Raclette et fondue party
Guests enjoy unlimited raclette and fondue al fresco, with live folk music (DJ Fisch & Bouboule) and a festive atmosphere.
Gruyère Festival
Fête de la Gruyère
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Aug 14 - 16, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each year, the Valais resort of Crans-Montana hosts the Fête de la Gruyère, a celebration of the culture and products of the Gruyère region. Winemakers and farmers from Gruyère and Valais gather to share their culinary traditions, in a festival created to strengthen the ties between these two Alpine lands.
Key moments
Banquet du Benichon
Attendees sit at long tables to share a multi-course Bénichon menu (châtaignes, saucisson, légumes, desserts). Folk music plays and guests toast the heritage of Gruyère with local wine.
Where it happens
Rue Centrale de Crans
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
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Ticket required: CHF10 - CHF150
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Gruyère Festival
Fête de la Gruyère
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Each year, the Valais resort of Crans-Montana hosts the Fête de la Gruyère, a celebration of the culture and products of the Gruyère region. Winemakers and farmers from Gruyère and Valais gather to share their culinary traditions, in a festival created to strengthen the ties between these two Alpine lands.
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The story behind it
Created to strengthen ties between the regions of Gruyère (Fribourg) and Valais, the festival showcases Alpine terroir. Gruyère is renowned for its namesake cheese and farming traditions (including the Bénichon culinary tradition). In Valais, it highlights local products as well. The event helps preserve and share traditional mountain gastronomy in a convivial, community-focused setting.
Key moments to know
Raclette et fondue party
Guests enjoy unlimited raclette and fondue al fresco, with live folk music (DJ Fisch & Bouboule) and a festive atmosphere.
Banquet du Benichon
Attendees sit at long tables to share a multi-course Bénichon menu (châtaignes, saucisson, légumes, desserts). Folk music plays and guests toast the heritage of Gruyère with local wine.
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Aug 14 - 16, 2025
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City / Area
Crans-Montana
Valais (Crans-Montana)
Cost
CHF10 - CHF150
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