27.06
2011 Mountain activities

Contrary to what you may believe, skiing does not necessarily stop when night falls.  Nowadays, you can also ski at night!  Beneath floodlights and a starry sky, skiing takes on a whole new dimension.  Discover the intensity of a unique experience, in all its forms! 

Well-lighted slopes...

Contrary to what you may believe, skiing does not necessarily stop when night falls.  Nowadays, you can also ski at night!  Beneath floodlights and a starry sky, skiing takes on a whole new dimension.  Discover the intensity of a unique experience, in all its forms! 

Well-lighted slopes...

Skiing under the night sky is a unique experience, in which you will see another side of the mountains.  The feeling is different; the slightly mysterious atmosphere will make your spine tingle.  Let yourself be tempted by the magic of this experience, as a family or with friends.

Under spotlight …

Over the past dozen years, numerous resorts have chosen to equip part of their ski area (usually between one and ten slopes) with powerful spotlights, providing sufficient light to ski safely while taking advantage of the exciting night time atmosphere.  Rediscover familiar slopes, adapted to all levels, and leading directly back to the resort (useful, in case fatigue sets in).  Among the resorts offering ski under floodlights, Les Arcs, Serre-Chevalier, le Collet d'Allevard and Les Saisies (with one of the longest lit up slopes in the Alps) are not to be missed.

…or the natural light of the moon and stars.

Even more magical, this type of night skiing takes you to the slopes under full moon light.  Numerous outings are organised, and everything has been thought out in advance. To provide complete safety, qualified guides and instructors lead skiers down the itineraries , guaranteeing  strong sensations and emotions . The experience is unforgettable.  A good meal in a high-altitude restaurant before setting out, followed by a glass of reviving hot wine when one returns to the resort, makes the experience that much more enjoyable. This tradition has made the Full Moon party organised every year in La Clusaz a very famous event!

Ski nocturne

Find more information on our website or directly with the tourist offices.  There are many opportunities to ski under the moonlight or with torches, in all the resorts.

Photos : Stéphane Godin, Patrice Schreyer, Philippe Royer

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