The biggest mountain event in Ile-de-France
Organized by Scandinavian Cocktail in collaboration with the Gil's Axeman Club ASBM, the ski resort "The Seizures", the association Popular Arts & Traditions “The Borders” and logistically supported by the City of Palaiseau.
Experience, for a weekend, the atmosphere of a mountain village on the outskirts of Paris with the international sports logging competition in Palaiseau and the presence of the best competitors et competitors world of this discipline, good Savoyard and Quebec cuisine to taste on site, the sale of artisanal products to bring exceptional products home, the village of old trades of yesteryear in period costumes, games and workshops for children, joy, good humor and FREE concerts at the end of the day to end each day in a festive atmosphere.
This event has a special significance because it unites all participants around an important cause: the well-being of children.
Each year, all profits generated by the festival are donated to two associations dedicated to this cause.
The association " CHAMELEON » whose goal is to protect, educate and train little girls who have left the nest too early, victims of sexual violence and abuse in the Philippines, but also in France.
The association " SNOW STARS » which aims to organize sports trips for children with cystic fibrosis.
Every year a raffle is organized during the event to raise funds for charities. There are wonderful prizes to be won, including mountain stays! Remember to buy your tickets at the various ticket offices during the festival.
The 2 gold medals for 2025
The concerts are FREE and take place outdoors, to the delight of visitors!
ON THE PROGRAM THIS YEAR
From 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 26
and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026
THE 29TH
MOUNTAIN & MUSIC FESTIVAL:
In a mountain village atmosphere (demonstration of old-fashioned trades, artisanal products, traditional games, sled dogs, carpentry workshop for children, climbing rock, treetop adventure course, inflatable slide, etc.) activities throughout the weekend will amaze and arouse curiosity among young and old alike.
From 16 a.m. on Saturday, September 26
and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026
THE 29TH INTERNATIONAL LUMBERJACK COMPETITION:
Female competition Saturday September 26 at 16 p.m.
et men's competition Sunday, September 27 from 9:30 a.m.
Spectacular, impressive, beautiful demonstrations of strength, skill and speed with incredible challenges!
From 18:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26
and 18 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Free concerts
Free concerts take place outdoors, to the delight of visitors, and bring each day to a festive close.