1. Are there any paid activities?

Most activities are free. Charges may apply for some special events and mountain bike hire, for example.

2. Can I take part in the workshops without booking?

For free activities, we suggest that you consult the schedule and arrive between 10 and 20 minutes in advance, to maximise your chances of taking part. To take part in paying activities, you need to book in advance with the providers. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a lead within the festival grounds. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

4. Are there any special measures for people with reduced mobility?

The festival strives to be accessible to all. The farmers’ market is held in the tarmac car park at Castérino, which is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The outdoor activities (walks, treasure hunts, etc.) are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. You can, however, take advantage of a number of activities available throughout the weekend 👉 market, conferences, yoga, creative workshops, climate fresco or the play. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

5. How can we contribute to the eco-responsibility of the festival?

We encourage car pooling, the use of reusable water bottles and respect for waste sorting practices.

6. What ecological measures are taken during the festival?

We’re focusing on reducing our ecological impact, in particular by managing waste and making the most of local service providers. 🌱 A “zero trace” festival – Zero trace bivouac and festival: respect for nature, no pollution left behind. – Waste sorting with accessible sorting bins – Glass recycling guaranteed – Decorations stored and reused from one edition to the next. – Upcycling garlands: created from old communication media and unused clothing. 🤝 Local roots – Choice of local service providers – Local manufacturers for drinks and products – Short routes and limited travel 🌍 Raising awareness and inspiration – Activities and meetings on environmental and social issues – Spotlight on local associations and initiatives – A clear desire to build tomorrow’s sustainable tourism together 🎨 Responsible organisation – Decoration and signage produced directly by the Tourist Office team

7. Can I buy local products to take away?

Yes, the farmers’ market offers a variety of local products that you can buy and take away. The same goes for the artisans.

RivierALP:

an adventure made possible by the European Interreg ALCOTRA programme

Alcotra RivierALP Programme

A cross-border cooperation project supported by the European Union to link the Alps with the Mediterranean.

When Europe brings regions closer together

Between the Alps and the Mediterranean, the mountains have never been a border. For centuries, they have been a place of passage, exchange and encounters between the French and Italian peoples.

Today, this shared history continues thanks to the European Interreg ALCOTRA programme, which supports cooperation projects between French and Italian Alpine regions. RivierALP is one such project. With the support of the European Union, partners on both sides of the border have joined forces to develop a shared tourist destination, based on walking and cycling tours, the exploration of local heritage and respect for natural areas.

What is Interreg ALCOTRA?

ALCOTRA stands for ‘Alpes Latines Cross-Border Cooperation’. This European programme supports projects that promote cooperation between French and Italian regions in the Alpine arc. Its aim is to work together to address shared challenges: sustainable development, mobility, heritage conservation, the attractiveness of the regions and the quality of life of their residents. By encouraging cross-border initiatives, Interreg ALCOTRA helps to develop solutions that transcend administrative boundaries and create new opportunities for both residents and visitors.

RivierALP: a practical cooperation project

RivierALP was born out of the desire of several French and Italian partners to work together to promote an exceptional region situated between the Alps and the Mediterranean.

The project has made it possible to:

Develop a range of cross-border walking and cycling routes.
Develop and promote routes linking France and Italy.
Improve information and services for travellers.
Boost the region’s international profile.
Promote sustainable tourism that respects both local residents and the environment.

The result: a unique destination where you can cross two countries, discover several cultures and explore landscapes of remarkable diversity all in a single journey.

A new way to travel

With the support of Interreg ALCOTRA and the European Union, RivierALP invites you to discover the Southern Alps and the Riviera in a different way. Walk or cycle from one valley to another. Pass through villages steeped in history. Meet enthusiastic locals. Take the time to understand a region rather than simply passing through it.

This is RivierALP’s mission: to transform a border into a bridge and make the Alps-Mediterranean region a sustainable, vibrant destination that looks to the future.

Project co-funded by the European Union

The RivierALP project is co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg VI-A France–Italy ALCOTRA Programme 2021–2027. The views and opinions expressed on this website are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Managing Authority of the Interreg ALCOTRA programme.

	Total budget €	ERDF grant €	National contribution €
Italy	1,906,000.00	1,524,800.00	381,200.00
France	1,093,750.00	875,000.00	218,750.00
Total	2,999,750.00	2,399,800.00	599,950.00
Of which OTC	338,750.00	271,000.00	67,750.00

Escape to

La Mad Jacques trek Roya

Hiking

Bike touring