Night-time skiing at Le Collet

It is 8 pm. The sun set long ago behind the Belledonne ridges. The resort has fallen quiet; the day’s skiers have put away their skis, and the children are tucked up warm. And yet… the ski lifts are still running. Spotlights cut through the snow in the pitch-black night. And a few lucky souls, wrapped up in their ski wear, are about to experience something rather magical.

Welcome to night skiing at Le Collet.

Night-time skiing isn’t just about skiing at an unusual time. It’s a different way of experiencing the mountains. Your bearings change, shadows dance across the snow, the air is crisper, and the slopes are quieter. You feel both smaller and freer.

At Le Collet, the night-time ski area is no mere sideshow: it comprises 10 fully floodlit runs, served by three chairlifts and two drag lifts, stretching from the summit of the ski area at an altitude of 2,140 metres down to the bottom of the resort at 1,450 metres. It’s no surprise that Le Collet is recognised as one of Europe’s largest night-time ski areas. A rare distinction, and a treat for anyone who loves to ski off the beaten track — or rather, outside the usual opening hours.

Night-time skiing is, first and foremost, a godsend for those who live in the region and struggle to find time to get out on the slopes during the day. After a day’s work, heading up to Le Collet for an evening on the slopes is the best remedy for the week’s stress. In just a few hours, you can forget about meetings, traffic jams and overdue paperwork. All that remains is the snow, the night and the thrill of skiing down a run under the floodlights.

But night skiing at Le Collet isn’t just for locals. For families on holiday or groupsof friends staying at the resort, it’s the perfect opportunity to extend the fun without sacrificing a day’s skiing. A short break in the late afternoon, dinner, and then back onto the slopes for an evening to remember. A memory the children are guaranteed to talk about at school on Monday morning.

What makes evenings at Le Collet truly special is the atmosphere that develops there. The resort regularly transforms itself for the occasion: music that gets everyone in the mood at the bottom of the slopes, lively bars where you can warm up between runs, and themed nights that give you the chance to don the most outlandish fancy dress costumes. Imagine whizzing down a slope in a disco jumpsuit or a superhero costume… all whilst laughing with strangers who share the same party spirit.

The slopes are less crowded than during the day, which naturally fosters a sense of camaraderie amongst skiers. You make way for one another, exchange smiles and offer words of encouragement. The atmosphere is relaxed, cheerful and light-hearted. The mountains – the real ones, the ones we share.

And when your legs have well and truly earned a rest, the resort’s restaurants take over. A fondue, a raclette, or a hearty mountain dish to round off the evening in style: that’s the perfect way to end a few runs under the stars.

Now that you’re out on the slopes in the evening, perhaps you’ve noticed those big red machines criss-crossing the slopes as night falls? The snow groomers, the guardians of the slopes, work tirelessly to prepare the snow for the following day. At Le Collet, we invite you to find out more.

Night skiing takes place mainly on Tuesday evenings – the perfect way to brighten up your days – as well as on certain Fridays throughout the season to get the weekend off to a good start.

Le Collet regularly offers special deals through its booking centre, designed to help you make the most of the resort. Accommodation, lift passes and evenings on the slopes: everything is organised so that you can enjoy this unique experience to the full, without the hassle of planning, and at prices to suit those on a tight budget.

It’s the perfect option for a getaway with friends, a family holiday outside school holidays, or simply a chance to enjoy some unusual skiing under the starry sky.

👉 Check out our holiday deals available on the booking centre

Night skiing is subject to weather conditions. Before heading up, please remember to check the opening details for the night skiing area the day before or on the day itself, on the website’s homepage,on the Facebook page or on the Instagram page.

The ticket offices are open during night-time skiing sessions. You can also enjoy a reduced rate on the night-time ski pass if you’ve been skiing during the day on your day pass: a great way to keep the fun going!

There’s something slightly irrational about putting on your skis when everyone else is heading home. Something that feels like a gentle act of rebellion against the usual routine. A way of reminding yourself that the mountains are still there, even at night – beautiful and bountiful, ready to offer a few more runs to those who dare.

At Le Collet, that’s what we believe in: evenings that go on and on, laughter echoing in the cold, snow glistening under the floodlights. Night skiing is all of that rolled into one. An experience to be had at least once a season. And one you’ll very quickly want to repeat.

Find all the practical information on night skiing timetables and prices directly on the dedicated page of the website.