For the weekend of April 18 and 19, 2026, Haute-Savoie offers a rich program of festivities, sporting events, and cultural activities. Here is a small selection of events and activities not to be missed :
All weekend
Annecy Marathon 2026
The International Lake Annecy Marathon returns for an epic 2026 edition the weekend of April 18 and 19, offering one of Europe’s most spectacular race settings between crystal-clear waters and snowy peaks. The highlight of the event will take place on Sunday, April 19 with the queen race of the Marathon, known for its flat and fast course, ideal for personal records, as well as the famous Half-Marathon.
The festivities will start as early as Saturday, April 18, a day dedicated to friendliness and accessibility with 5 km and 10 km races, perfect for sprinters or leisure runners, not forgetting the youth races that electrify the Pâquier. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a Sunday runner, this sports weekend is a unique invitation to traverse landscapes classified as heritage, fueled by the energy of thousands of spectators and the purity of alpine air.
All about the International Annecy Marathon 2026
Wine and Local Products Fair – Mieussy / Sommand
Gastronomy weekend! At the invitation of the Mieussy-Sommand alpine ski club and the competitors’ parents, producers are meeting for 2 days dedicated to gastronomy and local products.
You can discover and taste wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace or, for example, the Loire regions, enjoy a good confit or a foie gras tartine! Food service available on site.
Practical information:
- Hours: From Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10:30 am to 6 pm.
- Location: Gare socio-cultural hall – Mieussy
Nature Film Festival 2026 – Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
The Nature Film Festival 2026 takes place in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains from Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19 for a new edition dedicated to escape and environmental awareness.
For several days, the public can discover a selection of captivating documentaries focused on wild landscapes, wildlife, and great expeditions worldwide. Screenings, meetings with filmmakers, and discussions about ecological issues will enrich the experience.
Set against the exceptional backdrop of Mont Blanc, this event is a highlight for all nature and image lovers.
See all information on the 2026 Nature Film Festival in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Friday, April 17
Nature Film Festival 2026 – Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
The Nature Film Festival 2026 takes place in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains from Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19 for a new edition dedicated to escape and environmental awareness.
For several days, the public can discover a selection of captivating documentaries focused on wild landscapes, wildlife, and great expeditions worldwide. Screenings, meetings with filmmakers, and discussions about ecological issues will enrich the experience.
Set against the exceptional backdrop of Mont Blanc, this event is a highlight for all nature and image lovers.
See all information on the 2026 Nature Film Festival in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Saturday, April 18
Défi Foly – La Clusaz
Since 1987, this spectacular and completely crazy event gathers one hundred and fifty participants and several thousand spectators in the magnificent setting of Lac des Confins. The goal is to cross the Lac des Confins.
If you don’t know it, you’re missing out! So it is out of the question that this edition happens without you. If the weather permits, come admire this great original Waterslide competition (they even say it’s the biggest in the world!), which draws people from all over France.
On the program:
- Saturday, April 18, 2026:
- 2:00 pm → 4:30 pm — Waterslide initiation open to all with the Snowboard Family around the lake
- 6:00 pm – Défi Foly before party / Confins marquee
- Dress code: 1986, go back in time, bring out the retro looks
- Food by Lake Montagne
- 7:00 pm – Screening of the 40th anniversary film
- 8:00 pm – Giant birthday cake offered to all
- 9:00 pm – Live concert
- 10:30 pm – DJ Set Tabane
- 2:00 am – Closing clap
- Sunday, April 19, 2026 – The Show on the Water:
- 8:00 am – Competition secretariat opens
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Qualifications
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Non-stop activities
- Children’s sledding track
- Snowpark zone
- 40th anniversary participative mural
- 2:00 pm – Screening of the 40th anniversary film
- 2:30 pm – Grand finale waterslide
- 3:30 pm – OGNIS17 Challenge 5:00 pm – Podium
- 6:00 pm – Défi Foly after party / Confins marquee
- DJ set by Ted of Radio Meuh
- Food by Lake Montagne
- 1:00 am – Closing clap
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, April 18 from 2 pm to 2 am, and Sunday, April 19 from 8 am to 1 am
- Location: Lac des Confins – La Clusaz
Concert: Calogero – Publier Cité de l’eau
Calogero returns in a new, more intimate version of his career, with his most emblematic songs. Face à la mer, En apesanteur, Yalla, Juste une chanson, C’est dit, On fait comme si, Aussi libre que moi…, so many hits, memorable songs, and many others that have accompanied, guided, and inspired us for 25 years.
Calogero is going back on tour this year. After touring Zeniths, Arenas, and other festivals, he focuses on slightly more intimate venues to revisit his journey, his life, his moments shared with the audience, with a selection of “chosen pieces” taken from his repertoire and presented in new versions. A concert draped in the most beautiful nuances, between flamboyance and naturalness.
