Swiss National Day 2025

📍 31 July – A Vibrant Start

• Crans-Montana market (10:00–22:00) will take over Avenue de la Gare with local delicacies, crafts, and regional goods.

• At Place d’Ycoor, families can enjoy:

  • a visit from Bibi the Marmot (17:00)

  • a windmill-making workshop (17:00–18:30)

  • food stalls (17:00–00:00)

  • a concert by the Fanfare des Jeunes (18:00), live music from YMOM Le Trio (19:30), and a DJ set with live violin by Bartélémy Deslarzes (21:15–00:00).

• Jardins d’Ycoor offers a special treat with “The Water Symphony” – short illuminated concerts with pianist Stéphane Stas and his daughter Mélina (21:30–23:00).

• In Crans centre, enjoy a parade with Fanfare Edelweiss at 17:30.

• National Day festivities also take place from 17:30 in Montana-Village, Corbyre, and Mollens.

📍 1 August – Main Celebrations

• From 05:00, the day begins with the traditional ‘Diane’ reveille by Fanfare Echo des Bois.

• Throughout the morning: alphorn performances and flag throwing by Cor’Alpes between Crans and Montana.

• The market runs again on Avenue de la Gare (10:00–22:00), along with several parades and concerts throughout the day.

• At Place d’Ycoor, highlights include:

  • food stalls (11:00–00:00)

  • multiple folklore shows, children’s workshops, and musical acts from 11:00 until the evening

  • the official ceremony at 19:00 with Valais State Councillor Stéphane Ganzer

  • lantern parade (21:00) and DJ Gingørcrux (21:15–00:00)

• Jardins d’Ycoor will again light up with fairy tales (13:00–17:00) and musical light shows by Floating Trio (21:30–23:00).

• At Lake Grenon, enjoy laser shows and fountains synced to TIKOM’s beats (21:50–23:20).

• In Crans centre, traditional folk dances and alphorn performances take place from 11:00 to 17:00.

• Lens and Colombire also host local celebrations and a brunch.

🚌 Shuttle Service

Free evening shuttles will run between Aminona and Crans-Montana from 20:30 to 23:45, serving all key stops including Golf, Gare, Ycoor, and Les Ehripis.