Winter in Morzine brings a packed calendar of events to the French Alps. The 2026/27 season features sporting competitions, Christmas celebrations, live music festivals and mountain activities, adding plenty to enjoy beyond the ski slopes.
The season gets underway with the Spartan Winter Trail in December, followed by Morzine's festive Village Enchanté celebrations. March brings the return of Rock The Pistes, one of the biggest music events in the Portes du Soleil. Here's a look at the main events taking place in Morzine and the surrounding area this winter, with dates, locations and timings to help plan your visit.
Morzine Winter Events Calendar 2026/27
13 December 2026 – Spartan Winter Trail
Location: Morzine, France
Race starts:
9:00am – 21km race
10:00am – 10km race
7:30am–9:30am – Race number collection
1:00pm – Prize-giving ceremony
The Spartan Winter Trail returns to Morzine on Sunday 13 December 2026 for another exciting edition of this mountain running event. Runners can take on either a 10km or 21km course through Morzine's spectacular winter mountain scenery, with routes following ski slopes and high-altitude forest trails. Whether running through snow-covered landscapes or tackling challenging mountain terrain, the Spartan Winter Trail is a fantastic sporting event to kick off the winter season in Morzine.
Registration: Online via the Spartan Trail website.
20 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 – Morzine, Village Enchanté
Location: Morzine village centre
Main meeting point: Place de l'Office de Tourisme, Place du Baraty
Times: Individual event times to be confirmed
Admission: Free
Morzine transforms into an enchanting Christmas village during the festive season, with a programme of family entertainment, festive parades, live music, fireworks and seasonal celebrations. Morzine Village Enchanté brings the magic of Christmas to the French Alps, with activities and entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Highlights include:
Christmas-themed parades and street entertainment.
Live music and festive brass bands.
The arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, 24 December.
Family workshops and children's activities.
Fireworks and festive celebrations.
New Year's Eve entertainment, including the Team Burton fire show on 31 December.
The festivities take place throughout the village, creating a wonderful atmosphere for families spending Christmas and New Year in Morzine.
Admission: Free, although some workshops may require advance booking.
Date to be confirmed – Trophée des Hauts Forts – 30th Edition
Location: Morzine and Avoriaz
Race start locations: To be confirmed
Race start times: To be confirmed
Admission: Event and registration details to be confirmed.
The Trophée des Hauts Forts celebrates its 30th edition, bringing one of the region's established ski touring competitions back to the Morzine-Avoriaz area. This iconic ski mountaineering event brings together amateur competitors and experienced athletes for a challenging mountain race in the heart of the Portes du Soleil. Competitors tackle demanding mountain routes, combining uphill ski touring, technical sections and spectacular Alpine scenery. The event is traditionally organised around the end of the Avoriaz winter season and offers a great opportunity to experience the region's ski touring community.
The date and full programme for the 2027 edition have not yet been confirmed.
14–21 March 2027 – Rock The Pistes Festival
Location: Portes du Soleil ski area
Morzine concert: Sunday 14 March
Concert location: Morzine Pléney, near the Nabor chairlift
Morzine concert time: 1:30pm
Rock The Pistes is one of the most exciting music festivals in the French Alps, bringing live music and international artists directly onto the ski slopes of the Portes du Soleil. Rather than watching concerts in a traditional venue, visitors can ski to temporary mountain stages and enjoy live performances surrounded by spectacular Alpine scenery. The 2027 festival takes place across several Portes du Soleil resorts, with a series of high-altitude concerts and après-ski entertainment throughout the week.
Festival programme:
14 March – Skip The Use – Morzine Pléney.
16 March – Deluxe – Les Lindarets, Montriond (Avoriaz ski area).
17 March – Artist to be announced – Les Lindarets, Montriond.
18 March – Marlon Magnée and Mosimann – Châtel.
19 March – Passi, Rim'K and Cut Killer – Morgins.
20 March – Pony Pony Run Run and The Molotovs – Morgins.
21 March – Béatrice Berrut and Skye Edwards – Morgins.
Rock The Pistes is a fantastic combination of skiing, live music and mountain entertainment. Concert access on the slopes requires a valid Portes du Soleil ski pass or Ski + Concert Pass.