Here is a small selection of animations, events, demonstrations, in short ideas for outings for the weekend of February 7 and 8, 2026 in Haute-Savoie, the beginning of school holidays.
All weekend
Salon du Goût – Doussard
Discover local flavors and tastes at the Salon du Goût in Doussard. Spices, beers, teas and herbal teas, wine, and many other products to savor even more.
Practical information:
- Hours: From Saturday, February 7 to Sunday, February 8, 2026 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Maison des Associations, 73 route de Lathuile, Doussard
- Price: Free admission
Friday, February 6
Ice Hockey: Chamonix – Gap
Magnus League Ice Hockey Championship match.
- Hours: Friday, January 30, 2026 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Location: Richard Bozon sports center ice rink – Chamonix
- Booking: reservation
Saturday, February 7
Trace d’Espoir 2026 – Faverges
11th edition of Trace d’Espoir with two ski mountaineering and hiking routes as well as many activities on site and at the bottom of the slopes.
A route without timing, without ranking, to combine the adventure of ski mountaineering and help for disabilities. Trace d’Espoir launches its 11th edition: a non-timed route at La Sambuy. Here, the fight is not against time or others, but rather to give a little of oneself to disability.
Trace d’Espoir is a CHARITABLE race, organized by the association Mayann Autisme et Vie, and all profits are donated to it.
The first race (TSA) is reserved for experienced skiers: 1200 m positive elevation passing via the summit of La Sambuy at 2198 m, with technical passages on the ascent.
The second race (TDAH), with about 400 m elevation gain, allows discovering the activity, or taking your time, to enjoy yourself.
This year Christine Janin, mountaineer and doctor, the first French woman at the top of Everest in 1990, and founder of the association “à chacun son Everest” will be the Godmother of Trace d’Espoir 2026.
Multiple activities on the snow front:
- border cross sled course
- introduction to ski touring*
- snowshoe hiking*
- initiation or practice of Nordic walking*
- DVA search course, avalanche rescue*
- Yoga session*
- massage by the masseur’s caravan
- treasure hunt
- introduction to Tandem Ski
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Location: Seythenex-Sambuy parking lot – 74210 Faverges
- Price: free
- Info: Click here
WinteRock Fest Warm up – Annemasse
Join this metal evening with 3 local bands, the result of an unprecedented collaboration between Château Rouge and the SeasonsRock association. A great way to warm up your neck before the WinteRock Fest which will be held on February 19, 20 and 21 in Bonneville.
The 3 bands: BARTH SKY • LACRIMA • SNURFU.
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 starting at 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Le Château Rouge – 1 route de Bonneville – 74100 Annemasse
- Price: free
LCZ Freestyle Show – La Clusaz
On the occasion of the LCZ Freestyle Week, the riders of La Clusaz, all generations combined, invite you to a unique nighttime show in the heart of the village! LCZ Freestyle Week ends in style with a freestyle show reinvented each year, designed with the riders. A unique night show, between ski and snowboard freestyle, right in the center of La Clusaz. All generations of local freestylers and freeriders gather for impressive demonstrations.
With DJ sets, activities and surprises, this show promises to make the whole resort vibrate!
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location: Front de Neige of the ice rink – La Clusaz
- Price: free
Crétins des Alpes – Annecy
Savoyard chauvinism is no longer to be proven. At the same time, it would be a mistake to deprive ourselves. So as they say: don’t fear it, vindieu! This crazy show is an ode to the Pays de Savoie. For an hour and a half, we have fun with clichés, stereotypes but also our quirks, our habits and all these little things that make the life of Savoyards an open-air popular comedy. A series of sketches through which everyone can recognize themselves closely or from afar.
The three overexcited actors of this comedy close to home portray in turn mountaineers, a ski instructor, mountain guides, a shepherd, a group of hunters, policemen but also Parisians who arrive in our mountains for the best and … for laughter!
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.
- Location: Salle Pierre Lamy – Annecy
- Price: Full price: €24.20, reduced price: €22 (under 18, students, job seekers, intermittent performers, people with disabilities and students of the workshops of the Comédie des Alpes).