Concert organized by the Maison des Arts du Léman in Publier. Cité de l’Eau Salle Olympe
- Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:30 pm
- Location: Salle Olympe – Cité de l’eau – 350 Route du Vieux Mottay – 74500 Publier
- Reservation: online ticketing
Annecy Marathon 2026
The International Lake Annecy Marathon returns for an epic 2026 edition the weekend of April 18 and 19, offering one of Europe’s most spectacular race settings between crystal-clear waters and snowy peaks. The highlight of the event will take place on Sunday, April 19 with the queen race of the Marathon, known for its flat and fast course, ideal for personal records, as well as the famous Half-Marathon.
The festivities will start as early as Saturday, April 18, a day dedicated to friendliness and accessibility with 5 km and 10 km races, perfect for sprinters or leisure runners, not forgetting the youth races that electrify the Pâquier. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a Sunday runner, this sports weekend is a unique invitation to traverse landscapes classified as heritage, fueled by the energy of thousands of spectators and the purity of alpine air.
All about the International Annecy Marathon 2026
Spring Fair – Viuz en Sallaz
Come celebrate the arrival of spring at the traditional Spring Fair of Viuz en Sallaz!
On the program throughout the day:
- Flea market & garage sale
- Crafts and gastronomy
- Savoyard meals at noon (Diot / Crozets)
- Snack bar and catering all day
- Many activities for children and adults (free)
- Grand raffle: 1 parachute jump from a helicopter offered by Yaute Skydive (value: €649)
A friendly, festive, and gourmet day to share with family or friends.
Practical info:
- Location: Viuz-en-Sallaz – Village Square
- Hours: From 8 am to 6 pm
- Price: Free entry – fun guaranteed!
Wine and Local Products Fair – Mieussy / Sommand
Gastronomy weekend! At the invitation of the Mieussy-Sommand alpine ski club and the competitors’ parents, producers are meeting for 2 days dedicated to gastronomy and local products.
You can discover and taste wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace or, for example, the Loire regions, enjoy a good confit or a foie gras tartine! Food service available on site.
Practical information:
- Hours: From Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10:30 am to 6 pm.
- Location: Gare socio-cultural hall – Mieussy
Garage sales, flea markets, clothing swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie
The season of garage sales, fairs, and other flea markets is slowly starting again in Haute-Savoie at this beginning of April. Here are those for Saturday, April 18:
- no event reported.
To read: Garage sales, fairs, flea markets & clothing swaps in Haute-Savoie in April 2026
Sunday, April 19
Reyvroz Trail
On Sunday, April 19, the Reyvroz festival committee organizes the 4th edition of the Reyvroz Trail, a nature event that takes place exclusively on trails, away from paved roads.
Several routes are offered to suit all profiles. Trail enthusiasts can take on the Grand Reyv’, a demanding 18 km race with 1,250 meters of positive elevation gain, or opt for the Petit Reyv’, 10 km long with 620 meters of elevation.
Walkers are not left out, with the Reyv’ Walk, an accessible route offering about 350 meters of elevation. Departures are scheduled from 9:30 am, with refreshment points distributed along the routes to support participants.
Hauts-Forts Trophy – Avoriaz
On Sunday, April 19, the associations La Daille and History and Heritage celebrate the 30th edition of the Hauts-Forts Trophy, an unmissable ski mountaineering event that marks the end of the winter season.
For the occasion, three itineraries are offered to suit all levels. The short course offers 450 meters of elevation gain, the intermediate route reaches 1,028 meters, while the elite course, redesigned this year, now displays 1,824 meters of elevation.
Beyond the sporting performance, this anniversary edition takes on a special dimension as it pays tribute to Arthur Richard and Vincent Buet, to whom the trophy is dedicated.
Sallanches Carnival
This year, the Sallanches Carnival, an unmissable event of the Mont Blanc region, will be back on Sunday, April 19, 2026. As every year, a warm, festive, and lively atmosphere will animate the streets of Sallanches during the parade.
On the program: about twenty associations, more than 1000 participants expected, decorated floats, music and dance, confetti and good cheer!
Meet at Place du Pré de Foire starting at 1:30 pm. Dive into the carnival atmosphere: discover the participants and their flamboyant floats, vibrate to the rhythm of musical animations, and enjoy face painting and glitter tattoos freely available for young and old until 3 pm.
The parade starts at 2:30 pm. Let yourself be carried away by the carnival’s energy! The parade will guide you from the quays to Place Charles-Albert, then to Rue des Trois-Lacs… until the Cayenne gym, the final point of a joyful and colorful procession.
As soon as the parade arrives at Cayenne gym, the party continues! Enjoy a friendly moment with:
- a refreshment bar and treats to recharge your energy
- a party animated by a DJ
- Bubble Football for fun with friends
- balloon sculpting for children and adults.
Don’t forget to stop by the photobooth to immortalize your costume and capture the one you dared to become during the carnival!
