The La Bresse-Hohneck resort announces the opening of its ski area on Saturday 19 December 2026, subject to snow conditions. From that date, the agenda listings of the La Bresse Hautes Vosges tourist office schedule eight events: night sledding, a torchlight descent, a show for children, mountain trades, a free initiation for adult beginners and an après-ski. Here are the calendar and the conditions of each, checked on the listings on 1 November 2026. For opening dates, passes and night skiing, see our article on the 2026-2027 ski season at La Bresse Hohneck.
The calendar at a glance
| Event | Day | Published periods | Listing note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night sledding, Bourvil run | Tuesday and Friday, then Tuesday and Thursday | 19/12 to 03/01 (Tuesday, Friday), 06/02 to 07/03 (Tuesday, Thursday) | chairlift pass on site |
| Torchlight descent | Wednesday | 19/12 to 03/01 and 07/02 to 08/03 | free |
| P’tits pros des cimes | Wednesday, 2 pm | 19/12 to 03/01 and 06/02 to 07/03 | free, from age 8 |
| Opoual show | Wednesday, from 5 pm | 19/12 to 03/01 and 06/02 to 07/03 | free |
| Monte dans ma dameuse | Thursday morning | 19/12 to 08/03 | free, ski pass of 6 days or more |
| Pisteur d’un jour | Friday, 10 am to 11:30 am | 19/12 to 08/03 | from age 10, 3rd star |
| Ski discovery | Tuesday, 7:45 am to 8:45 am | 22/12, 29/12, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03 | free, adult beginners |
| Le Refuge après-ski area | Saturday, 3 pm to 7 pm | 19/12 to 07/03 | free |
With the family: sledding, torches, show and behind the scenes
Night sledding. The listing presents these evenings as unique in the east of France. The Bourvil run, with 1,600 m of descent, is reached by the Vologne Express chairlift and reserved exclusively for sledding from 6 pm to 9:45 pm according to the listing text. The hours listed further down stop at 9:30 pm: the difference should be confirmed with the resort. The listing asks for a minimum age of 10, a plastic sled with a brake only (rental possible on site, booking advised) and a compulsory helmet. The chairlift pass is bought on site, without booking.
The torchlight descent. Free of charge, it is done on foot or on skis depending on snow. The listing specifies that Piou-Piou, the children’s companion at the snow garden, takes part in the parade. It gives Wednesday as the day, but no time.
The Opoual show. On Wednesdays from 5 pm, in the Terzélou room at the Slalom, children are invited to a snack (pastries and hot chocolate) followed by a magic show. The listing announces that Opoual himself will be there for souvenir photos. The event is free.
The P’tits pros des cimes. From age 8, accompanied by an adult, children discover the job of running ski lifts: meeting in front of the ticket offices, a walking tour and one return trip on the Vologne Express chairlift. The listing text announces 2 pm to 3:30 pm, the listed hours 2 pm to 3 pm: to be confirmed. Registration is at the tourist office until noon the day before, and places are limited.
For the youngest skiers, our article on children’s skiing in La Bresse presents the school and kindergarten options.
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For adults: ski discovery, dameuse, ski patroller and Le Refuge
Ski discovery. Labellemontagne resorts offer an hour of initiation with an instructor, pass and equipment included, to adult beginners aged 18 and over. The published slots are the Tuesdays 22 and 29 December, then 9, 16 and 23 February and 2 March, from 7:45 am to 8:45 am, before the runs open. Registration is at the tourist office until noon the day before.
Monte dans ma dameuse. The draw takes place on Tuesday, and the snow groomer ride on Thursday morning. The listing text announces 5 am to 9 am, the listed hours 6 am to 9 am. Entry is reserved for holders of a ski pass of 6 days or more, at the lift ticket office, by Tuesday noon at the latest.
Pisteur d’un jour. On Friday from 10 am to 11:30 am, meeting at the bottom of the Vologne Express chairlift, a ski patroller and an ESF instructor explain how runs are opened and closed, how they are made safe and how a rescue unfolds. The activity is open from age 10, with an adult, and requires the 3rd star ski level, that is, being comfortable on blue and red runs. Registration is at the tourist office until noon the day before, with limited places. The listing publishes no price.
The Le Refuge après-ski area. On Saturdays from 3 pm to 7 pm, from 19 December to 7 March, the resort offers this free après-ski area, subject to favourable weather.
Getting organised
For registrations, the listings refer to the La Bresse tourist office (03 29 25 41 29). The resort can be reached on 04 79 84 37 15, 88 route de Vologne, 88250 La Bresse. The dates depend on the actual opening of the ski area: in our reading, it is better to confirm them with the tourist office before booking a stay around an event. For an evening on the floodlit runs, see our article on night skiing in La Bresse.
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Frequently asked questions
When do the La Bresse-Hohneck resort events start?
The tourist office listings schedule them from Saturday 19 December 2026, the announced opening day of the ski area, subject to snow conditions. Ski discovery starts a little later, on Tuesday 22 December.
Which events are free?
The listings show the word free (gratuit) for the torchlight descent, the P'tits pros des cimes, the Opoual show, the Monte dans ma dameuse prize draw, ski discovery and the Le Refuge après-ski area. Night sledding and Pisteur d'un jour do not show this: the sledding listing says the chairlift pass is bought on site, and the ski patroller listing publishes no price.
Do I need to register in advance?
According to the listings, ski discovery, the P'tits pros des cimes and Pisteur d'un jour require registration at the La Bresse tourist office until noon the day before, and the dameuse prize draw requires registration at the lift ticket office by noon on Tuesday at the latest. For sledding, the pass is bought on site without booking, while booking is advised if you rent a sled.