Les Deux Alpes Winter Festival - Rise festival
Snow, music, adventure - the Rise Festival
The Rise Festival, also called the Les Deux Alpes Winter Festival, is a music festival in the French Alps. Here, in the highest mountains in Europe, great music is combined with winter sports. The festival offers access to Europe's largest skiable glacier with more than 220 km of slopes. So if you want to, you can alternate partying and skiing here. The festival lasts seven days and six nights, so a whole week of variety and the best entertainment.
Music at the Rise Festival
Every year, the organizers invite a variety of world-class artists to perform on the picturesque stages in the heart of the French Alps. Carefully selected, they range from Grammy-nominated to platinum-recording acts, heating up the atmosphere here to the boiling point. At the Rise Festival, you will find various stages. The artists each year are some of the biggest names in the electronic music scene. The main stage is the Rise Indoor Arena with is also the home of the Rise Afterparty. You can expect epic beats during the festival.
Three main stages, five indoor venues and a converted after-party venue
On the Alpine Stage, the opening and closing parties as well as the headline performances take place. Craig David, Sigma and Kano already performed here. Known as the Pano Bar and located at 2600 meters above sea level, the "High Altitude Stage" offers everything from headliners to the world famous Rise Festival après shows. The Mucell Stage is located at the foot of the slopes. This snowy dance floor the perfect place to have unforgettable experiences.
The snow at the Rise Festival
It's hard to find a person who will question the beauty of the person Alps. Whether you were born with skis on your feet or are still a beginner in skiing, In Les Deux Alpes will suit the tastes of many young people. With Europe's largest skiable glacier and 220 kilometres of slopes, a great time on the mountain is guaranteed.
The resort is considered one of the most beginner-friendly resorts in the world. It is often referred to as an upside-down resort. This means that you'll find fantastic, wide, easy slopes at the top of the mountains.
All stages of the Rise Festival are within walking distance from each other and from the ski lift. Les deux Alpes is an incredible place to experience a first ski vacation.
The adventure at the Rise Festival
The resort is known as a paradise for snowboarders. In addition to fantastic slopes on the largest skiable glacier, Les Deux Alpes is known as home to the continent's most extensive and award-winning snow park.
From cheese fondues to paragliding, you can do much more here than just partying and snow sporting on the slopes at Les Deux Alpes. In any case, adventure and great experiences await you.
Staying in Les Deux Alpes
You can stay in Les Deux Alpes hotels and accommodations by choosing using the map below. You can find recommended accommodations by the organiser on their website. Since the number of accommodations in Les Deux Alpes is limited it is better to book the stay as soon as you can. Wherever you stay, you're never far from bakeries, bars, restaurants and stores.
When you talk about the Alps, you can't ignore the alpine cuisine. trying out the local restaurants. Enjoy Fondue or Tartiflette, or enjoy Gateau de Savoie, or grab a warm croissant on your way to the lifts. Even if you are a fan of fine dining Lex Deux Alpes has one Michelin restaurant.
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