Tradition

Alp-descent in the Lower Engadin

Alpabzug in Sent im Unterengadin
The alpine summer is coming to an end and it is time to bring the cattle back to the village. We hear the ringing of bells from far away, until they finally pass us, the festively decorated animals. Everyone comes together on the village square and together we enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the festival restaurant.

When and where?

Alp-descent 2023

All alp-descents in the region are communicated here promptly.

Alp-descent 2023

Community / Faction Date Location Program
Tarasp 9 September 2023 Tarasp Musical entertainment with the Rümli Gäng and catering. Start: approx. 11.00 a.m.
Ftan 23 September 2023 Werkhof in Ftan Festive economy from lunchtime
Sent 16 September 2023 Sent, Tuffera Arrival of the cows at approx. 11.00 am. The animals pass by the village square in two groups from the different alps. Public bar at the Spinatscha farm. Sale of alpine cheese and musical entertainment with the Rümli Gäng. Information: info@lataria-sent.ch; +41 81 864 18 21
Ardez 30 September 2023 Ardez On 30 September, the goats return from the Valmala Alp! This will be celebrated festively in Ardez Start: afternoon.
Valsot (Tschlin/Somvih) TBC TBC TBC
Val Müstair 9 of September Müstair Festive economy from 10.30 a.m. with musical entertainment
Guarda 23 September 2023 Guarda In the village Guarda, the goats are brought back home after the Alpine summer. Start: between 13.00 - 14.00.
Community / Faction Tarasp Ftan Sent Ardez Valsot (Tschlin/Somvih) Val Müstair Guarda
Date 9 September 2023 23 September 2023 16 September 2023 30 September 2023 TBC 9 of September 23 September 2023
Location Tarasp Werkhof in Ftan Sent, Tuffera Ardez TBC Müstair Guarda
Program Musical entertainment with the Rümli Gäng and catering. Start: approx. 11.00 a.m. Festive economy from lunchtime Arrival of the cows at approx. 11.00 am. The animals pass by the village square in two groups from the different alps. Public bar at the Spinatscha farm. Sale of alpine cheese and musical entertainment with the Rümli Gäng. Information: info@lataria-sent.ch; +41 81 864 18 21 On 30 September, the goats return from the Valmala Alp! This will be celebrated festively in Ardez Start: afternoon. TBC Festive economy from 10.30 a.m. with musical entertainment In the village Guarda, the goats are brought back home after the Alpine summer. Start: between 13.00 - 14.00.
The programme for the 2023 Alpine Removals is constantly being updated.
Alpabzug bei Tarasp im Unterengadin. Bild: Dominik Täuber.