What to do in Haute Savoie on the weekend of March 21 and 22, 2026

For the weekend of March 21 and 22, 2026, Haute-Savoie offers a program full of festivities, sporting events, and cultural activities. Here is a small selection of events and activities not to be missed :

All weekend

Glisse en Cœur – Le Grand Bornand

Glisse en Cœur is the major solidarity event of the French mountains. For 16 editions, this event combining skiing, music, and solidarity has helped raise nearly 5.5 million euros to support numerous associations.

The principle: teams of skiers take turns nonstop for 24 hours on the same slope while conducting a donation race launched several months prior. The event is also punctuated by concerts and activities, featuring notably Feder and the show Là-Bas – 100% Goldman for the 2026 edition.

This year, funds will mainly be donated to Ma Chance Moi Aussi, which helps children from vulnerable backgrounds succeed in their academic and personal journeys. The event will also support several partner associations.

Beyond the sporting challenge, Glisse en Cœur aims to engage the public in a great human, festive, and solidarity adventure, with the goal in 2026 to bring together 170 teams and beat the donation record set in previous editions.

On the program:

Friday, March 20: charitable dinner “Guinguette à la française” at Espace Grand-Bo, serving more than 500 covers.
Saturday, March 21: evening of solidarity concerts on the Charmieux snow front, general admission, with continuous programming until 1 a.m..
Sunday, March 22: two free musical appointments at the Charmieux snow front, from late morning to early afternoon.

All information about Glisse en Coeur 2026 at Le Grand Bornand

Back to Back Invitational – Megève

In Megève, the Back To Back Invitational transforms the resort for a weekend into a spectacular meeting mixing freestyle ski and electronic music. The event offers an impressive aerial show with ski base jump, speedriding and wingsuit performances alongside a freestyle competition bringing together international riders on a specially designed snowpark.

Open to all, the festival also offers many activities: discounted Côte 2000 ski pass, brand village, banked slalom accessible to the public, and free broadcast on the snow front. The weekend continues with music and a opening party hosted by DJ Pablo Bozzi, a rising star of the Italo Disco scene.

On the program:

CÔTE 2000 — FRIDAY, MARCH 20
- 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM → Invitational Riders Training
- First warm-up for the invited riders before the big show!
CÔTE 2000 — SATURDAY, MARCH 21 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Bottom of Côte 2000
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM:
  - Brand village
  - Recycling workshop ♻️ by Picture Organic Clothing
  - Ski & Snow test K2, games, activities, The Roster burger, and refreshment bar…
- 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Live backcountry competition on giant screen
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Aerial show, speedriding, wingsuit, and ski base jump.
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Cash For Tricks, Snowskate Contest & Slackline ‍♂️
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: DJ Set by
Top of Côte 2000
- Backcountry Invitational – Part 1
- Discover the slopestyle and modules specially shaped for the event.
- Experience the action live at the heart of the mountains!
SALLE MAGEVA — SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Pre-sale entry: €35
- 8:00 PM: Doors open
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Guest
- 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Tomate Municipale
- 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM: Shubostar
- 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM: Pablo Bozzi
- The 2500 m² of the Maeva hall will shake!
CÔTE 2000 — SUNDAY, MARCH 22 (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Village, test zone, and activities open to all!
- K2, Elan, Rossignol, Picture Organic Clothing,…
- 9:00 AM: Banked Slalom bib pick-up (registration required)
- 10:00 AM:
  - Back to Boss training (mogul skiing)
  - Banked Slalom Training
- 11:30 AM: Banked Slalom competition
- 12:00 PM: Best Tricks Big Air
- 1:00 PM:
  - Skate initiation
  - Nose Butter Challenge workshop (registration required) with Tilt I Break It (world record)
- 1:30 PM: LIVE BASE JUMP SHOW from the Aiguilles Croches alongside speedriders and wingsuits, with Mathias Giraud, Valentin Delluc, Ugo Gerola, Dante Waerlo, Fred Fugen and Vincent Cote!
- 3:00 PM: End of Big Air
- 3:30 PM: Ben Cavet invites: Special mogul skiing show (unofficial tricks)
- 4:00 PM: Final show — Moguls, Speedriding
- 4:30 PM: Awards ceremony (Banked Slalom & Invitational)

Schedule: From Saturday, March 21 to Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Electronic music evening starting at 8 PM on Saturday, 03/21.
Location: 3460 route de la Côte 2000, 74120 Megève
Prices: Free access.
- Côte 2000 ski pass: special Back to Back price at €20
- Back to Back 2026 evening: €35 presale: https://shotgun.live/en/events/back-to-back-invite-pablo-bozzi-shubostar.

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French Nordic Paraskiing Championship – Praz de Lys

Find competitors in biathlon and cross-country skiing events during these French handisport championships. A national meeting gathering the French elite of paralympic disciplines.

Schedule: From Saturday, March 21 to Monday, March 23, 2026
Location: La Savolière – Praz de Lys

Friday, March 20

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration – Thorens Glières

On the occasion of Saint Patrick’s Day, come celebrate this iconic Irish holiday. On the program: beer, music, and a jovial atmosphere to share a warm moment with friends or family. Light refreshments will be offered on-site. Event canceled in case of bad weather.

