Alpabzug, Kultur, Flims Laax Falera, Events, Tradition

17 September 2022

Alp-descent Flimserstein

Every September, after the cows have spent the warm summer months on the lush pastures, the traditional alp-descent Flimserstein takes place. Around a hundred cows are gathered in the high valley of Bargis in front of a breathtaking scenery.

Guests as well as locals gather in Bargis for a delicious breakfast, called Buura Z'Morga, to watch this wonderful spectacle. The farmers round up the decorated cattle in the mountain valley and brings them back to Flims via Fidaz. With a funfair, market stands, live music and much more, the traditional Alpabzug event is a wonderful experience for both young and old.

Online ticket sales is closed. Tickets for the bus are only available on site.

Stand 15.09.2022

Alp-descent Flimserstein takes place

The Alpabzug Flimserstein on Saturday, 17 September, will take place as planned. The weather forecast has only a minor impact on the programme. For safety reasons, the most delicate part of the descent, from the alp via the steep Scala Mola down to Bargis, will not be carried out. Accordingly, the alpine descent will start from Bargis. The updated programme can be found here:

Schedule Saturday, 17 September 2022

Bargis

Fidaz & Scheia

Bargis

When	What
8:37 – 11:00	Farmes breakfast called "Buura Z'Morga" at traditional cabins in Bargis (reservation and advance booking required)
9:00 – 17:00	Shuttle bus service from Flims Dorf Post to Bargis and back
10:00 – 15:00	Food corner with delicious specialties from the farmers Salsiz, Chees from the alp, cakes and more homemade specialties Traditional musicians
10:00 – 18:00	Berghaus Bargis Brings the alp in your ear, glas and on your plate
From 11:00	Market stands with specialties from the alp
13:00	Departure of cows from Bargis to Flims via Fidaz

Fidaz & Scheia

When	What
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Shuttle bus service Flims Dorf Post to Bargis and back
from 11.00 a.m.	Alp festival with traditional Music at FidazerHof
from 3 p.m.	Feast "Stalltchilbi" at Lerchihof in Scheia with the musicians «Servus aus Tirol»

Transportation / Tickets

The best place to watch the cows walking down Scala Mola is Bargis.

On the day of the event, the regular bus runs every half hour from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. from Flims village post office to Bargis.

Bus tickets on-site

Shuttlebus "Stallchilbi"

Bus tickets on-site

Ticket	Price one-way	Price return
Adults, locals, guets card	CHF 9.-	CHF 18.-
Children, Halbtax, GA	CHF 5.-	CHF 10.-
Children under 6 years	free	free

Shuttlebus "Stallchilbi"

From Flims Waldhaus to Scheia
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
9 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Stop at any bus station, every ½ hour.
The shuttle is free of charge

Timetable "Stallchilbi" Shuttle

From Scheia to Flims Waldhaus

6.15 p.m. - 8.15 p.m.
9.15 p.m. - 10.15 p.m.
11.15 p.m. - 12.45 a.m.
1.45 a.m. - 2.45 a.m.

Stop at any bus station, every ½ hour.
The shuttle is free of charge

Pre-sale from end July

Farmer breakfast called "Buure Z'Morga" in Bargis

Marvel at the descent of the cows over the Scala Mola while you enjoy a wonderful breakfast, prepared by your hosts the Attenhofer family and the Berghaus Bargis. The number of places is limited and it is therefore necessary to book in advance.

Departure 8.37 a.m. from Flims Dorf Post
Adults CHF 59.- / Children 11 - 16 years CHF 39.- / Children 6 - 10 years CHF 20.-
Children under 6 years free of charge

Tickets for the brunch are sold out.

Overview fairground

Additional information

It is possible to get into the bus in Fidaz but you need to pre-register with your name, number of people and time via [email protected]

In Flims Dorf Post the first bus in the row „Reservierte Plätze“ is always reserved for the pre-booked bus tickets. Guaranteed departure times and seat incl. applies to all who buy the ticket in advance.

Dogs are not allowed to walk with the cows. We recommend leaving your dog at home.
Due to the Alp descent from the Flimserstein, the path "Scala Mola" (Tegia Grond to Bargis) is closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for safety reasons. There is a risk of falling during the cattle drive.

It is not wished that the spectators help the farmers to lead the cows down the valley. Please always walk behind the cows and not in between them.

The bus follows the usual timetable "Fidaz - Flims Dorf" or, exceptionally, line 101 leaves Falera as early as 8.00 a.m. to ensure the connection to the Buura Z'Morga bus at 8.37 a.m.

The road "Scala Mola" (Tegia Gronda to Bargis) is closed from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for security reasons.

WC facilities are available at the Buura Z'Morga cabins and at the Bargis restaurant
The event will take place in all weathers. From 15 September 2022, you will receive information about the definitive staging under Regio-Info 1600 (subject to a charge) under Canton Graubünden, heading "public events, culture, exhibitions" (from abroad: +41 848 80 1600).