New Year's Eve 2024 is just around the corner. If you already want to plan your evening, whether with friends, family or as a couple, here is a selection of resorts in Haute-Savoie and Savoie which have unmissable events and festive evenings in store for you to welcome 2025 in style!
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1. Avoriaz
Located in Haute-Savoie, Avoriaz, an entirely pedestrian resort, is transformed into a festive place to celebrate December 31. From 10 p.m., three stages with varied atmospheres and three different DJs liven up the station until 2 a.m. The highlight of the evening is the fireworks display at midnight, in the heart of the resort, illuminating the surrounding mountains.
Infos : Free – Avoriaz.com
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2. Chamonix
Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, offers a unique festive atmosphere for the New Year. Known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, the resort attracts visitors from all over the world with its varied activities: world-class skiing, lively evenings and high-end restaurants . On New Year's Eve, the city's streets and establishments come alive with concerts and shows.
At the same time, the Christmas Village welcomes you with its wooden chalets on the Place du Triangle de l'Amitié, where artisans, artists and producers present their products to you, every day until 7 p.m.
Infos : Free – Chamonix.com
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3. La Clusaz
La Clusaz is famous for its festive atmosphere during the New Year. The resort offers a wide range of activities, from skiing for all levels to snowshoeing, not forgetting ice skating. For New Year's Eve 2024, a torchlight descent and a spectacular Ski Show with ESF instructors await you. This intense show, combining skiing, music and pyrotechnics, is a moment not to be missed. Mulled wine, hot chocolate and Reblochon Fermier will be offered to warm you up.
At the same time, the resort's bars and restaurants, such as Restaurant 1647 or La Scierie, offer special evenings for New Year's Eve, with festive menus, concerts, shows and DJ evenings.
Infos : Free – Laclusaz.com
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4. Le Grand-Bornand
For the New Year, the Grand-Bornand resort promises you a festive evening with a complete program! The torchlight descent is one of the highlights, but numerous outdoor activities and concerts are also on the program from 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.:
- 6:30 p.m.: Children's boom, for young and old, with current music.
- 8 p.m.: Live music evening with DJ, to celebrate the arrival of the new year with music and good humor.
- Midnight: Fireworks.
- Until 3 a.m.: Musical evening.
A refreshment bar and food stands will be offered on site by the Ski Club. On the menu: beer, champagne, hot apple juice, rum apple juice, hot dogs, diots, Savoyard dishes and much more.
Infos : Free – Legrandbornand.com
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5. Megève
Perched at an altitude of 1,113 m, the resort of Megève is the perfect place to celebrate New Year's Eve. The atmosphere combines tradition, conviviality and a festive spirit with DJ sets and torchlight descents. Here is the program:
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: DJ set by Théo Charroy, with distribution of mulled wine and pomm’chaud.
- 6:30 p.m.: Departure from the Oxygène ski school from Place de la Résistance.
- 6:45 p.m.: Departure from the ESF from the car park next to Loges Blanches.
- 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.: The biggest evening of the year, free and open to all, on the village square. DJ set by Théo Charroy, with Ismaël Kuide on saxophone and Cyrille Chambard on percussion.
Infos : Free – Megeve-tourisme.com
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6. Courchevel
In Savoie, Courchevel promises a grandiose evening for the transition to the new year. Festivities include a spectacular fireworks display over the snow-covered slopes, gourmet dinners in Michelin-starred restaurants or at festive gala dinners.
You can also enjoy lively après-ski evenings, concerts, and activities for the whole family, such as the ice rink, sleigh rides and a torchlight descent.
Infos : Free – Courchevel.com
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7. La Plagne
Still in Savoie, La Plagne is organizing the third edition of “Neige de Feu”, in partnership with Puy du Fou. This magnificent 360° pyrotechnic musical show will be fired at midnight from Dou du Praz, at the top of Plagne Villages, offering perfect visibility from the entire resort. The fireworks will be visible from all high-altitude sites, and this unique concept allows everyone to enjoy New Year's Eve from their accommodation or place of festivities. The soundtrack of the show will be broadcast live at midnight on radio R' La Plagne (101.5 FM) and on this link.
Festivities will be organized throughout the week, with cocktails, outdoor DJ evenings, shows and even ice parties.
Infos : Free – La-plagne.com
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8. Val Thorens
Perched at more than 2,300 meters above sea level, Val Thorens offers an exceptional evening with a varied program for the New Year. The evening will begin with a torchlight descent by ESF instructors, accompanied by hot drinks, then a DJ evening will entertain the station before a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the starry sky.
The festivities should continue throughout the week with workshops for children, activities for all and shows. The full program will be available on the official website at the end of November.
Infos : Free – Valthorens.com
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9. Les Menuires
Labeled “Famille Plus”, the resort of Les Menuires offers an ideal evening for everyone, with entertainment specially designed for the occasion. Meet on La Croisette from 6 p.m. for an unforgettable evening. On the program: torchlight descents, two shows and fireworks. DJ Antoine Garrel will then take over to make you dance until the end of the night.
Infos : Free – Lesmenuires.com
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10. Tignes
Tignes is distinguished by its lively New Year's Eve evening, on the snow front, at more than 2100 meters above sea level. On the program: an open-air concert, the traditional midnight fireworks display to mark the arrival of the new year, and a giant karaoke with French and international music to make everyone sing under the stars.
Infos : Free – Tignes.net
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