Rock the Pistes
Rock the Pistes Festival takes place across the Portes du Soleil every year on the 3rd weekend of March. This unique open-air festival brings incredible acts and performances to the slopes throughout the week at different locations across the Portes du Soleil.
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Dates: 14 - 20 March 2026
Location: Different locations across the Portes du Soleil (Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Châtel, and beyond.)
Ski, Sun & Sound
Rock the Pistes is widely regarded as the pioneer of high-altitude music festivals. For over a decade, this iconic event has brought live music and a vibrant festival atmosphere to the Portes du Soleil. Designed as the ultimate après-ski experience, the festival transforms the slopes with temporary open-air stages that appear piste-side across the resort. Open to anyone with a lift pass, Rock the Pistes combines sunny spring skiing with performances from an exciting mix of French and international rock artists, creating a truly unforgettable alpine festival atmosphere.
Key Facts
- Dates: 13 - 20 March 2027
- Duration: 7-day ski and music festival
- Location: Different locations across the Portes du Soleil (Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Châtel, and beyond.
- Event Type: High-altitude ski & music festival / Live open-air concerts on the slopes
- Price: Concert access included with a valid Portes du Soleil ski pass or Ski Concert Pass
- Ski Area: 600km+ of pistes across France and Switzerland
- Altitude: Concert stages located across high-altitude ski areas between approximately 1,500m–2,000m
- Audience: Skiers, snowboarders, music lovers, groups of friends, festival-goers, après-ski enthusiasts
Practical Information
Schedule:
Concerts typically take place each afternoon from around 1 pm – 3 pm on different slopes across the Portes du Soleil, followed by après-ski concerts and entertainment in the resort villages throughout the evening.
Access:
Main concert stages are only accessible via the ski lifts and pistes of the Portes du Soleil ski area. Après-ski events and village concerts are open and easily accessible within the resorts.
Getting there:
Morzine is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Geneva Airport by transfer or car. Access to Avoriaz is via Super Morzine and the Prodains cable car, or mountain road. Access to Les Gets by Shuttle bus or via Pleney Gondola. Shuttle buses operate throughout the area during the festival week.
What’s Included
Depending on your package or ski pass, Rock the Pistes access may include:
- Free Access to live concerts on the slopes with a valid PDS ski pass
- Entry to après-ski concerts and village events
- Access to the Portes du Soleil ski area
- Festival atmosphere across 12 resorts
- Open-air mountain music experience
Winter Events In Morzine & Les Gets
Winter in Morzine and Les Gets is packed with world-class events and local celebrations that make the mountains come alive. Our scheduled events calendar highlights the standout dates that shape winter in Morzine.Â
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Date TBCMorzineWinter Lift Openings
The PDS lift network opens up to skiiers and snowboarders every year in December. The official open dates are not announced yet but usually the lifts in Avoriaz open up first around the 11th December!
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Date TBCMorzine & the Portes du SoleilSpartan Winter Trail
The Spartan Winter Trail is one of the most exciting winter endurance events in the Alps, bringing trail runners and outdoor athletes to Morzine for a unique mountain racing experience across snowy alpine terrain.
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13–20 Mar 2026AvoriazSnowboxx
Snowboxx is one of Europe’s biggest ski and music festivals, transforming Avoriaz into a huge alpine party each winter. Combining world-class skiing and snowboarding with live music, après-ski events, and mountain entertainment, Snowboxx attracts thousands of visitors from across Europe for an unforgettable week in the Alps.
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13–20 Mar 2026AvoriazRock the Pistes
Rock the Pistes Festival takes place across the Portes du Soleil every March, running on the 3rd weeknd of March every year for the past decade. This unique open air festial brings incredible acts and performances right to the slopes in different locations accross the PDS over the week.
Winter Activities In Morzine & Les Gets
Winter in Morzine and Les Gets is packed with incredible experiences both on and off the slopes. From world-class skiing and snowboarding to family-friendly adventures, scenic excursions and unique mountain activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
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Skiing in the Portes Du Soleil
Skiing in the Portes du Soleil offers an unparalleled experience across one of the largest linked ski areas in the world, straddling the French and Swiss Alps. With over 650 kilometers of slopes, skiers of all levels can explore a diverse range of terrains, from gentle beginner runs to challenging black pistes.
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Ice Skating
Ice skating is a great activity for the whole family and there are plenty of places to do it in both Morzine and Les Gets.
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Ski Touring
Ski touring uses special ski equipment that enables the user to climb then descend slopes without the aid of ski lifts enabling to enjoy some backcountry skiing.
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Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the Portes du Soleil and the amazing landscape and scenery it has to offer. It’s ideal for those who don’t ski or those looking to take a break from the slopes.
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Wellness and Relaxation
Morzine - Avoriaz and Les Gets offer a variety of swimming, spa, massage and beauty treatment options that provide a perfect way to unwind and relax after a day on the slopes.
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Ice Hockey
Morzine is home to the Morzine Hockey Club, fondly known as “Les Penguins.” If there’s a match on during your stay, don’t miss it! It’s a thrilling activity for the whole family, filled with noise, excitement, and fantastic action on the ice.
Airport Transfers
We operate our own fleet of comfortable minibuses with professional, friendly drivers, offering both shared and private transfers from Geneva straight to your accommodation in Morzine. Sit back, relax, and let us take care of the journey.
Lift Passes
We offer the best available online prices on lift passes, with the added convenience of having them ready for you on arrival at your chalet. Payment isn’t due until two weeks before your stay, and passes can be changed or refunded any time before they’re used.