Every year, the opening of ski resorts in Haute-Savoie and Savoie is a moment awaited by ski enthusiasts. In 2024, several resorts are marking the occasion with festive events and days of entertainment to welcome the new season. Here are the events not to be missed!
Ski resorts in Haute-Savoie
Avoriaz
The Avoriaz resort is organizing Rock on Snow for the first opening weekend. This 3-day event is entirely dedicated to snowboarding, giving you the opportunity to ride, test equipment, meet professionals and celebrate the arrival of winter. You can also enjoy a friendly atmosphere, entertainment and many surprises.
Here is what awaits you throughout these festivities:
- 80 marques present to test skis, snowboards and accessories for free in preview.
- Concerts and evenings to liven up your nights.
- A tavern to take a well-deserved break.
- A kid zone to entertain the youngest, including introductions to snowboarding.
- Initiations to discover new practices and ski tours.
- Contests to measure yourself against other participants.
- Numerous activities and workshops to enrich your experience, such as searching for avalanche victims and ollie competitions.
- Treasure hunts varied with chests full of gifts to win.
Dates : December 13, 14 and 15, 2024.
La Clusaz
In La Clusaz, the pre-opening of the 2024 season promises to appeal to skiers and visitors alike thanks to numerous activities and family workshops. In a festive and relaxed atmosphere, local artists will liven up the village from the start of the day, while the bars and restaurants will offer mountain specialties to warm hearts and stomachs.
Dates : Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ski resorts in Savoie
Val Thorens
Like every year, Val Thorens pulls out all the stops for the winter season launch weekend with La Grande Première. This is THE event not to be missed for all snow sports enthusiasts, with:
- Skiing galore : discover the ski area and take part in initiations to discover new disciplines or perfect your techniques.
- Village test : go to Place Caron to test equipment and discover all the new products, with the presence of more than fifty major brands of skis, snowboards, accessories, ski touring, freeride, and much more even more.
- Festive entertainment : throughout the weekend, enjoy a fun zone, musical moments hosted by live DJs, quizzes, and numerous gifts to be won.
- Raclette Party : Saturday from 5 p.m.
- Mountain film screening : Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dates : Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November 2024.
The Arches
The resort of Les Arcs promises a festive week with Les Arcs film festival. On the program: more than a hundred films from Europe and elsewhere, with daily screenings, arthouse films, works for young audiences, previews, as well as meetings with actors and directors. The festival also stands out for its commitment, addressing social issues in its programming. Thus, debates on parity and ecological transition in cinema will be organized throughout the festival.
At the same time, you can enjoy concerts, savor delicious fondues, and even take part in toboggan and ski races.
Dates : From Saturday 14 to Saturday 21 December 2024.
Tignes
To launch this new ski season, you are invited to the opening of the Tignes ski lifts. On this occasion, a varied program has been prepared for everyone, ski enthusiast or not:
- SATURDAY : Meet in the morning in front of the Perce Neige Funicular (Tignes Val Claret) for the opening of the ski lifts, where you can enjoy free hot drinks. Then, enjoy a day of skiing on the open slopes and rediscover your sensations of sliding on the snow.
- Sunday : For Sunday, two options are available to you: go for a new day of skiing or take part in the Yeti Race 2024, a 10 km race which combines trail and obstacle course on snow. This event, both fun and sporting, takes place in teams of 2 or 4 participants.
Dates : Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November 2024.
