Events Calendar in Savoie

Highlights of the 5 major festivals of 2020 in Savoie to add to your cultural calendar during your stay at Eden de la Vanoise :

• From 28 to 30 June : Festival Lafi Bala in Chambéry. Concerts, conferences and craft village in the Jardin du Verney, celebrating an African country: Burkina Faso.
• From 27 June to 6 July : Festival Cirq’ule in Chambéry. Circus under the big tops to entertain young and old, and showcase emerging companies.
• From 4 to 6 July : Festival des Arts Vivants Les Sons du Lac in Châteauneuf. The 12th edition of a 3-day festival for all ages held in the heart of nature. Programme: concerts, theatre, caravan shows, brass bands, DJs, circus and creative workshops.
• From 11 to 14 July : Musilac in Aix-les-Bains. Rock festival attracting French and international stars. The 2019 edition featured Scorpions, Shaka Ponk, Dionysos, Tahiti 80, Claire Laffut, Lou Doillon, Graham Nash and Iam.
• From 27 July to 2 August : Festival Valloire Baroque. Several baroque music concerts in a breathtaking setting, the church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption.

Painting, drawing, photography, gastronomy… A roundup of 5 exhibitions not to miss in 2019 in Savoie during your holiday at Camping l’Eden de la Vanoise :

• Injustices, photography exhibition from 5 to 26 June in Challes-les-Eaux (Médiathèque Samivel). Presentation of work created by students from the Challes-les-Eaux hotel school, with injustice as its central theme. Free admission.
• Peinture Loisirs Couleurs from 14 to 16 June in Grésy-sur-Aix, in the multipurpose room (town hall). Exhibition of paintings and drawings organised by the Loisirs Couleurs Peinture et Dessin association, suitable for all ages. Open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Painting exhibition by Atelier Récréalise in Challes-les-Eaux from 16 to 27 September at the Challes-les-Eaux tourist office. Free admission.
• Foire de Savoie from 13 to 23 September in Chambéry (Parc des Expositions). One of the largest business events in Savoie, with over 400 exhibitors on a 40,000 m² site. Various activities planned, including a medieval day and a children’s day.
• Salon Saveurs & Terroirs from 22 to 24 November 2019 at the Parc des Expos in Chambéry. The unmissable meeting for food lovers, with 20,000 visitors expected over 3 days.

Looking for an amazing cultural experience during your holiday at camping near the Vanoise National Park? Discover the 5 greatest traditional Savoyard festivals in 2020 :

• Local produce and craft festival on 22 and 23 June in Saint-Alban-Leysse. Two days of free exhibitions and activities for adults and children featuring painting, sculpture and creative workshops, meetings with local artists and craftspeople, and food stalls showcasing Savoyard products.
• New beers and craft brewers fair in Albertville on 22 and 23 June (Salle de la Pierre du Roy): two days dedicated to discovering regional beers, with a live concert on Saturday evening.
• Sheep festival on 17 July in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves: a wonderful opportunity to witness the alpine transhumance. Meet at 10:30 am at the Col de la Croix de Fer to encounter the shepherd and his 1,200 sheep in an exceptional natural setting.
• Alpine Pasture Festival on 11 August at La Plagne (9:00 am-7:00 pm): a day of free activities to discover alpine traditions. Programme: cow milking, butter and cheese making, animal exhibition, folk songs…
• La Démontagnée on 19 October in Bourg-Saint-Maurice: descent from the alpine pastures, livestock exhibition, entertainment and food stalls featuring regional products.

Make the most of your stay at Savoie campsite to attend the biggest sporting events of the year held in Savoie :

• 3×3 Volleyball Tournament in Aix-les-Bains on 23 June: a sporting and convivial day on the Lac du Bourget esplanade with 3 categories (men’s, women’s and mixed) from 10:00 am.
• National Cup of France Final 2 in canoe kayak (slalom) in Bourg-Saint-Maurice on 6 and 7 July.
• Tour de France on 27 July: 20th stage of the world’s greatest cycling race between Albertville and Val Thorens.
• Ski Jumping World Cup in Courchevel on 9 and 10 August: the chance to watch the world’s best ski jumpers free of charge on the Olympic ski jumps at Courchevel Le Praz. The event will be accompanied by various activities including concerts and aerial acrobatics demonstrations.
• Kilomètre Vertical de la Petite Saulire in Méribel on 21 September: a 2.5 km race with 1,000 m of positive elevation gain. Start from the Méribel-Mottaret snow front, finishing at the summit of the Petite Saulire through a technical course with breathtaking scenery.