the Retour des Alpages canceled once again
Calves, cows, geese, sheep and goats … this year again, all will be deprived of a parade in the streets of the old town of Annecy. Scheduled for October 9, the Retour des Alpages is canceled. The Annecy Traditions association announced it this Tuesday morning. In a press release, she indicates that “This open-air event brings together more than 80,000 people in the streets of the city center. This attendance makes it impossible to comply with national health rules, including control of the health pass.. ”
We welcome many exhibitors, farmers, breeders and artisans as well as a parade bringing together folk groups from all over the Alpine arc and hundreds of animals. It is impossible to completely control and supervise the influx of the public. Obviously, it is a great disappointment for us to once again cancel “Le Retour des Alpages”. “ –Yves Bastard-Rosset, President of Annecy Traditions
The Mayor, the municipal team and I are obviously saddened by this news. The Retour des Alpages is an event loved by many generations of year-olds (…) In the context in which we live, we can only welcome the responsible decision of “Annecy Traditions”. We understand the disappointment of the members of the association and share our support “. – Fabien Géry, Culture Assistant at Annecy Town Hall