{"id":24351,"date":"2023-05-10T10:37:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T08:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintfrancoislongchamp.com\/?page_id=24351"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:47:45","slug":"fete-du-col","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintfrancoislongchamp.com\/en\/que-faire-pendant-mes-vacances-au-ski-ou-a-la-montagne\/evenements\/fete-du-col\/","title":{"rendered":"Col de la Madeleine festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Tourist Offices of Saint Fran\u00e7ois, Valmorel, and the Aigueblanche valleys join forces for a joyful day of celebration in the alpine pastures, centered around age-old traditions at the Col de la Madeleine.<\/p>\n

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Col de la Madeleine festival<\/span> Sunday July 19th 2026<\/span><\/div>
FOOD & DRINKS<\/h6>\n

Available at the restaurants at the Col.<\/p>\n

LOCAL PRODUCERS AND CRAFT MARKET<\/h6>\n

Local products and handcrafted items.
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 09:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n

TRADITIONAL GAMES, STALLS & ACTIVITIES<\/h6>\n

Log sawing, hay bale throwing, wooden games, slate painting, Apple Growers\u2019 Association, and more.
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM \u20ac Free<\/p>\n

BOARD GAMES<\/h6>\n

Come enjoy board games with family and friends!
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM \u20ac Free<\/p>\n

GIANT GAMES<\/h6>\n

Giant chess and Mikado available at the Tourist Office Forecourt!
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM \u20ac Free<\/p>\n

PONY RIDES<\/h6>\n

Enjoy a pony ride while taking in the view from the Col de la Madeleine!
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM \u20ac Paid<\/p>\n

GUIDED HIKES*<\/h6>\n

Guided hike to the Triton Lake. Booking at the tourist offices of Valmorel or La L\u00e9ch\u00e8re-les-Bains, or on-site if spots are available.
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 10:30 AM \u2013 2:00 PM \u260f 04.79.22.51.60<\/p>\n

PONY RIDES<\/h6>\n

On this special day, ponies will be waiting at the Col de la Madeleine for a scenic ride facing Mont Blanc.
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM \u20ac Paid<\/p>\n

FOLK DANCE GROUP FROM CONFLANS<\/h6>\n

Traditional Savoyard dances and costumes.
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 10:15 AM | 1:15 PM | 3:15 PM<\/p>\n

DESPRES FAMILY<\/h6>\n

A family-friendly show focused on herding!
\n\ud83d\udea9 Col de la Madeleine \ud83d\udd50 11:00 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:30 PM<\/p>\n

Practical Information<\/h4>\n

Fancy a sunny terrace? The restaurants *La Banquise* and *Les 2 Mazots*, located at the Col de la Madeleine, will be open all day.<\/p>\n

The Col de la Madeleine<\/strong> is located 5 km from the resort center. Parking is available on site, but limited. From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free shuttles without registration<\/strong> will run between Saint Fran\u00e7ois 1650 (Parking P3, below the balneotherapy center) and the Col de la Madeleine, approximately every 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Additional shuttles from La L\u00e9ch\u00e8re will be available by reservation<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget to book your ride at 04.79.22.51.60<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

There is no water fountain on-site \u2014 don\u2019t forget your water bottle!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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