European Gay Ski Week

Europe's biggest LGBTQI+ Winter Sports and Music Festival will take over Val Thorens' resort, the highest village in the Les Trois Vallées ski area. European Gay Ski Week is all about skiing and amazing parties! This event was the winner of  'World's Best Ski Tour Operator 2022' at the World Ski Awards. This year's event will run from the 21st to the 28th of March 2026.

What makes this event special?

Val Thorens, perched at an impressive 2,300 meters, is located inside the Les 3 Vallées ski area. The resort boasts reliable snow conditions from November through May, ensuring an extended winter season perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and winter sports enthusiasts. 

Val Thorens comprises six distinct areas: Soleil, Grande Rue, Balcons, Lombarde, Slalom, and Plein Sud. The resort offers a lively atmosphere with shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues in each of its six areas. Whether you crave traditional Savoyard cuisine in a mountain hut, a gourmet meal in a Michelin-starred restaurant, or casual dining options like burgers, Val Thorens caters to every palate. Its vibrant nightlife scene is perfect for hosting spectacular parties, events, and cabarets, especially during European Gay Ski Week, which showcases the resort’s inclusive and lively spirit.

Beyond skiing, Val Thorens provides a wide range of activities such as ziplining, snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice-driving, and ice climbing. The resort’s newest addition is its sports and wellness center, which serves as the hub for après-ski festivities, featuring a rooftop terrace, pool, sauna, and treatment cabins.