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What’s on this winter in Morzine and Les Gets
© Sam Ingles – Morzine Tourist Board
Want to know what’s on this winter in Morzine and Les Gets? From weekly torchlit descents weaving down the mountain to turning Morzine into a Christmas wonderland, here is a list of the events you need to know about!
What’s on this winter in Morzine & Les Gets
ESF Torchlight Descent
Morzine and Les Gets
Weekly – Every Monday in February 2023
ESF Morzine and Les Gets invite holidaymakers to join them for their traditional torchlight descent and fantastic fireworks display. Hundreds of instructors whizz down the slopes, creating a spectacular display for you to enjoy while sipping on a mug of mulled wine (or hot chocolate, for the kids!)
To check on this season’s dates:
Les Gets Tourist Board website
Ski School Morzine website
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Spartan Winter Trail for Kids
Morzine
10 December 2022
After enjoying great success last year, the Spartan Winter Trail for kids returns to Morzine. Children aged between 4-14 can take part in this epic obstacle course, with options to suit all ages and abilities. Younger kids will enjoy running, jumping, climbing and crawling, while the older ones have the option to up the course length and difficulty, including the option to compete in timed races against others. A great way to get outdoors, have fun and increase resilience!
For more information and to book places, visit: Spartan Race website
© Morzine Tourist Board
Morzine Enchanted Village
Morzine
17-31 December 2022
For two magical weeks in December, Morzine Enchanted Village comes to delight adults and children alike. The village is alive with activity, with parades, light shows, brass bands, firework displays, face painting, kids’ workshops and more! If you’re lucky, you might even spot a certain Mr Claus…
© Sam Ingles – Morzine Tourist Board
Ladies Night Tour
Morzine
16 February 2023
Hosted in partnership with the French Ski Federation and showcasing some of the best female downhill skiers of France’s ski teams, the Ladies Night Tour sees competitors battle it out in a parallel slalom. A great opportunity to meet some of our country’s most talented athletes and to inspire the next generation of female competitors!
© Agence Zoom – Morzine Tourist Board
Morzine Takes Care of You
Morzine
6-10 March 2023
After a few days of adrenaline-fuelled fun in the mountains, what could be better than a little R&R? For a week in March, Morzine will go all out to look after you – offering everything from yoga classes to pilates, hikes to wellbeing workshops. This diverse programme of activities will be delivered by wellbeing pros; all you have to do is relax.
When it’s ready, you’ll find the full programme here: Morzine Avoriaz Tourist Board website
© Sam Ingles – Morzine Tourist Board
Rock the Pistes Festival
Les Portes du Soleil
12-18 March 2023
Can you imagine a more perfect setting for a festival than the slopes of the Portes du Soleil ski area? Well, each March, Rock the Pistes arrives in the area and offers exactly that! Holidaymakers are invited to use their snow boots as dancing shoes and enjoy incredible live music in a spectacular setting. Even better, the gigs are free, you just need to purchase a lift pass to reach the venue. The past line-up for Rock The Pistes has included Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, Klaxons and Babyshambles.
Rock the Pistes website
© Rock the Pistes
Champion’s Ski Race
Les Portes du Soleil
2 April 2023
End the season on a high with the Portes Du Soleil champion’s ski race. Taking place on the Nyon plateau, this large ski race invites kids from ski schools, clubs or simply on holiday, to ski under the supervision of some of the very best skiers from the Portes Du Soleil area. Children will get the chance to meet, chat, get autographs and be inspired to continue on their skiing journeys!
© Morzine Tourist Board
Kingdom of the Marmots
Morzine
8-10 April 2023
With spring, comes the Kingdom of the Marmots (or Royaume des Marmots, as it’s known in French). Three days of kid-friendly fun, aimed at those aged from 18 months to 12-years-old. Throughout the town centre you’ll find a plethora of free activities from music shows to themed workshops, inflatable games and more!
© Morzine Tourist Board
ESF Instructor Challenge
Avoriaz
17-22 April 2023
This national competition has been running since 1950, giving instructors a chance to put themselves to the test as the season comes to a close. With events in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski touring and more, audiences will get a glimpse of some of the best instructors in France in action.
ESF website
© ESF Ski Schools
* Events subject to cancellation and date changes. Check with the Morzine and Les Gets tourist boards for up-to-date information.
