvert Broisin
' Dance party with Les Zurchettes & ze Band (pop-rock covers)

The full program for July 31 and August 1er in the Dents du Midi region can be downloaded below..

Accessibility

Prestations

Cheeses

Prices

Free access.

Useful links

Location

CH - 1874ChampérySuisse
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