Charity torchlight descent - Les p'tits flambeaux
Thursday 20 February 2025
17:30 to 19:30
Location : Pré la Joux
Presentation
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 charity event taking place on Thursday 20th of February 2025. Its aim is to mobilise all French ski resorts around a common goal: to raise funds to enable children who are not lucky enough to be able to go on holiday to discover the French massifs and the benefits of the mountains. The 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, priced at €10 each.
Programme(to be confirmed):
5.45pm-6.15pm: take the Pierre-Longue chairlift up (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 (good level of skiing recommended).
Throughout the event: musical entertainment and drinks served in front of the Plaine Dranse hors-sac (voluntary donation, with proceeds going to the above associations).
It's a national charity event taking place on Thursday 20th of February 2025. Its aim is to mobilise all French ski resorts around a common goal: to raise funds to enable children who are not lucky enough to be able to go on holiday to discover the French massifs and the benefits of the mountains. The 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, priced at €10 each.
Programme(to be confirmed):
5.45pm-6.15pm: take the Pierre-Longue chairlift up (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 (good level of skiing recommended).
Throughout the event: musical entertainment and drinks served in front of the Plaine Dranse hors-sac (voluntary donation, with proceeds going to the above associations).
OpeningsThursday 20 February 2025 between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
Event details
- Pastimes and leisure activities :
- Torchlight procession
- Sport :
- Ski
To know
RecommandationA good level of skiing is recommended for a night descent.
Tarifs
Purchase of a torch €10
A valid ski pass is required.
A valid ski pass is required.
Event Organizer
Châtel Tourisme - Animations
Phone : +33 4 50 73 22 44
Location
Pré la Joux
route de Pré la Joux
74390
Châtel
- Spoken language(s) :
Location
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
Shuttle stop: line 1 terminus (saisons d'été et d'hiver).
Public toilet.
Departure of the Pré la Joux and Pierre Longue chairlifts