The Great Alpine Climb: Following Swiss Cows into the Mountains

The Great Alpine Climb: Following Swiss Cows into the Mountains

The annual Alpine cattle drive marks the beginning of the summer farming season and is still celebrated with great tradition and festivities throughout Switzerland. In June 2025, numerous such events will take place across the country – and visitors are warmly welcome to join in. Take part in this unique tradition, as anticipation grows and the Alpine summer comes to life.

Below you’ll find a chronological overview of publicly accessible Alpine cattle drives in June 2025, including location, canton, date, and the official tourism website at a glance.

Please note that times may change on short notice due to weather or other factors. For the latest updates, check the respective tourism websites.

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