Here is a small selection of animations, events, demonstrations, in short, outing ideas for the weekend of January 17 and 18, 2026 in Haute-Savoie.
All weekend
GlaGla Race: FreeStyle 2026 – Talloires
Friday, January 16
Saturday, January 17
Winter Trail of Les Gets
Meet on Saturday, January 17, 2026 for a new sporting adventure made in Les Gets! The Winter Trail arrives in Les Gets with 2 adult routes and children’s races.
The Winter Trail offers 4 routes for the youngest in the late afternoon and two routes for adults (10 or 20km) in the evening. With a start at nightfall and passing on the ski slopes of the ski area, the first edition of the Winter Trail promises to be full of emotions.
The bib includes a participant gift, a finishing drink, and a post-race meal made in Les Gets will beautifully close this unforgettable event.
- Schedule: Saturday, January 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children’s races start at 4 p.m., Adult races at 6:30 p.m., Bib pick-up from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: Rue du centre – Les Gets
- More information: https://www.lesgets.com/trail-dhiver-des-gets/
Paret Yaute Tour – Samoëns
The Paret Yaute Tour is here! The most fun race of the winter. On vacation in the valley? Participate in a round of the Paret Yaute Tour without doing the entire championship! Timed slalom open to all: paret, snooc, yooner. Children 8–15 years old and adults.
A fun, local, and accessible activity for one-day riders, families, and tourists!
New in 2025: the very first Paret Yaute Tour lands in the valley! A unique inter-resort championship in Haute-Savoie, open to fans of paret, snooc, and yooner… but also to anyone who wants to have fun on a sliding device like no other!
4 rounds – 3 resorts – 1 final ranking: Morillon, Samoëns, and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval will host this winter a timed slalom that is accessible and fun. At each round, your time is added to the previous ones… and at the end of the 4 stages, the 2025 champions are revealed!
Friendly atmosphere, sliding, encouragement, animations, and discovery of the valley’s devices. Whether you are a competitor, curious or a Sunday rider, the Paret Yaute Tour is made for you!
On the program:
- From 1 p.m.: Participant reception, briefing, and bib distribution
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Initiation. Discovery of paret and learning to start on first tracks (orientation, turning, braking, gaining speed)
- 4 p.m.: Podium and award ceremony.
More information: click here
Centenary of Maison AALLARD – Megève
On the occasion of the centenary of Maison AALLARD, an exceptional meeting is offered to the entire Megève community and visitors passing through: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., on the Place de l’Église, a grand sound and light show will be presented outdoors, open to all.
This festive event, designed as a moment of sharing and friendliness, invites everyone to experience a visual and sound experience in the heart of Megève. For a century, Maison AALLARD has been an emblematic figure of the village: a passionate family history, made of transmission, elegance, and lasting bonds, which has helped to make Megève shine far beyond its peaks.
On January 17, the façade of Maison AALLARD will come alive to tell, through a poetic and immersive show, all that it has witnessed over the decades — from the evolution of the Savoyard village nestled in its mountains to its rise as one of the most admired Alpine jewels.
At the end of the projection, the evening will continue in the warmth of a friendly gathering, around a glass of mulled wine offered for adults and hot apple juice for children: an opportunity to celebrate together the Megève spirit, so dear to all who love Megève.
Information and full program: click here
Ice Hockey: Mont-Blanc – Dunkerque
The Yétis of Mont-Blanc are ready to take on a new challenge in this D1 championship. Come cheer your favorite team on the ice at the Megève rink, the Yétis will face the Dunkerque Corsaires.
- Schedule: Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Palais Ice Rink – Megève
- Reservation: reservation
Garage sales, flea markets, clothing swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie
The season of garage sales, fairs, and other flea markets is slowly restarting in Haute-Savoie for this month of January. Here are those for this Saturday, January 17:
- Annecy: Fripe From Desire thrift shop – Drip Annecy – From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To read: Garage sales, fairs, flea markets & clothing swaps in Haute-Savoie in January 2026
Sunday, January 18
Snowshoe Festival – Cordon
During this day offered by mountain guides, you will find snowshoe hikes for all, igloo and safety workshops, biathlon…
Program to be confirmed:
- Morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.:
- igloo construction
- short snowshoe hike
- biathlon
- Afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.:
- DVA workshop (Avalanche Victim Detector)
- long snowshoe hike
- biathlon
- Schedule: Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Dandry Ski Area – Frébouge – 74700 Cordon
Snowshoe Celebration – Abondance
Come discover winter activities with mountain guides during Snowshoe Celebration. Activities for all ages and all desires.
On the program:
- regular departures for snowshoe hikes from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (duration 1 to 1.5 hours)
- avalanche risk discovery workshop and DVA exercise all day
- igloo workshop in the morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A hot drink and cheese tasting are offered at the end of the activities. The day’s proceeds will be donated to the SNAM rescue fund.
This event is organized in partnership between the Alp’Evianature office, ADAM74 (Association of Medium Mountain Guides of Haute-Savoie), AFTALP (Association of Traditional Cheeses of the Savoyard Alps), the commune of Abondance, and the intercommunal tourist office Pays d’Evian Vallée d’Abondance – Leman Mountains Explore.
- Schedule: Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Lac des Plagnes – 74360 Abondance
- Price: 4€/ person (no reservation needed).
Day “Snowshoes Festival” – La Chèvrerie – Bellevaux
Come share a unique day dedicated to the discovery of snowshoeing with mountain guides who will offer several workshops in the Chèvrerie area in Bellevaux and on the Plaine-Joux plateau!
On the program:
- Snowshoe hikes,
- DVA workshop – winter safety
- Igloo construction
- Cartography
- Trappers, Wildlife and Tracks, Orientation
Event open to all, with family, alone or with friends!
Refreshments (mulled wine and tea) on site.
- Schedule: Sunday, January 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Torchen Chairlift Parking – Bellevaux
Morzine on stage
The town hall is pleased to present “MORZINE ON STAGE”! The second cultural season of the village, officially announced with a program of 8 dates spread over the next 8 months.
A diversified program: This second edition will offer a wide variety of shows to satisfy everyone’s tastes and interests: theater, comedy, magic, one-man shows, children’s shows… enough to put stars in the eyes of young and old! All the shows will take place at the Morzine Sports Palace.
On the program for January 18: La Valise. A hilarious and moving one-woman show by Sophie Forte, directed by Virginie Lemoine.
Five years ago, upon the death of her uncle André, Sophie inherits an old suitcase filled with hundreds of photos of her entire family, from the great-grandparents Italians to her daughters. Each character comes to life before our eyes: a suddenly famous father without leaving his sofa, a lively mother, an aunt with many hairstyles, a formidable grandpa, an uncle with an unexpected destiny… and Gerry, the eternal dog. Incongruous, hilarious, sometimes tragic or moving stories that make this show a gem of humor and emotion.
Come laugh, smile and be moved with Sophie!!!
- Schedule: Sunday, January 18 at 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Palais des Sports 502 route du Palais des sports 74110 Morzine
Garage sales, flea markets, clothing swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie
The season of garage sales, fairs, and other flea markets is slowly restarting in Haute-Savoie for this month of January. Here are those for this Sunday, January 18:
- Versonnex : Traveling thrift shop Fripe From Desire – El Vice Versa.
To read: Garage sales, fairs, flea markets & clothing swaps in Haute-Savoie in January 2026
Haute-Savoie Markets
Numerous markets take place throughout the week and weekend in the department, find the list here: The markets of Haute-Savoie
