Chestnut Festival in Saint-Gingolph

For more than 35 years, the Saint-Gingolph Chestnut Festival has been THE must-see fall event.

Featuring our village’s iconic fruit, this friendly and authentic gathering will delight young and old alike, with a program designed for everyone: concerts, a craft market, running races, and traditional cuisine combining brisolée, soup, burgers, and a Valais-style platter…

Friday, October 23, 2026:

6:00 p.m. – Cantine
Festival opening

7:00 p.m. – Church
Classical music concert

9:00 p.m. – Cantine
Concert

Followed by
Free dance

Saturday, October 24, 2026:

10:00 a.m. – Cantine
Start of the Dérupe Gingolaise race – Cantine

12:00 p.m. – Cantine
Cantine opens (bar and food service)

12:00 PM – Châtaigneraie
Children’s race (on-site registration)
Official ceremony, Dérupe awards presentation
Bar and raclette

From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Rue de la Chapelle
Craft market with live music

6:00 PM
Musical entertainment with Les Enfants des 2 Républiques

Starting at 6:30 PM
Spit-roasted wild boar dinner

8:30 PM
Announcement of the theme for the 39th Carnarioule in 2027

9:00 PM
Free dance

To treat yourself this weekend:

• Game burger
• Spätzli poutine
• Spit-roasted wild boar (Saturday evening)
• Brisolée
• Royal Brisolée (chestnuts and Valais platter)
• Valais platter
• Homemade soup

Free access.

Pets allowed

Pets not allowed