Festival
European Gay Ski Week
Val Thorens, FranceMarch 21-28, 2026
Event location
About this event
European Gay Ski Week (EGSW), 18th edition, world's largest LGBTQIA+ winter sports festival. 8-day celebration March 21-28, 2026 at Val Thorens (2,300m altitude), Europe's highest ski resort in Les 3 Vallées (world's largest connected ski area with 600km of slopes). Features spectacular productions including giant screens, musicians, dancers, world-class DJs, cabaret shows, themed parties, daily après-ski on Le Board rooftop terrace, pool party at Le Board complex, ski school, hosted excursions, and solo traveler tables. Draws thousands of guests from 49+ nationalities across 6 continents. Ski-in/ski-out accommodations from studios to 5-star luxury hotels. Event passes and flexible packages available. Val Thorens fully embraces festival creating warm, inclusive environment.
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