Hours: Friday, March 20, 2026 from 7 PM to 11 PM.
Location: 9 place de la République – 74570 Thorens-Glières
Price: Free.

Saturday, March 21

Annecy Carnival: Time Travel

The Annecy Carnival 2026, themed “Time Travel”, offers a festive and family-friendly afternoon. From 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, a carnival village set up on rue du Lac offers musical entertainment, games, creative workshops, face painting, photobooths, and activities around dinosaurs, as well as a refreshment stand run by parent associations.

At 3:30 PM, the grand parade starts from Place Notre-Dame-de-Liesse to tour the old town, accompanied by a batucada, giant puppets, and stilt walkers. The parade ends around 5 PM on the square with a final celebration that lasts until 5:30 PM.

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 6 PM, Rue du Lac 74000 Annecy

Snowboxx Festival Avoriaz 2026

Last day of the Snowboxx Festival in Avoriaz, the pedestrian-only resort nestled in the heart of the French Alps. For a whole week, this unique winter event stylishly combines winter sports, live music, and festive activities.

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See the full information about the Snowbox Festival

Rock the pistes 2026 – Les Portes du Soleil

From March 15 to 21, 2026, winter takes on a whole new dimension in the Alps with the highly anticipated return of the Rock the Pistes festival. For a week, the summits of the Portes du Soleil transform into a massive open-air stage where skiing meets live music in a spectacular setting.

Here are the key points not to miss:

Dates: from March 15 to 21, 2026
Location: Portes du Soleil ski area, including Morzine, Châtel, Morgins and more
Access: via ski pass or Ski Concert Pass, available at all resorts
Lineup: more than 30 live daytime concerts, DJ sets and nighttime animations at the resort
Safety and environment: initiatives committed to a sustainable and safe event
Information: Rock the piste festival

Garage sales, flea markets, clothing swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie

The season of garage sales, fairs, and other flea markets is continuing slowly in Haute-Savoie this March. Here are those for this Saturday, March 21:

Bonneville: Flea market-sale by Bonneville merchants. City Hall parking, Rue Hector Guy, Bonneville. From 8 AM to 5:30 PM
Bonneville: Bike fair organized in Bonneville by Handicap Sports Loisirs and Bonneville Arve Borne Cyclisme. This event allows individuals to drop off, sell or buy used bikes and equipment (children’s bikes, MTB, road bikes, accessories…). 233 rue Pertuiset in Bonneville. Equipment drop-off starts at 8 AM, and sales begin at 9 AM

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Sunday, March 22

La Menthonnaise – Menthon-Saint-Bernard

La Menthonnaise returns to Menthon-Saint-Bernard on March 22, 2026 for its 9th edition, blending sport, nature, and solidarity. This friendly event supports the fight against breast cancer alongside the Comité Féminin 74.

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Accessible to all, the event offers several formats: an individual trail of 8 km or 17 km as well as an 8 km nature walk. Whether participating to take on a sporting challenge, share a friendly moment, or support an important cause, La Menthonnaise is above all a committed gathering set in an exceptional natural setting.

The bib collection will take place on March 21, 2026 at the Salomon Annecy Metz‑Tessy store, from 1 PM to 6 PM.

Grand Winter Bath – Annecy le Vieux

On the occasion of World Water Day, the Water Family association organizes the 6th edition of the Ice Bath Challenge by the lake of Annecy.

This friendly event invites participants to reconnect with water through a collective winter bath, preceded by exchanges and followed by a festive moment with dancing, hot herbal tea and discussions about protecting the lake and water resources. Open to all, the gathering mixes environmental awareness, meetings, and sharing in a warm atmosphere by the lake.

Hours: Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Location: 6 avenue du Petit Port, 74940 Annecy-le-Vieux

Flower and Plant Market – Versonnex

Treat yourself to a springtime break combining indulgence and nature: a delicious brunch to share with family or friends, followed by a colorful market where fresh flowers, seasonal plants and lovely advice from enthusiasts await you.

Practical info:

Hours: Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Location: 32 ROUTE DE MONTPELLY 74150, 74150 Versonnex
Price: Free entry

Easter Egg Hunt – Sales

Attention young explorers. Go in search of colored eggs hidden all over and experience a morning full of surprises. 3 course difficulty levels. Refreshment stand on site.

Children are under parental supervision.

Hours: Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Location: 27 chemin des Ecoliers, 74150 Sales

Garage sales, flea markets, clothing swaps & fairs in Haute-Savoie

The season of garage sales, fairs, and other flea markets continues slowly in Haute-Savoie at the start of the year. Here are those for this Sunday, March 22:

Chens-sur-Léman: Childcare and Youth Fair. Town Hall, 167 Chemin Sur les Crêts, Tougues, Chens-sur-Léman. From 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Frangy: garage sale. rue du stade, parking de la salle métendier, Frangy. From 8 AM to 4 PM

To read: Garage sales, fairs, flea markets & clothing swaps in Haute-Savoie in March 2026