Blessing of the skiers

Rendez-vous in the early evening at the chapel of Plaine Dranse for the blessing of the skiers and mountain rescuers followed by a torchlight descent. Traditional music and mulled wine and hot apple juice offered to all.

Description

Programme :
18:30: opening of Pierre Longue chairlift (free)
18:45: arrival of the statue of the Virgin, Our Lady of the Snows
19:00 : blessing at the chapel celebrated by Father Nicodème Ferré in the presence of the Vallée d'Abondance Choir accompanied by an accordionist.
After the ceremony, mulled wine and hot apple juice served to the public.
20:15 - 21:00: pedestrians return by chairlift and skiers descend the slope with torches.

There will be a free shuttle bus from the village centre to Pré la Joux and back.
Torches on sale for €10 at the tourist office or on the day itself at the foot of the Pierre Longue chairlift from 6.30pm.

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Prices

Free access. Torches on sale for €10 at the tourist office or on the day itself at the foot of the Pierre Longue chairlift from 6.30pm.

Opening period

Tuesday 17 February 2026 between 6.30 pm and 9 pm.

Languages spoken

• French

Location

Accessible in winter via the Pierre Longue chairlift (skiers and pedestrians) and in summer via the chairlift (pedestrians and MTB), by car or on foot.
Parking.
Public toilet.