{"id":95627,"date":"2025-08-20T15:46:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=95627"},"modified":"2025-08-20T15:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:47:01","slug":"serre-chevalier-the-key-dates-of-winter-2025-2026-not-to-be-missed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/serre-chevalier-les-grandes-dates-de-lhiver-2025-2026-a-ne-pas-manquer\/","title":{"rendered":"Serre Chevalier: not-to-be-missed dates for winter 2025-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Between top-level competitions, music festivals, festive traditions and unusual events, Serre Chevalier<\/a> is gearing up for a particularly busy winter in 2025-2026. From December to April, the Brian\u00e7onnais valley will be buzzing with major events, both on the slopes and in the heart of the villages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December: the Christmas spirit and the opening of the slopes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Winter kicks off with a bang at the weekend \"Premi\u00e8res Glisses<\/strong>\" on 6 and 7 December. A festive start to the season, with free events and a low-cost package (\u20ac25\/day\/person for a group of 8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 19 and 20 December, Brian\u00e7on will be hosting the French Elite Figure Skating and Ice Dance Championships<\/strong>This is the final qualifying stage before the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 20 December to 4 January, the whole valley will be decked out in Christmas atmosphere, with markets, street shows, fairytale parades, torchlight descents and fireworks. The magic will culminate on 24 December with the arrival of Father Christmas in all the resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January: sport, jazz and the unusual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

January will see the return of the Serre Che Snow Trail<\/strong> (17-18 January), with its high-altitude courses and a unique night-time event. At the Col du Lautaret, the snow will be transformed into a playground for the Snow Rugby<\/strong>while mountaineering enthusiasts can take on theAlpi Serre Che<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From 15 to 24 January, theAltitude Jazz Festival<\/strong> will resonate throughout the valley: 150 musicians, 38 concerts and 21 venues, from large halls to intimate bars, right down to the snowy slopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February: the month of the big shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In February, it's show time. Visit Demo Ski Show<\/strong> (12, 19, 26 February and 5 March) will showcase the 300 ESF Villeneuve instructors, with demonstrations and acrobatic jumps, before a final fireworks display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n