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Discover the main Les 2 Alpes events in the year
There are numerous events in Les 2 Alpes organised year-round. From quirky local affairs to large scale sporting spectacles there is always something worth seeing.
We've listed the major annual Les 2 Alpes events below, but you can also check our Events Calendar for the latest updates.
This is the month the locals get their town (and slopes) back, for a little while anyway. January is a great time to visit the resort, there are a couple of skiing competitions on, which are great to watch whilst you're up the mountains, but generally it's quieter and the cold temperatures keep the snow nice and crisp.
February is school holidays time and the resort is full of families enjoying their Spring half-term break. There will be lots of activities and events put on by the ski companies and the tourist office, so be sure to keep an eye on our Events Calendar.
Valentine's Day
There will be no shortage of places to go to celebrate with your loved one whilst in the land of romance. Be sure to book early if there's that certain spot you would like to go with your special someone.
Always a busy month in terms of events happening locally, a couple of our favourites are highlighted below, but take a look at our Events Calendar for what else is on.
SnowZone Electro Music
March sees a number of festivals that combine skiing and music. The SnowZone brings renowned DJ's to the mountainside, sporting events and parties throughout the day and night. Dates & details.
SnowFest
The SnowFest is a Romanian festival with an international line-up of bands and DJ's, with ski and snowboard competitions. Dates & details.
As we get close to the end of the Winter season, in Les 2 Alpes there's still time for fun in the mountains before we pack away our gear for another year. There will be some competitions up on the pistes and events in town for the children around the Easter break.
Usually a quiet time of the year in resort, check our Events Calendar for info on what might be going on.
Summer arrives with an array of festivities, including the French national day of music.
Fête de la Musique
The Fête de la Musique is the celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21st June in cities, towns and villages across France. More than a music festival, the Les 2 Alpes Fête de la Musique is a free event that spills out from the bars and restaurants onto the streets and encompasses every type of music imaginable, from local amateur teen bands to professional classical musicians, from club DJ’s to traditional folk bands. Dates & details.
Mountain of Hell
This free ride downhill mountain biking competition is open to a number of international downhill experts and amateur riders. Organised by Choucas bikers, the event attracts up to 300 riders annually and consists of two races and two incredible routes over a three day period. The highlight of the event is 25km of downhill riding on an unmarked route from the top of the glacier. Dates & details.
As the weather ramps up so do the number of events, and you'll find the resort is buzzing with activity.
Bastille Day
Celebrated across the whole of France with a bang...well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily. And the residents of Les 2 Alpes celebrate this national holiday with as much enthusiasm as the rest of the country. Various activities are held across the city on the 14th, in memory of the storming of the Bastille on the same date in 1789. Traditionally the fireworks display normally starts off between 22:00-23:00. Dates & details.
Tour de France
The Alps have played a large part in the race over the years with the gruelling mountain climbs providing some of the most exciting spectacles of the event. The route changes slightly each year, taking in different towns, villages and cols along the way. Even if the race doesn't pass near to where you are this summer you can guarantee that it will still be avidly watched in bars and cafés around the country with everyone joining in to cheer on the famous yellow jersey! Dates & details.
Always a busy month in resort with a multitude of sporting events for the those fit enough, crazy enough, or courageous enough - so keep an eye on our Events Calendar for updates.
A rather quiet month in Les 2 Alpes as the summer tourists leave and a sense of calm returns to the valley. There won't be too much going on, but check our Events Calendar to keep up to date with anything that might be happening.
The summer months are a distant memory, and in October the locals enjoy some autumnal bike riding and hiking before the first snow falls.
Not much on in terms of events, usually a time when everyone is taking a well-earned break before December arrives and the opening of the Winter season.
December is always a busy month, the Christmas and New Year brings a flurry of social and sporting events, so take a look at our Events Calendar for more details.
Rise Festival
This snow and music festival takes place the week before Christmas and features international DJ's and bands, with concerts being held day and night on the pistes and in resort. Your festival ticket includes a six day lift pass. Dates & details.
Christmas
The festive season in the snowy Alps is always magical and every year there is some sort of celebration in resort to mark the occasion. Christmas in Les 2 Alpes officially starts at the beginning of December when the Christmas lights are switched on. The night is marked with vin chaud, hot chocolate and music. From then on you can enjoy Christmas concerts, festive markets and live music throughout town as the resort gears up for Christmas and New Year. Dates & details.
New Year's Eve
Come midnight the hoards of merry revellers head the centre of town for the big countdown – not an official event as such, more of a long-held tradition. On the stroke of midnight you are advised to duck as champagne corks and fireworks are unleashed in celebration! Likewise, planning ahead is advised if you have your heart set on ringing in the New Year in a particular bar or club – some of them are ticket-only, so enquire in advance to avoid disappointment! Dates & details.
The Deux Alpes Outdoor Festival last weekend was a chance to watch and try out a wide selection of the summer sports available in the resort. Mountain biking, running, skiing, snowboarding and paragliding all featured with opportunities for beginners...
Craig David is undoubtedly the best-known singer Les Deux Alpes has seen perform but the festival saw plenty more great music. This was also the snowiest Rise Festival so far, keeping the skiers and snowboarders happy and helping along the party...
If you are lucky enough to be in Les Deux Alpes this coming Valentine's Day, you might be wondering where to go for a romantic evening out. Here are a few of the best choices, and a couple of alternative ideas too!
