What to do in Haute-Savoie on the weekend of February 7 and 8, 2026

Here is a small selection of animations, events, demonstrations, in short, outing ideas for the weekend of February 7 and 8, 2026 in Haute-Savoie, the start of the 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.

Practical information:

Hours: From Saturday, February 7 to Sunday, February 8, 2026, Saturday from 10am to 7pm. Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Location: Maison des Associations, 73 route de Lathuile, Doussard
Price: Free entry

Friday, February 6

Ice Hockey: Chamonix – Gap

Magnus League Ice Hockey Championship match.

Hours: Friday, January 30, 2026 from 8pm to 11pm
Location: Richard Bozon Sports Center Ice Rink – Chamonix
Reservation: reservation

Saturday, February 7

Trace d’Espoir 2026 – Faverges

11th edition of Trace d’Espoir with two courses of ski mountaineering and hiking as well as numerous animations on-site and at the bottom of the slopes.

A course without timing, without ranking, combining the adventure of ski mountaineering and support for disability. Trace d’Espoir launches its 11th edition: a non-timed course at La Sambuy. Here, we do not fight against time or others, but rather to give a little of ourselves to disability.

Trace d’Espoir is a CHARITABLE race, organized by the Mayann Autism and Life association, and all proceeds are donated to it.

The first race (TSA) is reserved for experienced skiers: 1200 m elevation gain passing through the summit of La Sambuy at 2198 m, with technical passages on the ascent.

A lire : Few people think of this village for a May weekend

The second race (TDAH), with an elevation of about 400 m, allows you to discover the activity, take your time, and enjoy yourself.

This year Christine Janin, mountaineer and doctor, first French woman to summit 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 toboggan 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 Skiing

Practical information:

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 7:30am
Location: Seythenex-Sambuy Parking – 74210 Faverges
Price: free
Info: Click here

WinteRock Fest Warm up – Annemasse

Join this metal evening with 3 local bands, the fruit of a unique 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 from 8:30pm
Location: Le Château Rouge – 1 route de Bonneville – 74100 Annemasse
Price: free

LCZ Freestyle Show – La Clusaz

On the occasion of LCZ Freestyle Week, the riders of La Clusaz, all generations combined, invite you to a unique night show in the heart of the village! LCZ Freestyle Week ends in style with a freestyle show reinvented every year, imagined with the riders. A unique night spectacle, between freestyle skiing and snowboarding, right in the center of La Clusaz. All generations of local freestylers and freeriders gather for impressive demonstrations.

With DJ sets, animations, and surprises, this show promises to energize the entire resort!

Practical information:

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Location: Snowfront by the ice rink – La Clusaz
Price: free

Crétins des Alpes – Annecy

Savoyard chauvinism needs no proof. At the same time, we would be wrong to miss out. So as we say: no need to fear, by God! This crazy show is an ode to the Pays de Savoie. For an hour and a half, we have fun with clichés, preconceived ideas but also our quirks, habits, and all those little things that make the life of Savoyards an open-air popular comedy. A series of sketches through which everyone can recognize themselves more or less closely.

The three electrified actors of this very local comedy each play 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 the laughter!

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Practical information:

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 8:30pm to 9:50pm
Location: Salle Pierre Lamy – Annecy
Price: Full price: €24.20, Reduced price: €22 (-18 years, students, job seekers, performing artists, persons with disabilities and students of the Comédie des Alpes workshops).
Tickets for sale at the Annecy Lake Tourist Office (Annecy office) and online at www.lac-annecy.com.

Carnival – Bellevaux

Parade, best costume contest, animations. Refreshments and snacks.

Practical information:

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 3:30pm
Location: Salle des Fêtes – Bellevaux
Price: free

Carnival – Thônes

Parade departing from the Thurin group (meeting at 4:30pm), heading to the city center, Mr. Carnival made by the Foyer d’Animations then children’s party at the Espace Coeur des Vallées animated by DJ PAPA’Z. Refreshments and food available on site.

Practical information:

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 4:30pm
Location: Thônes
Price: free

UCI Snow Bike World Championships – Châtel

The 2026 UCI Snow Bike World Championships take place in Châtel! It will be the third edition of the Championships and the third consecutive year the event will be held in Châtel, after 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 3:00pm):

An ice sculpture stand
An interactive wall stand
A Haute-Savoie stand with a quiz around 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 from 10am
Location: Stade du Linga 353 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’re waiting for you in the stands to make noise, be there to cheer them on

Hours: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8:30pm
Location: Skoda Arena – 502 route du Palais des Sports – 74110 Morzine
Reservation: reservation

A lire : The Merlet park reopens its doors for the 2026 season

Flea markets, secondhand sales, clothes swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie

The season for flea markets, fairs, and other secondhand sales is slowly restarting in Haute-Savoie for this month of February. Here are those for Saturday, February 7:

Perrignier: Creative leisure fair. Sale only of Creative Leisure: fabrics, wool, sewing, beads, stamps, paints, brushes, packaging, busts, jewelry supports, molds for resin, scissors, gift wrapping…. Perrignier community hall. From 10am to 6pm.
Thônes: Secours Populaire clearance sale. Sale of clothing, shoes, children’s toys, various games, books, CDs, DVDs, dishes, small household appliances, childcare accessories (strollers, car seats…). From 8:30am to 12:30pm. Espace Coeur des Vallées – 2 rue du Pré de Foire – 74230 Thônes

To read: Flea markets, fairs, secondhand sales & 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.

Practical information:

Hours: From Saturday, February 7 to Sunday, February 8, 2026, Saturday from 10am to 7pm. Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Location: Maison des Associations, 73 route de Lathuile, Doussard
Price: Free entry

Winter Heritage Hike – Abondance

Uncover the secrets of local mountain life and the landscape during this easy hike. If there is snow, put on your snowshoes!

Practical information:

Hours: Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 9:30am to 12pm
Location: La Lanche Parking (carpooling departure) – 118 CR d’Autigny aux Portes – 74360 Abondance
Price: adult: €8
Reservation: click here

Flea markets, secondhand sales, clothes swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie

The season for flea markets, fairs, and other secondhand sales is slowly restarting in Haute-Savoie at the start of the year. Here are those for Sunday, February 8:

Cluses: Flea Market of the CSTB. Parvis des Esserts – Thierry Bourgey, Rue du Marcelly. From 8am to 5pm
Seyssel : Brocante l’Ile aux trésors – South Island Industrial Zone – 11am/6pm

To read: Flea markets, fairs, secondhand sales & clothes swaps in Haute-Savoie in February 2026