BUT ALSO
The “Cuicaracasse” workshop at Château des Rubins
Wednesday, April 15 at 10 am and 2 pm. Creation of small instruments including cuicas, to try to imitate certain animals or liven up the carnival! From 6 years old
- Duration: 1h30
- Rates: separately from €6.50
- Registration on-site or online: https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/chateaudesrubins
TRAFFIC & PARKING
Attention, traffic difficulties (slowdowns and intermittent vehicle stops) are expected in downtown Sallanches at the time of the parade.
Parking is prohibited on the route of the parade on the day, so the organization invites the population and the public to prefer surface parking lots (free on Sundays). Note that the Pré de Foire underground parking will be open Sunday, April 19, from 11 am to 6 pm (rates in effect).
Raclette Tour 2026 with Chicandier – Saint Gingolph
The Raclette Tour 2026 stops in Saint Gingolph on April 19, 2026. Chicandier and the Festoyeurs are back to heat things up with a giant raclette! A day of conviviality, unlimited raclette, and unforgettable memories.
- Hours: Sunday, April 19 from 11 am to 5 pm
- Location: Espaces Horizons Lémaniques – St-Gingolph
- Reservation: Yurplan
Défi Foly – La Clusaz
Since 1987, this spectacular and completely crazy event gathers one hundred and fifty participants and several thousand spectators in the magnificent setting of Lac des Confins. The goal is to cross the Lac des Confins.
If you don’t know it, you’re missing out! So it is out of the question that this edition happens without you. If the weather permits, come admire this great original Waterslide competition (they even say it’s the biggest in the world!), which draws people from all over France.
On the program:
- Saturday, April 18, 2026:
- 2:00 pm → 4:30 pm — Waterslide initiation open to all with the Snowboard Family around the lake
- 6:00 pm – Défi Foly before party / Confins marquee
- Dress code: 1986, go back in time, bring out the retro looks
- Food by Lake Montagne
- 7:00 pm – Screening of the 40th anniversary film
- 8:00 pm – Giant birthday cake offered to all
- 9:00 pm – Live concert
- 10:30 pm – DJ Set Tabane
- 2:00 am – Closing clap
- Sunday, April 19, 2026 – The Show on the Water:
- 8:00 am – Competition secretariat opens
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Qualifications
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Non-stop activities
- Children’s sledding track
- Snowpark zone
- 40th anniversary participative mural
- 2:00 pm – Screening of the 40th anniversary film
- 2:30 pm – Grand finale waterslide
- 3:30 pm – OGNIS17 Challenge 5:00 pm – Podium
- 6:00 pm – Défi Foly after party / Confins marquee
- DJ set by Ted of Radio Meuh
- Food by Lake Montagne
- 1:00 am – Closing clap
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, April 18 from 2 pm to 2 am, and Sunday, April 19 from 8 am to 1 am
- Location: Lac des Confins – La Clusaz
Annecy Marathon 2026
The International Lake Annecy Marathon returns for an epic 2026 edition the weekend of April 18 and 19, offering one of Europe’s most spectacular race settings between crystal-clear waters and snowy peaks. The highlight of the event will take place on Sunday, April 19 with the queen race of the Marathon, known for its flat and fast course, ideal for personal records, as well as the famous Half-Marathon.
The festivities will start as early as Saturday, April 18, a day dedicated to friendliness and accessibility with 5 km and 10 km races, perfect for sprinters or leisure runners, not forgetting the youth races that electrify the Pâquier. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a Sunday runner, this sports weekend is a unique invitation to traverse landscapes classified as heritage, fueled by the energy of thousands of spectators and the purity of alpine air.
All about the International Annecy Marathon 2026
Wine and Local Products Fair – Mieussy / Sommand
Gastronomy weekend! At the invitation of the Mieussy-Sommand alpine ski club and the competitors’ parents, producers are meeting for 2 days dedicated to gastronomy and local products.
You can discover and taste wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace or, for example, the Loire regions, enjoy a good confit or a foie gras tartine! Food service available on site.
Practical information:
- Hours: From Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10:30 am to 6 pm.
- Location: Gare socio-cultural hall – Mieussy
Garage sales, flea markets, clothing swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie
The season of garage sales, fairs, and other flea markets is slowly starting again in Haute-Savoie this April. Here are those for Sunday, April 19:
- Cluses: Garage sale by the Cluses young firefighters section. Parvis des Esserts – 36 rue du Marcelly – 74300 Cluses. From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Snack bar and small catering on site!
- Fillière: Garage sale of Saint Martin-Bellevue. Multipurpose hall – 201 route des Écoles – 74370 Fillière. From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Snack bar and small catering.
- Saint-Gervais-les-Bains: Joël’s flea markets. Téléphérique le Châtelet parking – Routes du Bettex – 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. From 6:00 am to 5:00 pm
To read: Garage sales, fairs, flea markets & clothing swaps in Haute-Savoie in April 2026
Haute-Savoie Markets
Many markets take place throughout the week and weekend in the department, find the list here: Markets of Haute-Savoie
