Acoustic walks: Alors on dranse au Pays d'Evian

What better way to end the summer season than in song? Certainly not!
The Balades Acoustiques is a not-to-be-missed event in our mountains. Every year, the event brings together hundreds of people to explore our
of people who come to stroll our paths in search of sung stories.
A new way to discover the region between the Alps and Lake Geneva. Family outings that will give young and old alike the chance to experience a magical moment before the end of summer!

Our guides will help you discover both the natural and cultural aspects of this corner of our region.

Height difference: 280 m
Distance: 7km
Difficulty: family

Program:

SOLSOUM: Guitar, vocals, cello
Since 2018, Aude and Juliette have been intertwining their voices with the harmonies of cello, guitar and several instruments from all horizons in a vocal, complicit and solar duo: Solsoum!
Between Sanskrit mantras, revolutionary songs in Farsi and life stories in Spanish or French, Solsoum gently communicates in the universal language of music and emotion. Humanism and simplicity combined with great
are the values that emanate from these moments of sharing with all generations.
- at 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

MACADAM SWINGERS: New Orleans jazz band playing in the purest acoustic tradition. The New Orleans jazz style is lively and joyful. Tunes range from Sidney Bechet's Petite fleur to Spencer Williams' Royal Garden Blues.
- from 12:30 pm to 2 pm

LOMA LOCA: Guitar duo
An astonishing, sparkling, energetic instrumental duo by Marianne & Laurent. One sways to wild percussive rhythms, the other to lively, delicate melodies. Embark on a journey with these two, who have a sense of humor and a gift for sharing.
- at 3pm and 3:45pm

NEGRITA - PHIL BOUVIER: Piano, mandolin, vocals, flute, cajon, violin
Gypsy singer and guitarist, Negrita is none other than the "Madonna" of the Gypsies, the most famous and recognized woman in her culture. She'll be touring France again in 2025, accompanied by her musicians, Phil Bouvier (world accordion champion) and Eric Debray.
- from 4.45pm to 5.45pm

A welcome coffee will be served before departure, and an aperitif featuring local produce will be served at the end of the day.
Please bring walking shoes, weather- and walking-appropriate clothing, water, snacks and a picnic lunch.

Dogs and other animals are not allowed, even on a leash.

If your question concerns online ticketing, please contact the local tourist information offices:
Abondance: 04 50 73 02 90
La Chapelle d'Abondance: 04 50 73 51 41
Bernex: 04 50 73 60 72
Thollon-les-Mémises: 04 50 70 90 01
Publier: 04 50 70 00 63
Saint-Gingolph: 04 80 16 10 64

or send an e-mail to: info@ot-peva.com

Reservations can be made at any of the above tourist information offices or via our online store: https://boutique.paysdevian-valleedabondance.com/balades-acoustiques-alors-on-dranse