10th and 11th December 2011: Ski and Music World - Fete de la Glisse

The biggest brands of skis and snowboards offer free trials of the latest new products... A weekend full of events, concerts and competitions.

24th to 31st December 2011: Christmas in Avoriaz

Spectacularly snowy week in Father Christmas country with children’s groups, shows, torch-lit processions... and the big fireworks show on 24th December marking the arrival of Father Christmas to offer children the Christmas of their dreams.

7th to 18th January 2012: The Savoie Mont-Blanc Grande Odyssée

The best mushers in the world compete on this exclusive and spectacular dog sleigh course. Get the inside track on the best parts of the course: team preparation, mushers briefing... and especially the preliminaries in the snowy streets of Avoriaz, among all the national TV crews.

11th February to 10th March 2012: Snow Carnival

5 week long carnival with workshops on make-up, costumes and parades through the resort every week with street performers, fire-eaters... and all kinds of surprises.

31st March to 6th April 2012: Avoriaz Jazz Up

An amazing week in Avoriaz combining spring skiers and jazz fans. A week in which you can enjoy the pleasures of snowsports while spending your evenings listening to the very best jazz. Started by Ahmad Jamal, who is now its sponsor, JAZZ UP is the first mountain jazz festival and has a top quality programme with concerts in the concert hall and bands every evening in the resort’s main restaurants.