Event
Carnival in Evolène
Every friday and saturday from 06 Jan 2025 to 17 Feb 2026
CARNIVAL 2026
Carnival begins on the evening of January 6, at the end of the Christmas festivities.
Young people roam throughout the municipality of Evolène, shaking cowbells all evening long. It is said that Carnival is then “awakened,” and the celebrations may begin.
From the following day, January 7, the Peluches become the masters of the village of Evolène. You may encounter them at any time, but most often on Friday and Saturday evenings, from dusk onwards.
Friday, January 23
“First weekend outing of the Peluches! Well, normally… who are we to dictate their schedule?”
From 5:00 pm: Official opening of the Evolène associative container bar “Lú Peùlyo”, near the church, run by the Association …
From 10:00 pm: Party “L’aile ou la cuisse” at La Paix
“It’s smooth. It’s got thighs.”
Saturday, January 24
All day – Chemeuille ski slopes
Costume ski race “Ski’arnaval”
Info & registration:
From 5:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo
From 6:00 pm: Official opening of the Carnival Bar “Lú Skàli” on Church Square with its traditional après-ski
From 6:00 pm: Musical tour through the village with the Celtic band Anach Cuan
From 10:00 pm: Party “Les Bronzés go skiing” at Le Mazot and La Dent-Blanche
“Leaving a 12-meter container in the middle of the village for a month: you never know, with a bit of luck it might work.”
Friday, January 30
From 6:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo
Opening of Lú Skàli, Carnival Bar on Church Square
From 10:00 pm: Party “Gandalf the Grey vs Smurfette vs Shrek vs The Simpsons” at La Dent-Blanche
“Become a character according to your chosen color. If you hesitate, remember reversible jackets exist…”
Saturday, January 31 – BISTROT-TREK ULTIMATE + 2
12th edition
From 4:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo
Opening of Lú Skàli, Carnival Bar on Church Square
Sporty and fun team race, roped together, through the streets and bars of Evolène.
Souvenirs for participants and prizes for the best teams.
With musical participation by the Guggen from Fribourg: Les Phoenix
More info: https://carnaval-evolene.ch/bistrot-trek/
Age requirement: 16+ – CHF 35.– per person
Teams of 2 to 6 people
Mandatory registration until Monday, January 26, 2026:
From 10:00 pm: Party “The Mask” in all establishments in Evolène
“The committee absolutely wanted me to wear a mask, but they seemed to discover the theme at the same time as we did.”
12:45 am: Two Lunabus services to return safely throughout Val d’Hérens and to Sion
Friday, February 6
From 6:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo
Opening of Lú Skàli
From 10:00 pm: Party “MICHEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE” at La Paix
Dress up as a Michel(le), famous or not.
Special offer at Lú Skàli bar:
– 1 free drink if your costume is “Michel-compatible”
– Free entry if your ID card contains a variation of Michel
(while supplies last and subject to staff discretion)
“‘O’ as in: ‘Yeah well, it’s Michel, you never call, we can’t trust you.’”
Saturday, February 7 – Carnival in Les Haudères
6:00 pm: “Gossip in the Alley”
Short theatre piece (20 minutes)
After Gossip on the Balcony (2024) and Gossip on the Terrace (2025),
Albert de l’Homazo on Streiff, the android turned human, opens a speakers’ corner in Les Haudères.
Mockery and satire guaranteed at Route du Vieux Village 61.
From 10:00 pm: Party “RRRrrrr!!!!” in all establishments in Les Haudères
“We all know a Doctor… whether made of Evolène stone or a Pierre from Les Haudères. Humor—please don’t sue.”
Ash Wednesday, February 11 – Awakening of the Spirits of the Rocs
From 6:30 pm: Arrival of the Peluches at Le Grenier (La Forclaz), then Col de Torrent (Villaz)
Torchlight descent from Les Méijonneutes to Les Collines (La Sage)
From 10:00 pm: Party “The Hills Have Eyes” at Les Collines
“We live inside a sausage.”
Thursday, February 12
5:30 pm: Stories and legends at the Evolène Museum
Chilling tales with Danièle and Bernadette
Friendship drink – free entry, donations welcome
From 6:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo
From 7:00 pm: Opening of Lú Skàli
From 10:00 pm: Party “Kaamelott” at Le Mazot
“It was hard, so I tried to laugh…”
Friday, February 13
From 6:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo and Lú Skàli
From 10:00 pm: Party “Friday the 13th” in all establishments
“Help! He’s killing me! He’s killing me!”
Saturday, February 14
Peluches on the Chemeuille slopes from late morning
Activities at La Remointze restaurant
From 5:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo
From 6:00 pm: Opening of Lú Skàli
From 10:00 pm: Party “Pirates of the Cable Cars” in all establishments
“The traitor is surely not among us…”
Sunday, February 15 – Wave of the Peluches and the Empaillés
At dawn: Stuffing ritual in the Dent-Blanche Park
10:30 am: Mass at Evolène Church and blessing on the forecourt
After Mass: Parade of Peluches and Empaillés to the sound of the Carnyx
Winter market and procession through the village
Opening of Lú Peùlyo
From 12:00 pm: Whole roasted boars and grills
Masked lunch on Place du Four and Church Square
All day: Disney+ theme
“As our ancestors used to say: Y’èn sid!”
Children’s Carnival: parade, costume contest and free snack
Info & registration:
Anne-Gaëlle Métrailler – 079 583 14 98
Delphine Vuignier – 078 767 93 89
Monday, February 16 – Arrest and Trial of the Poutratze
5:30 pm: Stories and legends at the Evolène Museum
From 6:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo and Lú Skàli
From 8:00 pm: Search and arrest of the Poutratze with public participation
9:15 pm: Trial and plea on Church Square
Mini-theatre by Les Tarkèss – guaranteed laughter
From 10:00 pm: Party “Saving Private Chevignoule” at La Taverne
Tuesday, February 17 – Trial and Execution of the Poutratze
From 6:00 pm: Opening of Lú Peùlyo and Lú Skàli
Musical participation by the Guggen from Vollèges: Les Merd’en Sons
9:00 pm: Trial procession, reading of the verdict and the Will of Gustave Chevignoule
Execution of the Poutratze
From 10:00 pm: Closing party “The Matrix” in all establishments
12:00 am: Gathering in front of the church, unmasking and official closing of Carnival
Location / Access
GPS coordinates :
46.11248223336765, 7.497017546193094
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