Update date: 12/10/2025
Once again this year, dive into the magical Christmas atmosphere in Samoëns with the market at Place du Gros Tilleul, animated by strolls, a merchants’ raffle, and the Santa Claus parade in the village center.
Christmas Events Program in Samoëns:
Every day, free or inexpensive activities and entertainment await you in the village. Immerse yourself in the Christmas magic from December 6 to January 2, 2026 with shows, workshops, strolls, and much more.
Saturday, December 6:
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm-8pm -> Christmas Market
- 4:30pm -> Christmas Race – 4km
- 7pm -> Christmas Race – 10km
- Village
- 2pm – 8pm -> Wooden games
- 5:30pm -> Lights parade: The village lights up to the rhythm of your steps. Let yourself be amazed by Samoëns in its winter attire
Sunday, December 7:
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 6pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Tales: Ernest the storyteller and Sado the musician invite you to a warm and friendly moment around Christmas stories
- 4:45pm -> Tales: Ernest the storyteller and Sado the musician invite you to a warm and friendly moment around Christmas stories
- Pied de Ville
- 3pm -> Elves’ Workshops: Decorate your Christmas bauble
- Village
- 2pm – 6pm -> Wooden games
Saturday, December 13:
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 6:30pm -> Hypnotica Show: Fire show
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 2pm -> Treasure hunt “Discovering the stars”: Treasure hunt for younger children
- 3pm -> Elves’ Workshops: Create your gourmet and colorful candy skewer, a delight to enjoy or offer!
- Village
- 3pm -> Stroll: Santa Claus walks around Samoëns
- 3pm – 3:20pm -> Hypnotica Stroll: Beings of light
- 4:15pm – 4:35pm -> Hypnotica Stroll: Beings of fire
- 5:30pm – 5:50pm -> Hypnotica Stroll: Walk of light and fire
Sunday, December 14
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Living nativity scene
- 5:30pm – 6pm -> Hypnotica Show: Fire show
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 2pm -> Treasure hunt “Discovering the stars”: Treasure hunt for younger children
- 3pm -> Elves’ Workshops: Make a magical bracelet
- 3pm -> Wooden brick building challenge
- Village
- 3pm -> Stroll: Santa Claus walks around Samoëns
- 3pm – 3:30pm -> Hypnotica Stroll: Beings of light
- 4pm – 4:30pm -> Hypnotica Stroll: Beings of fire
Friday, December 19
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 4pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
Saturday, December 20
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 2pm -> Write your letter to Santa Claus: Free access area
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 3pm -> Living nativity scene
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
Sunday, December 21
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 2pm -> Write your letter to Santa Claus: Free access area
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 3pm -> Living nativity scene
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 2pm -> Haribo Quiz: Test your knowledge and try to win delicious HARIBO sweets!
- Village
- 4pm – 7pm -> Savoyard musical stroll
Monday, December 22
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 2pm -> Write your letter to Santa Claus: Free access area
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 3pm -> Living nativity scene
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 4pm -> Elves’ Workshops: Decorate your mask
- 4pm -> Let yourself be caricatured by a talented artist and leave with a unique illustration
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
Tuesday, December 23
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 2pm -> Write your letter to Santa Claus: Free access area
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 3pm -> Living nativity scene
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 4pm -> Christmas Quiz
- 4pm -> Elves’ Workshops: Creation of Christmas stars
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
- 4:30pm – 7pm: Stroll: The quirky Christmas Elves
- 3pm – 7pm -> Mikael and his accordion
Wednesday, December 24
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 2pm -> Write your letter to Santa Claus: Free access area
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 3pm -> Living nativity scene
- 6pm – 7pm -> A photo with Santa Claus
- 6:45pm -> Christmas Ball
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 3pm -> Face painting workshop
- 3:30pm -> Gift Rally Game: Will you find all the gifts with the help of village photos?
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
- 3pm – 4:30pm -> The slightly quirky Christmas Elves
- 4pm -> Stilt walkers and jugglers stroll: Magical Moment
- 5:30pm – 7pm -> Stroll: Santa Claus passage
Thursday, December 25
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 3pm -> Living nativity scene
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
- 4pm -> Stroll: The slightly quirky Christmas Elves
Friday, December 26
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 3pm -> Living nativity scene
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 3:30pm -> Wooden construction
- 5pm -> Raclette tasting
- 5:30pm -> Merchants’ raffle draw for children
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
Saturday, December 27
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
Sunday, December 28
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
Monday, December 29
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 4pm -> Elves’ Workshops: Create a souvenir keychain
- 4pm -> Let yourself be caricatured by a talented artist and leave with a unique illustration
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
Tuesday, December 30
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 4pm -> Elves’ Workshops: Create your gourmet and colorful candy skewer, a delight to enjoy or offer!
- 5:30pm -> Haribo Quiz: Test your knowledge and try to win delicious HARIBO sweets!
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
- 3pm – 7pm -> Mikael and his accordion
Wednesday, December 31
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 7pm – 1:30am -> New Year’s Concert
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 4:30pm -> Glitter tattoo and makeup workshop
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
- 5:15pm -> Stroll: Astro Diva Light in motion
- 6:30pm -> Stroll: Astro Diva Light in motion
Thursday, January 1
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- 4pm -> Christmas and Gospel songs: Just For Winter
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
Friday, January 2
- Place du Gros Tilleul
- 2pm – 7pm -> Christmas Market
- 3pm -> Pony ride: €5
- Pied de la Ville
- 2pm -> Explore Game “The Guardian of the Lights”: Self-guided treasure hunt for ages 12 and up
- 3pm -> Wooden construction
- 5:30pm -> Raclette tasting
- 5:30pm -> Merchants’ raffle draw for children
- Village
- 2pm -> Wooden games
Practical Information:
- Prices: The majority of events are free.
- Conditions: Some events require a prior purchase or registration.
- For more information, download our detailed program or visit the Tourist Office. Happy holidays in Samoëns!
- Opening period
- From Saturday, December 7 to Sunday, December 8, 2025: Open Saturday from 2pm to 7pm. Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
- From Saturday, December 13 to Sunday, December 14, 2025: Open Saturday from 2pm to 7pm. Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
- Friday, December 19, 2025: open from 4pm to 7pm
- From 12/20/2025 to 01/02/2026, every day from 2pm to 7pm.
