Red deer rut at dawn

Experience the fierce battles of the King of the Forest

A natural arena, several suitors, an awe-inspiring show... But there can only be one final victor! 

At the beginning of autumn, during the deer's mating season, the woods and echo with the stags' unusual yet mighty roars of love. With a bit of luck you may even hear the sounds of fierce battles raging. Enjoy a thrilling guided walk through our Wildlife Park as it is bathed by the first rays of dawn. 

Witness their courtship rituals and legendary battles between the males, admire the herds of hinds and stags gambolling on the Domain's vast grasslands and uncover the secrets of this mysterious animal that is nicknamed “the King of the Forest”. At the crack of dawn, enjoy one of nature's top wildlife spectacles! Free coffee or Upigny artisan fruit juice and pastries for all you early birds.

• Dates of visits in French: 19/09, 20/09, 26/09, 27/09, 03/10, 04/10, 10/10 & 11/10
• Dates of visits in Dutch: 26/09

Useful information

• 3h30

• Visit mainly on foot

• Coffee or Upigny fruit juice + pastries

Please remember to dress warmly and wear walking shoes!

Car park: Follow the signposting towards the municipal car park in the village centre.

Starting point: Please arrive at the starting point 15 minutes before the departure time of your visit. First go to our reception building at 46 Rue des Grottes. From there, follow the blue “Cave” signs to the starting point. Please be on time: in case of late arrival, participation cannot be guaranteed and tickets will not be refunded.

Nightfall is also a great time of day to admire the rut of the red deer. That's why we also offer special evening visits by Safari-bus:

Booking compulsory

At 7 a'clock in the morning, our office is still closed. That's why it is very important to buy your tickets online before your coming!

Buy your tickets online from our online ticketing shop: