events. MOrzine / les gets / avoriaz
Spartan Winter Trail Morzine
The Spartan Winter Trail Morzine takes place on 13 December 2026, bringing winter trail running to the mountains of Morzine in the French Alps.
Set against the snow-covered landscapes of the Morzine ski area and Portes du Soleil, the event offers runners a challenging winter course combining snow, mountain terrain and elevation changes.
The routes take participants through the alpine surroundings of Morzine, with views across the surrounding Portes du Soleil mountains, one of the largest ski areas in Europe.
Christmas in Morzine
Christmas in Morzine is celebrated with a programme of festive events and activities for families throughout the Christmas and New Year holidays. From 20 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, the village comes alive with Christmas parades, live music, shows, fireworks and the arrival of Father Christmas.
With the mountains surrounding the village and Morzine decorated and illuminated for the festive season, Christmas is a special time to visit the French Alps with children.
What can you do in Morzine at Christmas?
The Christmas programme includes a range of free events and entertainment in the centre of Morzine, including:
Christmas parades, with festive characters and entertainment for children.
Brass bands and live music, adding to the Christmas atmosphere in the village.
Family shows and entertainment, with performances taking place throughout the festive period.
Father Christmas's arrival, one of the highlights of the Christmas celebrations for younger visitors.
Fireworks, with displays lighting up the Morzine sky during the holiday period.
Event dates, times and locations vary throughout the Christmas programme, so check the official calendar for the latest information.
Rock The Pistes
The annual mountain music festival combines skiing and live concerts, with temporary stages located directly on the pistes. During the day, skiers can enjoy concerts at altitude before heading back into the resorts for evening after-parties and entertainment.
Rock the Pistes in Morzine
Morzine is one of the Portes du Soleil resorts hosting concerts during the festival. The Morzine concert takes place on the slopes, allowing visitors to combine a day of skiing with live music in an Alpine setting.
The festival programme, artists and individual concert locations are announced ahead of the event, so check the official Rock the Pistes website for the latest 2027 information.
Your Portes du Soleil ski pass acts as your ticket to the concerts, allowing you to ski to the different mountain stages during the festival. Depending on the pass and festival arrangements, visitors can enjoy:
Live concerts on the ski slopes
Temporary outdoor stages at altitude
Access to the Portes du Soleil ski area
Après-ski and after-parties in the resorts
Concerts featuring French and international artists
Trail des Hauts Forts
Trail des Hauts-Forts 2026 – Morzine-Avoriaz
Saturday, August 8, 2026
The legendary Trail des Hauts-Forts returns to Morzine-Avoriaz on August 8, 2026, offering one of the most spectacular trail running events in the French Alps. A must for trail runners, mountain athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, this iconic alpine race combines challenging terrain with breathtaking scenery across the Portes du Soleil region.
Pass'Portes du Soleil
The Ultimate Mountain Bike Festival
From 26–28 June 2026, the world-renowned Pass’Portes du Soleil returns for its 22nd edition, transforming the Franco-Swiss Alps into one of Europe’s most exciting playgrounds for mountain biking, e-MTB, gravel riding, and alpine adventure.
ROCK THE PISTES
Rock the Pistes Festival: Unmissable Music & Skiing in Morzine, Les Gets, and AvoriazExperience Europe’s most thrilling alpine music event at the Rock the Pistes Festival, a unique musical adventure exclusive to ski pass holders in the Portes du Soleil! From late March to early April, the 12 resorts, including Morzine, Les Gets, and Avoriaz, transform into vibrant stages for unforgettable concerts set against stunning snowy peaks. Each day, skiers and snowboarders receive exclusive updates on secret stage locations, inviting you to glide down pristine pistes and immerse yourself in electrifying live music. This week-long festival blends the adrenaline of world-class skiing with the rhythm of rock, pop, and indie beats, creating pure sensations of snow and sound. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event in the French Alps, perfect for winter sports enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Book your ski trip now, grab your pass, and join the ultimate alpine party at Rock the Pistes!
TRAIL DE GETS
The trail running event, Trail des Gets is a must do event this summer. With different levels of difficulty, 11, 21 or 43 km and/or the Mont Chéry challenge and in all cases enjoy breathtaking views of Mont Blanc!
Spartan Morzine
Spartan Morzine, the ultimate trail event in the heart of Morzine, now even bigger: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Morzine Spartan Ultra World Championship & Trifecta Weekend 2025!
Pass'Portes du Soleil
The Pass'Portes is the unmissable June event for mountain biking enthusiasts. This event, held between France and Switzerland, marks the opening of the summer season in the Portes du Soleil region. Over three days, this immersive experience in the heart of the mountains combines conviviality, sport, nature, and local gastronomy.
Fete de Musique
Fête de la musique. Saturday, June 21. Palais des Sports et des Congrès 502 route du Palais des sports 74110 Morzine
ALAM BIKE
Alam Bike 2025 the famous family mountain bike event for charity
The Alambike offers you a fun event that can be experienced in teams of 4 to 8 people, with family or friends!
A charity event combining mountain biking and fun , open to muscle and electric mountain bikes, mixed teams permitted.
