Ski by night
Updating : 05/01/2006
Returning to the fold as early as 4.30 p.m. when the days are short, is quite frustrating for slide sports devotees ; so, just for them, some resorts have invented the ski by night and much better, the full moon night ski when we can (almost) see like in broad daylight in clear weather.
That happens in "La Clusaz" and "Les deux Alpes" among others...

For the 4th consecutive year the "Aravis" resort organizes Full Moon evenings. The original idea comes from Philippe Gallay, the Tourist Office President, after a travel he made in Thailand. On the beach, he participated to a Full Moon Party including all kind of festivities and he brought back the concept at "La Clusaz".
As all good ideas, this one has been copied. Thus, this year "La Clusaz" decided to go further with the "Full Moon Blanches" (white full moons).

Skiers and all the others in the resort are requested to wear white clothes to get their kicks out on the Dance Floor set at the bottom of the slopes for a booming ski return. High up everybody plays the game, Ice Bar, concerts, we even have been told about an open air jacuzzi. At the swimming pool, open until 10.30 p.m. you will eat "moules frites" (mussels and chips) and celebrations will be going full swing on the snow front until the night ends.

For the occasion, "Les Deux Alpes" makes use of the glacier and there, with a DJ, everybody will be celebrating between 3200 m and 3400 m high, and dancing with ski shoes ! Evening fondue or raclette party at the "Glaciers" restaurant, then descent with the ski patrol to the summit of the crests to take back the cable car. Pedestrians could also participate to the festivities as tracked vehicle transfers are provided for them.
At the bottom, hot wine for all, included in the fixed price !
This kind of evening is accessible to each skier who just knows how to turn as the way back is done on Blue slopes. The only problem is the weather forecast. In case there is a snow storm, too much wind or if big clouds are running in the sky and prevent the moon from shining, then of course all is postponed to next time. But it is like that !
Practical
Next full moon will occur on January 13th and the next ones on February 13th, March 17th and April 14th.
"La Clusaz" organizes a special Women evening in February as the full moon will approximately occur on Saint-Valentin's day.
www.laclusaz.com
At "Les Deux Alpes", there is an all included fixed price:
ski-lift plus dinner: 40 euros per person.
The reservation is compulsory:
Tel. +33 476 797 503
A special 2 day/1 night stay in a two-star hotel is proposed from 150 euros per person (double room).
Information : +33 476 792 438
Numerous resorts propose ski night out.
At "Collet d'Allevard", for example, ski by night + "raclette" when returning, every Tuesday and Friday night "RM Loisirs"
Tel. +33 476 451 032.
www.lecollet.com
At "la Norma", free ski by night every Tuesday night.
www.lanorma.com
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