Thursday 18 february 2027

Charity torchlight descent - Les P'tits Flambeaux

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Entertainment/recreation
Torchlight procession
Ski
Charitable

Elevation : 1200m

Pré la Joux, route de Pré la Joux, 74390 Châtel

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The traditional torchlight descent is back in Châtel, with a charity event open to all : "Les P'tits Flambeaux".

What is Les P'tits Flambeaux?
It's a national solidarity event taking place on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Its aim is to mobilize all French ski resorts around a common goal: to raise funds to enable children who are not fortunate enough to be able to go on vacation to discover the French massifs and the benefits of the mountains. Funds raised will be donated to the following 3 associations: "Enfance & Montagne", "Génération Montagne", and "Petits Princes".
Torches will be on sale at the ESF office and at Châtel Tourisme, for €10 each.

Program:
17:30-18:30: ascent via the Pierre-Longue chairlift (bring a valid ski pass).
6:30pm (or as soon as it gets dark): Descent of the "La Belette" green run, with Châtel ESF instructors. Recommended ski level: flocon.
Throughout the event: musical entertainment with the "Bandastico" brass band and hot drinks served in front of the Plaine Dranse hors-sac hall.

In addition to the usual shuttle service, other free shuttles will run between the center of Châtel and the Pierre Longue chairlift:
- at 18:00 Centre → Pierre Longue
- at 6:15pm Centre → Pierre Longue
Return :
- at 7:15 pm Pierre Longue → Centre

Please note: children MUST be accompanied by an adult during the descent (the adult must also bring a torch).

A good level of skiing is recommended for a night descent.

Rates

Purchase of a torch €10
A valid ski pass is required.

Opening times

Dates to be confirmed

On 18 February 2027

Dates to be confirmed

Location

Charity torchlight descent - Les P'tits Flambeaux

Elevation : 1200m

Pré la Joux, route de Pré la Joux, 74390 Châtel

04 50 73 22 44

Spoken languages

Access

Parking with places for disabled people (4).
Shuttle stop: line 1 terminus (saisons d'été et d'hiver).
Public toilet.
Departure of the Pré la Joux and Pierre Longue chairlifts

9Feb2Mar

Welcome drink and torchlight arrival

Join us on the church square to watch the arrival of the ESF ski instructors with torches followed by the traditional welcome party with mulled wine and hot chocolate offered...

Châtel