Admire the greatest talents in mogul skiing, biathlon and even dog sledding during the various World Cups (no less!) organised this winter in the French resorts, find the unique atmosphere of the famous music festival Tomorrowland in its winter version or take part in a Nordic ski race during the Transjurasienne... Get out your diary, we reveal the programme of a particularly lively 2022-2023 season in the French massifs!
Sporting events and festivals: Let’s race
IBU World Cup Biathalon - Annecy Le Grand Bornand - December 12 to 18, 2022
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) is the flagship event for biathlon fans who will be able to see the talents of the French team and the best biathletes in the world compete in the "Monaco of biathlon"! On the programme, 6 events spread over 4 days which will welcome 250 athletes from 30 different nations, offering a grandiose spectacle with the town of Annecy and the resort of Grand Bornand in the background. Around this competition, a village of exhibitors, shows and parties to fully experience the atmosphere of this event.
Dates: 12 to 18 December 2022
Prices: Link to ticketing (External link)
More information here (External link)
Moguls World Cup - Alpe d'Huez - 16 and 17 December
Ready to be amazed? The Moguls World Cup will be held this winter in Alpe d'Huez. Come and admire the best freestylers from all over the world who will offer you an extraordinary show during the 2 events on the programme: single moguls and parallel moguls.
Dates: 16 and 17 December 2022
Prices : Free access
More information here (External link)
La Grande Odyssée - 7 to 19 January 2023
Since its first edition in 2005, it is the annual event not to be missed in Europe, with the most demanding stage race in a unique alpine setting. This year, an exceptional sporting line-up is expected with more than 65 international mushers and their 600 very high level dog athletes who will cover nearly 400km and 12,000m of accumulated positive altitude difference, in the superb landscapes of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Dates: 7 to 19 January 2023
Price : Free access
More information here (External link)
Mountain Shaker - Tignes - March 10th to 18th 2023
The "board culture", this philosophy shared by snowboarding fans will be celebrated for the second consecutive year during the Mountain Shaker in Tignes. On skis or skateboard, the best riders of the moment will meet for a good dose of freestyle and freeride, a big dose of skateboarding, and
The best of board culture to be experienced next March in Tignes!
Dates: 10th to 18th March 2023
Prices : Free access
More information here (External link)
Amateur competitions: take up the challenge!
La Pyramide D'Oz, 24th Edition - Oz-En-Oisans - January 2023
This ski mountaineering event is one of the major French and world events. When it was created in 1997, the event initially brought together a few enthusiasts, but today it has become a flagship race. The course, designed by the Oz tracers, attracts participants for its diversity and technicality. Amateurs will be able to discover the discipline and set off on an adapted route accompanied by mountain professionals during the introductory ski touring session.
Dates : January 2023
More information here (External link)
The Transju - Jura Mountains - 11 and 12 February 2023
Since 1979, the Transjurassienne is the biggest French Nordic event. Crossing the Jura Mountains, from Lamoura to Mouthe, this popular competition includes races of different distances, in freestyle and in alternating pace. Take part in the mythical race of French Nordic skiing, on 11 and 12 February 2023, and enter the coveted circle of finishers of the Transjurassienne!
Dates: 11 and 12 February 2023
Prices and information here (External link)
Major winter festivals
Tomorrowland Festival - L'Alpe D'Huez - March 18th to 25th 2023
We no longer need to introduce this unmissable electronic music festival that brings together hundreds of nationalities in Belgium every summer. But did you know its winter version, which takes place every year in Alpe d'Huez? The resort will vibrate for 7 days to the rhythm of the different concerts hosted by more than 100 artists of the electronic scene such as Afrojack, Amelie Lens, Joris Voorn or Martin Garrix for the 2023 edition. An international event for partying with your feet in the snow and a backdrop of sublime panoramas. How can you resist?
Dates: 18 to 25 March 2023
Line-up and ticketing (External link)
Vars on Stage - December 10th 2022
In Vars, the opening of the ski area is celebrated with music! Scheduled for December 10th, the Scottish pop rock band Texas will launch the 2022-2023 winter season with a big free concert under the majestic Crêtes de l'Eyssina, at an altitude of 1850m - feet in the snow and head in the stars!
Date: 10 December 2022
Practical information (External link)
International Fantastic Film Festival of Gerardmer - 25 to 29 January 2023
The Gerardmer International Fantastic Film Festival is one of the most important French film festivals and one of the first of its kind in Europe. The festival offers two different competitions: feature films and short films. The festival also has the particularity of associating cinema with other fantastic arts: storytelling, art exhibitions, comics, literary fairs, children's area... events that are free to attend.
Dates: 25 to 29 January 2023
Programme and practical information (External link)
Festivals for the taste buds: the mountain comes to the table!
Fondue and snow groomer evening at altitude - Oz-Vaujany
The high altitude restaurant Les Airelles located in Montfrais on the Oz-Vaujany ski area, opens its doors once a week for an atypical evening. An evening in this old mountain chalet with a Savoyard fondue on the menu, rather classic? Not quite, because the particularity of this evening, which the children will remember for a long time, is to get there... in a snowcat!
Information and reservations (External link)
Fondue evening in an igloo - Alpe d'Huez
Here is a great idea to enjoy your fondue in an unexpected way! With a guide, snowshoes and warm clothes, get ready to enjoy a delicious fondue nestled in an igloo! An activity that will mark your stay in the mountains, to be experienced with family or friends!
Information and reservations (External link)
__Reopening of the Caves de Chartreuse in Voiron
The tourist site of the Caves de la Chartreuse has been given a new look after 18 months of work. The opportunity to come and live a new experience and discover a redesigned visit in a new space. Learn about the history of Chartreuse liqueurs, their exceptional heritage and the incredible know-how of the Chartreuse monks.
More information here (External link)
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All events for the 2022-2023 winter season in the French mountains (External link) .
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