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Winter Sessions Weekender
Other | Thursday 16th February 2012 | Osh
WHAT’S ON?
The beauty of being a boutique festival means you shouldn’t miss any of the main attractions as we direct you from one event to the next – a growing mass of party revelers soaking up the jaw dropping surroundings of the fabulous Chamonix valley.
The festival officially kicks off from Friday 30th March at 17:00 with an Apres Ski warm up session featuring some of the best loved local acts from the Chamonix valley.
Throughout the weekend, Chamonix will host a series of gigs and events in a variety of locations across the valley. Every section has its own stamp and brings something new and exciting to the festival.
Live music is a feature but by no means the only thing going on at the festival. From the ‘Alpine Cake Bake Off’ to the mega ‘Mountains Sessions’ we pride ourselves in bringing non stop entertainment both on and off the mountains.
The detailed programme of events will be published here at the start of March.
MOUNTAIN SESSIONS
I-POD BATTLE
ALPINE CAKE BAKE OFF – THE TEA LADIES
WHERE?
Driving into the Chamonix there are a number of feelings, only those who have experienced can possibly imagine. Your stomach empties, a tingle of excitement and a glow of adrenaline rush through your body. Simply the name ‘Chamonix’ is enough to spark excitement in the most hardened of seasonaires. Lying in the foothills of Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, the sheer beauty of this location is enough to bring you back year after year. However, this is not the reason that we come this Chamonix is it. Rather the gnarly terrain, unequaled off piste and a warm feeling of being surrounded by people who live and dream the same things as you do. Even strolling through town you can feel the magnificent vibe of the place. Dawn breaks and you will see skiers and boarders alike fiesting on fine french breakfasts (croissants) while running around juggling ropes and carabeeners getting organised for what could be the most epic day of their lives. Chamonix is the oldest ski resort in France, and is a perfectly functioning year round town. This means the valley benefits from a wealth of culture and community that other purpose built ski resorts simply don’t have.
TICKETS?
All tickets to the Weekender Festival are sold online through a selection of partners EXCEPT if you’re lucky enough to live in Chamonix where you can pick them up from one of our trusted outlets – see below.
Weekender tickets are for Friday 30 & Saturday 31 March 2012.
If you purchase your advance ticket online, you will receive an e-ticket confirmation. Whoever you decide to buy through, the e-ticket confirmation will include a promotional code which you can use to get discounts on a range of services including transfers to/from airport, skis/boards/boots hire and advance bookings across a range of experiences such as husky dog sledging and helicopter rides!
You will need to print your e-ticket confirmation and bring it with you to exchange for a Festival Wristband at the Box Office on site.
The two day Festival Wristband includes:
- Entry to all WSW events throughout Friday 30 & Saturday 31 March 2012
- Discounts in outlets, shops, bars and restaurants across the Chamonix Valley
- Free entry to all competitions during the Mountain Sessions event (Sat 31st March)
We highly recommend you purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. There will be a LIMITED number of individual day tickets available from the Box Office on site at the festival.
UK ONLINE TICKET SALES: ADVANCE TICKETS: £65 + booking fee
www.seetickets.com
www.ticketweb.co.uk
www.wegottickets.com
Exclusive UK early bird ticket offer, just £49 until 31st January 2012 are available from our fabulous partners,Soundcrash
FRANCE TICKET OUTLETS: ADVANCE TICKETS 65€ + booking fee
www.moxity.com
www.digitick.com
IN RESORT, CHAMONIX ONLY: ADVANCE TICKETS 50€
If you are lucky enough to live in the Chamonix valley or you are a seasonaire here this season, great news! We are offering those who have a season ski pass, a locals discount – a whopping 15€ off and NO booking fees!
Tickets are available in resort from February and can be purchased at the discounted rate on provision of a Chamonix Le Pass or Mont Blanc Unlimited Ski Pass. Purchases are limited to one ticket per person.
Local ticket outlets include:
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Chamonix Office de Tourisme
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The Jekyll
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Boardriders
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Papillon
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South Bar (Cham Sud)
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Office Bar (Argentiere)
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And more to be released soon…
MORE INFO?