Tickets on sale at the Annecy Lake Tourist Office (Annecy office) and online at www.lac-annecy.com.
Carnival – Bellevaux
Parade, contest for the best costume, activities. Refreshments and snacks.
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 starting at 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Salle des Fêtes – Bellevaux
- Price: free
Carnival – Thônes
Parade from the Thurin group (meeting at 4:30 p.m.), heading to the town center, Mr. Carnival made by the Foyer d’Animations then children’s boom at the Espace Coeur des Vallées hosted by DJ PAPA’Z. Refreshments and catering on site.
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 starting at 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Thônes
- Price: free
UCI Snow Bike World Championships – Châtel
The 2026 UCI Snow Bike World Championships are taking place in Châtel! This will be the third edition of the Championships and the third consecutive year the event will be organized in Châtel, following the success of the first two editions. An extraordinary day and a sensational event not to be missed!
Inspired by alpine skiing, the event will offer two fast and technical formats:
Animations near the VIP area (from 3:00 p.m.):
- An ice carving stand
- An interactive wall stand
- A Haute-Savoie stand with a quiz about Snow Bike and the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc
- The Ski Club Vallée d’Abondance refreshment stand (beer, soft drinks, mulled wine, crepes)
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 starting at 10 a.m.
- Location: Stade du Linga353 route de Pré la Joux – 74390 Châtel
- Price: free
- Information: click here
Ice Hockey: Morzine Avoriaz – Epinal
Division 1 Championship match: The Morzine Avoriaz Penguins face Epinal – We are waiting for you in the stands to make noise, be there to cheer them on
- Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Skoda Arena – 502 route du Palais des Sports – 74110 Morzine
- Booking: reservation
Garage sales, flea markets, clothes swaps & exchanges in Haute-Savoie
The season for garage sales, exchanges and other flea markets is slowly restarting in Haute-Savoie for this month of February. Here are those for Saturday, February 7:
- Perrignier: Crafting fair. Sale exclusively of crafts: fabrics, wool, sewing, beads, stamps, paints, brushes, packaging, busts, jewelry holders, resin molds, scissors, gift wrapping… Perrignier community center. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thônes: Secours Populaire clearance sale. Sale of clothes, shoes, children’s toys, various games, books, CDs, DVDs, dishes, small household appliances, childcare accessories (strollers, car seats…). From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Espace Coeur des Vallées – 2 rue du Pré de Foire – 74230 Thônes
To read: Garage sales, exchanges, flea markets & clothes swaps in Haute-Savoie in February 2026
Sunday, February 8
Salon du Goût – Doussard
Discover local flavors and tastes at the Salon du Goût in Doussard. Spices, beers, teas and herbal teas, wine, and many other products to savor even more.
Practical information:
- Hours: From Saturday, February 7 to Sunday, February 8, 2026 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Maison des Associations, 73 route de Lathuile, Doussard
- Price: Free admission
Winter heritage hike – Abondance
Discover the secrets of local mountain life and the landscape during this easy hike. If the snow is there, put on your snowshoes!
Practical information:
- Hours: Sunday, February 08 , 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: La Lanche parking lot (carpool departure) – 118 CR d’Autigny aux Portes – 74360 Abondance
- Price: adult: €8
- Reservation: click here
Garage sales, flea markets, clothes swaps & exchanges in Haute-Savoie
The season for garage sales, exchanges and other flea markets is slowly restarting in Haute-Savoie at the start of the year. Here are those for Sunday, February 8:
- Cluses: CSTB Garage Sale. Parvis des Esserts – Thierry Bourgey, Rue du Marcelly. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Seyssel : Flea Market l’Ile aux trésors – South Ile industrial zone – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To read: Garage sales, exchanges, flea markets & clothes swaps in Haute-Savoie in February 2026
Markets of Haute-Savoie
Many markets take place throughout the week and weekend in the department, find the list here: Markets of Haute-Savoie
