In Val d'Isère, the last three weeks of the spring season promise to be exceptional, offering an ideal playground for ski lovers and après-ski enthusiasts with family and friends.
From 13 April to 5 May 2024, the village will come alive to the rhythm of cultural, musical and sporting festivities surrounding the event. "Ski & Chill.
27ᵉ edition of the International Adventure & Discovery Film Festival (15-18 April)
The spring festival, a not-to-be-missed cultural event, will feature 11 après-ski screenings over four days, at the Convention Centre, in the cinema and online.
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The films in the selection will be presented by travel writer Sylvain Tesson, accompanied by the adventurers and directors.
Debates, meetings, events and exhibitions enhance this event, offering an immersive experience in which the public is fully involved in the adventure.
Beyond the exchanges, what's at stake for the teams of the films in competition is winning prestigious prizes, including the Audience Award, the Ushuaïa Prize and the three Jury Awards, including the Golden Eagle for Adventure, recently awarded to Hamid Sardar's "Mongolia, Valley of the Bears".
The Val'Athlon d'Évolution 2 (23 April)
Évolution 2 is launching its very first Val'Athlon, a team run (from 1 to 4 people) that promises a thrilling adventure through the enchanting landscapes of Val d'Isère!
This innovative competition will feature 15 stages, taking participants from the snow front to the summit of Solaise, in the heart of the mountain.
From mountain biking on snow to general knowledge quizzes, paret descents, snowshoe hikes, introductory mountaineering courses and many other surprises, each stage will offer its own share of thrills and challenges.
The return of the Ski Debrief (25-26 April)
Winter sports resorts are in the throes of change, adjusting their models to meet new customer expectations and broaden their tourism offering.
Against this backdrop, the SkiDebrief is positioned as the season's closing event for committed professionals, with a number of clear objectives.
Deciphering tourism activity through the specific characteristics of the mountain regions, understanding the new aspirations of customers, working in workshops to co-construct the mountains of tomorrow and drawing inspiration from the testimonies of personalities from different backgrounds.
Le closing de la folie douce with Paul Kalkbrenner (27 April)
The festival will be a celebration of music, fusing intoxicating energies with the atmosphere of La Folie Douce. This extraordinary musical event takes place on Saturday 27 April.
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With regular guest Paul Kalkbrenner in attendance, the legendary après-ski session is set to deliver a spectacular performance to mark the end of the season in style.
This virtuoso of electronic music promises an exceptional performance that will transport audiences to distant horizons. A festive and memorable day awaits audiences at this iconic venue.