New Year's Eve Torchlit Descent & Fireworks

New Year's Eve celebration - light parade, torchlit ski display & fireworks

Location: Alpe d’Huez
Imprint: Updated 7 December 2021

Enjoy a torchlight descent by the ESF instructors followed by a display of fireworks in the centre of Alpe d'Huez.

Meet at the Parvis de la Patinoire at 17:30 to watch the ESF ski instructors' torchlit ski descent of the pistes, followed by a firework display to get the biggest night of the year off to a fantastic start.

Hot chocolate and mulled wine available.

Venue

Parvis de la Patinoire

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