SNOWBOXX
Snowboxx festival Avoriaz 2025 = A week long music festival of snow, ski, snowboarding, parties, DJ’s, fancy dress and so much more.
Freestyle contest march 8
Freestyle Contest Mars 08 2025
From Saturday March 8 to Saturday March 8, 2025 - From 09:30 to 18:00 5€
A unique day of freestyle contest at the snowpark of Les Gets, in an exceptional atmosphere hosted by DJ Wolf Impact, mixing from a snow groomer!
Try to win skis, a snowboard and many other prizes thanks to your best tricks. ⛷️
There is a refreshment bar and BBQ on site.
Contest open to skiers and snowboarders of all levels!
Program
Training : 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Contest Jam Session : 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
DJ Wolf Impact : 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony : 6:00 p.m. at Barbylone
Registration
Until March 6th
Registration: €5
Registration + package to access the Contest: €20
Once registered, you can collect your Welcome pack at The Hub store on Saturday, March 8 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Access to the snowpark via the Chavannes Gondola or the Chavannes TSD then the Mouille au Roi ski lift.
Number of registrants limited to 45.
Red Ski Show
Experience the Red Ski Show in Les Gets from February 10 to March 3, 2025. Enjoy free nightly events showcasing skiing techniques, slope grooming, rescue demos, and spectacular torchlight descents ending with fireworks. Perfect for ski enthusiasts and families seeking a unique winter adventure.
Les Gets Comedie
The Les Gets Comedy festival starts on 21st January. Get yourselves ready for a week long event of laughs, fun, great food and entertainment.
Les Gets Winter Trail
Les Gets Winter TrailSaturday, January 18, 2025 for a new sporting adventure made in Les Gets! The Winter Trail arrives in Les Gets with 2 adult courses and children's races.
Gets Les Cannes
Gets les Cannes returns for its second edition, on Saturday January 11! On the program: a night ski touring climb.
The goal: to raise awareness of the risks of ski touring, and to enable those who are initiated to practice this activity safely in a majestic night-time setting. Prevention is at the heart of this event. Organized by the ESF and the Wetzayers association, conviviality and fun will be on the agenda.
Attention : Helmet, headlamp and skins are mandatory. Meet at the Snow Front in front of the ESF for a 4km climb. Open to all, in time trial or hiking mode, the main thing is to participate. The aim of this race is to make you discover the night landscapes of Les Gets in a friendly atmosphere.
New Years Eve Les Gets
Celebrate the new year 2025 in the heart of Les Gets.
What could be better than getting together with your family and loved ones for a warm and festive evening ? At après-ski time, we invite your little ones to let off steam on the snow dancefloor during a concert, accompanied by a marshmallow party and invigorating hot chocolate ! A Champagne and Champomy bar will also be at your disposal to toast all together to this new year full of promise s … At 6:00 p.m., we will begin the countdown to the fireworks that will light up the village with colors, in a magical and enchanting atmosphere ! 🎆
Santa Claus in Les Gets
Every year-end, the resort lives to the rhythm of Santa Claus with this event filled with magic and wonder.
As far as the marmot can remember, Santa Claus has always stopped off in Les Gets to prepare his big tour... This year, Santa Claus is back in his domain, a magical and enchanted forest populated by mischievous and prankster elves! On the program this week, storytelling tours in the universe of this happy little world, entertainment, surprises for the whole family: workshops, shows for all audiences, not forgetting the famous arrival of Santa Claus on December 24 on the Snow Front... 🎄🎁 🎅
Morzine Avoriaz Harley Days 2024
Morzine hosts the largest gathering of Riders to the sound of an exceptional Rock poster organized by HOG France. The event will take place in the heart of the village with many entertainment centers!
Become a real ritual for riders from all over Europe and rock lovers, the Morzine Harley Days are back with a "pure rock" edition. More than 10,000 motorcycles and 30,000 people are expected at the Morzine Avoriaz resort, which celebrates the sweetness of life and the passion of riding a Harley-Davidson with exceptional rides in the heart of the Alps during the day and 100% rock concerts. the evening.
Morzine Spartan Trifecta Weekend and Spartan Ultra World Championship
Morzine Spartan Trifecta Weekend. Morzine Avoriaz is the Spartan weekend of the summer! Nestled in the hollow of the Alps, escape is within reach in this authentic mountain village.
Spartan offers picturesque and extraordinary routes here: Crossing high-altitude lakes, climbing vertiginous slopes, jumping into natural waterfalls, crossing high pastures, swimming in white-water rivers.
Pass'Portes du Soleil
Pass’Portes du Soleil. Mountain bike, gravel and hiking festival in Haute Savoie. Events in Chatel, Morzine, Avoriaz… The Pass'Portes is a major MTB event taking place in the Portes du Soleil resorts spanning France and Switzerland. An event of international stature packed with plenty of impressive and memorable moments and shared sporting memories with plenty of laughs...!
The Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB is a mountain bike tour between 1000 and 2450 m altitude, in France and Switzerland, to discover the fabulous Mountain Bike area of the Portes du Soleil and its breathtaking scenery.
