Christmas and New Year's Celebrations – December

Home Major events in the Pays des Ecrins Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations – December

Christmas and New Year’s Celebrationsin the Pays des Écrins

Welcome to an enchanting exploration of the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in the heart of the Pays des Écrins. Immerse yourself in a dazzling light show, marvel at spectacular fireworks, savor comforting mulled wine, and soak up the magical Christmas atmosphere. A sparkling celebration awaits you in the enchanting landscape of the Écrins.

Puy Saint Vincent

Christmas Eve:

  • Christmas Party: a wonderful, magical, and unique evening;
  • Wait for Santa Claus to arrive while enjoying the company of the “Steam Elves” and a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate;
  • ESF and ESI torchlight parade and Santa’s arrival accompanied by Sifflote.

Christmas Day:

  • Photo opportunities with Santa Claus—come capture your vacation in Puy Saint Vincent;
  • Welcome reception and presentation of the activities and service providers in the Pays des Écrins!

New Year’s Eve:

  • New Year’s Eve Party: An Exceptional Evening to Ring in the New Year!
  • Keep your eyes peeled for the final hours of the year.
  • Astro Diva, a colorful light and pyrotechnics show, capped off with a fireworks display.
  • Complimentary hot drinks and live performances
  • Fireworks

Free hot drinks—Bring your own reusable cup or bring 2€
Free / 1,600 m Esplanade

Vallouise-Pelvoux

Christmas Eve:

  • Christmas Party: A Magical Day of Music!
  • Start the afternoon with some music, accompanied by the marching band
  • Come build an igloo with us!
  • A festive atmosphere, hot drinks, and roasted marshmallows to pass the time until Santa Claus arrives with the marching band
  • Santa Claus Arrives by Horse-Drawn Carriage

Free / Base of the Pelvoux-Vallouise Ski Resort

New Year’s Eve:

  • New Year’s Eve Celebration
  • An unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration… Keep your eyes peeled!
  • Complimentary hot drinks and roasted marshmallows
  • ESF Torchlight Ski Downhill
  • A Variety of Shows

Bring your own eco-cup or bring 2€
. Free / Pelvoux-Vallouise ski resort base area