Winter highlights

Throughout the winter, the authentic Savoyard village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville becomes the setting for a host of events. Each highlight of the season is an invitation to celebrate conviviality and the art of mountain living.

Dive into the magical atmosphere of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in winter, with its end-of-year festivities, torchlight descents, fireworks shows, concerts and pop-up bars.

Season Launch

Skiing will resume in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville on Saturday, 13 December 2025. From the village, direct access to the 3 Vallées ski area will be open. This weekend marks the start of the winter season, with great skiing runs and festive activities on Sunday for 'Saint-Martin Lights Up'. Find out more

Saint-Martin lights up

On Sunday 14 December 2025, the Saint-Martin-de-Belleville Christmas lights will be switched on. You can expect a warm and magical atmosphere in winter, with the Christmas market, enchanting lights and concerts. Find out more

Performances, torchlit descent and fireworks

Every Wednesday, there's an electric atmosphere in the centre of the village with a performance, mulled wine and hot chocolate, then the ski instructors' torchlit descent followed by a fireworks' display that lights up the whole village. Meet every Wednesday during the Christmas and February holidays.

Christmas and New Year

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville celebrates the festive season in full swing from 20 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. There will be musical parades, horse-drawn carriage rides, torchlit descents, lights at the church, concerts, ice sculptures and fireworks displays, for a festive, magical programme of events and something to please people of all ages. Find out more

The Belleville musical events

The church in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville hosts musical events every other Monday at 6pm. Time will seemingly stand still as you enjoy the classical music, jazz and world music concerts. Donations are welcome. See the concert dates

Pop-up bars

The pop-up bars in the heart of the village are welcoming places to go to taste some amazing products and enjoy the artistic or musical entertainment on offer. On four different occasions throughout the season, the pop-up bars offer a distinctive theme :

Yogiski, a week of skiing and yoga

From 10-16 April 2026, Yogiski is returning to Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Les Menuires for a week of wellness. Yoga at sunrise, yoga and hiking, Tai Chi, Ayurveda, sound baths and candlelit yin yoga sessions... a chance to slow down the pace and reconnect with yourself and with nature. Find out more

Opening of the ski area on 13 December 2025. Find out more