28 September - 27 October 2024
Pumpkin Madness
Charmey will be celebrating this autumn with the event "Pumpkin Madness" !
Autumn is here! Make way for the festivities!
Experience the magic of autumn in Vounetz with an all-squash funfair for young and old alike.
Children can enjoy a variety of games and entertainment, including dress-up corners, potato sack races, and a mini balancing act.
For parents, a photo area with a breathtaking view of the Pre-Alps will be set up. An enchanting squash-themed decor will provide the perfect opportunity to capture beautiful family memories.
What's more, a contest to estimate the weight of a squash will give participants the chance to win a voucher at the end of the vacation.
Don't miss this chance to experience an unforgettable autumn in Charmey!
Informations
- Activities are located at the top of the lifts
- Activities are free of charge
- Open to all
- The return gondola ride is free for children under 6 and Magic Pass holders
Practical information
| September 28 to October 6 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| October 12 to 27 | Every day |
Opening hours and prices
Find lift times and prices in the practical information section.
Extend your evening at the summit of Vounetz on Fridays and Saturdays, thanks to our extended opening hours.
Join us on foot
You can reach us on foot by following the hiking trails.
The program
Find out what's in store!
Photo Corner Disguise
Capture Magic Moments!
Welcome to our ultra-fun photo area, decorated with straw bales and bright gourds! Dive into a trunk full of fun costumes and let your creativity run wild. Immortalize the moment with unforgettable shots in a festive, colorful setting!
Visace
Hit the bull's-eye!
Test your skill by aiming juggling balls at our gourds of all sizes. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this fun activity is perfect for everyone. Challenge accepted? Come and show off your precision and have the time of your life!
Potato sack race
Le challenge rigolo !
Put on your sacks and get ready for a crazy potato sack race! Laughter and friendly competition guaranteed. Who will be the champion of speed and agility? On your marks, get set... Jump in!
Morpion
Strategy and Laughter!
Play a life-size game of tic-tac-toe on four jute strips on the floor. Use our two types of squash as pawns, with a single mission: line up three squash and enjoy victory. Who's got the best strategy?
The Squash Scale
Find your Balance!
Put your sense of balance to the test with our balance game! Place different gourds of varying weights on the lever and try to find the perfect balance. A captivating challenge requiring finesse and patience.
Mini-course
Surpass yourself with Agility!
Take a small gourd in a cup and race through our hectic obstacle course! Go under a rope, cross a haystack, slalom between obstacles... Be quick without dropping your squash to win the title of agility champion!
Competition: The mystery weight of squash
Guess and Win!
Test your intuition by estimating the weight of our large squash. Fill in the form and drop it in the ballot box at the snack bar. The participant with the closest guess will win a super voucher at the end of the vacation. We wish you good luck!
In pictures
Did you know?
In 2023, Switzerland grew the two biggest squashes of the year! The world's biggest squash, weighing an impressive 953 kg, was grown by Beni Meier, a farmer from Zurich.
As for the biggest squash in French-speaking Switzerland, Simon Favre, a resident of Belmont-sur-Lausanne, won the national competition with an impressive 675 kg!
How much do you think the squash at the top of Charmey weighs?
Fancy a round of golf in the great outdoors?
An original and free activity at l'Alpage de Charmey: Swin Golf!
This fun sport, perfect for all ages, is played at the summit, in the heart of breathtaking Alpine scenery.
Enjoy a convivial moment in the heart of nature!
