Between Alpine traditions, cultural excitement and major sporting events, the Pays des Écrins experiences winter as a season for sharing. From December to March, the region offers one festive event after another: a magical world, night-time trails, spectacular icefalls... The 2025-2026 season promises to be packed, vibrant and full of thrills. Here are the three major events not to be missed.
Pelvoo Village: the fairground version of the enchantment
From 20 December 2025 to 22 March 2026
For its 13ᵉ edition, Pelvoo Village has taken on a whole new dimension, reinventing itself as a veritable mountain funfair. Nestling in the heart of the Pays des Écrins, this entertainment village immerses visitors in an enchanting setting, designed for families and the curious alike.
On the programme: an abandoned chalet revisited as an immersive attraction, an enchanted merry-go-round, the marmot's palace, Madame Irma's mysterious caravan... A fairytale world where dreams come true and shivers run down your spine, in a warm and luminous atmosphere. A winter must-see for those who want to experience the mountains in a different way.
More info igloopelvoo.com
Les Foulées Givrées: the night-time trail that brings people together
Le 29 December 2025
At L'Argentière-La Bessée, the night is transformed into a playground for trail enthusiasts... but not only. Visit Foulées Givrées offer several formats, from 3 to 8 km, accessible to both experienced runners and walkers, as well as young beginners.
Dressed up in costumes, with a good-natured atmosphere, headlamps lit and laughter shared: this is one of the most convivial events of the end of the year in the Écrins. It's an event where performance meets good humour, in the unique setting of the snow-covered massif.
More info trailhautedurance.fr
Ice Climbing Écrins 2026: the global ice climbing event
From 22 to 25 January 2026
It's the signature event of the winter season in the Pays des Écrins. A global benchmark, the’Ice Climbing Écrins attracts professional climbers, amateur enthusiasts and the curious from all over the world to take on the region's icefalls.
On the programme: spectacular demonstrations, international competitions, discovery workshops and meetings with top-level athletes. The event has become a not-to-be-missed event over the years, raising the profile of the Massif far beyond its borders.
More info ice-climbing-ecrins.com
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