Les Deux Alpes, France

Rise Festival: Rage at the World’s Tallest Arctic Party

Ever wanted to go to a winter festival with the thrilling mix of house music and epic snow sports all in one place? Well, your prayers have been answered with France’s Rise Festival. Rise Festival is the ultimate snow party, taking place annually during the week before Christmas from December 12-19, 2020 in the Les Deux Alpes. Rage for seven days straight at this festival on the summit of the French Alps for an exhilarating experience filled with immaculate slopes and world-class headliners.

Rise and shred the pristine mountains on over 100 marked runs and 200km of pisted skiing during the day. By nightfall, head to the resort’s decked out bars, clubs and VIP venues for the Rise Festival’s all-night partying highlighted by legendary artists. The festival music features a wide array of electronic, dance, garage, house, disco and more during an all-encompassing alpine experience.

Rise Festival after-parties don’t stop until 5 a.m. and day-raging is highly encouraged. The best part is, if you miss a set because you were out on the slopes, artists will more than likely play again later that night. In addition to the artists featured on the Rise Fest schedule, discover secret adventure parties where access is only made possible by walking up a mountain by invite-only. Bounce around to all of the high-altitude arenas with enormous outdoor stages that deliver electronic sounds for every head-banging festival-goer.

As if carving mountains by day and partying all night wasn’t enough, the Les Deux Alpes offers even more for adventure seekers. Sign up for husky rides, mountain yoga, ice rink discos, paragliding and outdoor cook offs for a well-rounded mountainous vacation.

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Where to view Rise Festival

The Les Deux Alpes are located in the southern part of France. The festival’s original ticket launch starts out at a steal of a price of £179 for a six-day ski lift pass and festival entrance.

Rise Festival 2019 tickets are sure to sell out quickly so make sure to claim yours before the end of their fourth release. If you are a little strapped for cash, Rise allows you to put down a £50 deposit before paying off the remaining balance by Nov. 17. Shell out a couple more bucks for a place to stay during the festival, and you will be experiencing of the world’s most epic glacial party in mankind’s history.

How to get around the Les Deux Alpes

These award-winning alps are located in Isere, France and boast the world’s longest on-piste vertical. There are several airports within a couple hours of the event location. Flying into Grenoble, Lyon or Geneva is your quickest option. From there, a bus ride or taxi can get you to the slopes within 2-1⁄2 to 3 hours.

Grenoble is the closest airport which is located about an hour and a half away but has a limited amount of flight options. The Geneva Airport is your best bet if traveling from UK and European cities. It is about a three hour drive away from the alps but has much more competitively priced flights .

Traveling by train is also another viable options for arriving at the Rise Festival if flying is not an option. International trains from London and Kent will connect at Paris then eventually arrive at the Grenoble Gare where you can then taxi to the event location.

Where to stay in the Les Deux Alpes

There are loads of guest houses, apartments and hotels in Les Deux Alpes which can be found for around £150 per person for a week’s stay. Rise Festival’s official site offers a large list of housing options that include apartments, hotels and other accommodations.

Make sure to grab as many friends as possible and pitch in on a winter cabin for a comfy stay during your time in the Alps. Head to the map below for the best deals on hotels, guest houses, chalets and Airbnb’s in Les Dex Alpes.

Things to do in Les Deux Alpes

Aside from an all-out snow party, Rise Festival offers attendees with several things to do for an adventure-packed week.

– Hop on state-of-the-art snowmobiles and carve into the French alpines with ease.

– Enjoy breath-taking views from several hundred feet in the air with their paragliding excursions.

– Relax between sets and snow runs during yoga sessions or meditate within the exquisite ice caves.