Winter in Samoëns and the Haut-Giffre valley is not just about skiing! With a long list of non-ski activities, beautiful villages, and organised events throughout the winter season, it's the ideal destination for families, mixed groups, or those whose interests lie outside the ski area.
We have outlined this winter's main events and important dates for winter 2026/27 in Samoëns, Morillon and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. As more events are announced, we will update this page.
5-6/12, 12-13/12, 19/12 - 3/1 - Christmas Village - Samoëns
Beautiful lights and decorations, a Christmas market, live music, activities, food, drinks, meet Santa and more! A wonderfully festive atmosphere is guaranteed!
31/12 - New Year Celebrations - Samoëns
Celebrate New Year in Samoëns with a torchlit parade, live music and a firework show.
8-11/1 - Les Vignerons font du Ski - Samoëns
Meet French winegrowers and enjoy tastings, local food and a lively après-ski atmosphere in the heart of Samoëns.
14-17/1 - Cheese Party - Samoëns
A celebration of Savoyard cheese with local producers, street food, live music and plenty of Alpine specialities to enjoy.
Date TBC - Les Hivernales du Haut-Giffre - Samoëns
A winter festival celebrating Nordic activities, with biathlon, dog sledding, demonstrations and free outdoor activities.
31/1 - Trail Blanc du Haut-Giffre - Samoëns
A spectacular winter trail-running event through the snowy landscapes around Samoëns and the Col de Joux Plane.
Date TBC - French Telemark Cup - Samoëns
Watch some of France’s best telemark skiers compete, with opportunities to discover this traditional style of skiing for yourself.
Date TBC - Nordic Skiing Nights - Samoëns
Experience cross-country skiing after dark during special evening sessions on the Nordic trails around Samoëns.
Date TBC - Ça Joux Plage pour moi! - Col de Joux Plane
A fun end-of-winter celebration with Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, sledging, activities, food and a relaxed spring atmosphere.
Date TBC - Pop In Samoëns - Samoëns
A women’s outdoor adventure event combining a variety of sporting challenges around Samoëns and the Haut-Giffre valley.
2/4 - 4/4 - Fest'ival de Parapente - Samoëns
A major paragliding weekend with equipment testing, tandem flights, demonstrations, films, entertainment, food and live music.
Samoëns Market - Wednesdays, 7am - 1pm
Morillon Market - Sunday, 9am - 12.30pm
Verchaix Market - Fridays, 7am - 1pm
Sixt Market - Mondays, 3pm - 7pm
In addition to the larger events, the tourist office of Samoëns organises a range of family events around the villages, announced weekly and available on the tourist office website. We'll also post the weekly schedules on our website.
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