A magical week of festivities in Val Thorens including a sound and light show, winter concert, craft workshops and children's shows.
Meet Father Christmas, enjoy torchlit descents, fireworks, mulled wine and a fabulous festive atmosphere in Val Thorens. Visit the Christmas village on the roof of the centre sportif, join in with some great games and activities. Indulge in platters of seafood and oysters, foie gras and chocolate, all items you'll find on the Christmas table in France.
Numerous activities continue from 21 December 2026 all the way through until 3 January 2027.
To prepare you for your French Christmas, here are a few festive facts that make the French Santa Claus a little different:
- rather than a red hat, Père Noël wears a red cloak with a hood trimmed in white fur - a small difference easily unnoticed
- children do not wake up to presents under the tree on Christmas morning, because traditionally Père Noël brings toys to good little boys and girls after evening Mass on Christmas Eve
- children do not leave milk and cookies for Papa Noël, but at the very least they'll leave him a glass of Calvados or wine
- children do not hang stockings, but rather leave their shoes and slippers out and if they have been good Père Noël will fill them with treats
- children in France behave around the holidays out of fear of Le Père Fouettard, who follows Père Noël to discipline naughty children
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