Rock On Snow

Rock On Snow

Over 80 brands to try: skis, snowboards, and accessories! The Rock On Snow in Avoriaz is the perfect opportunity to test the latest models of skis, snowboards, and accessories for free and in advance. This event brings together the largest selection of gear. Rock On Snow lets you test all the season's latest innovations in real conditions. For 3 days, you’ll be able to ride, test, meet pros, and celebrate the start of winter!

Ouverture

From Friday 12 to Sunday 14 December 2025 between 9 am and 7 pm.

Âge

Tarifs

Ski Pass Prices - ROCK ON SNOW:

1 Day Rock on Snow: on 12/12/2025 or 14/12/2025 : €26.00
2 Days Rock on Snow: (12 + 13 or 13 + 14/12/2025) : €48.00
3 Days Rock on Snow: (12 + 13 + 14/12/2025) : €69.00
1 Day (from 15 to 19/12/2025) : €30.00
6 Days Avoriaz (valid from 14 to 19/12/2025, pass validity ends) : €163.00

Don't forget to pick up your test card on the website https://rockonsnow.com

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Test the new ski/snowboard equipment and accessories collections for winter 2025 for free.

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Rock On Snow

This event marks the kickoff of the winter season in Avoriaz. The Rock On Snow is the perfect opportunity to test the latest models of skis, snowboards, and accessories for free and in advance.


The flagship event of the early season to test out the new gear is back in Avoriaz on December 12th, 13th, and 14th !

Rock On Snow 2025

Over 80 brands of Ski, Snow, and accessories to test!

Find the Rock On brand village on the plateau near the station’s reception, featuring over 80 brands that will let you test their new collections for free.

Tests run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On average, you can keep the equipment for 1.5 hours, and there is no limit on the number of products you can test.

Additionally, enjoy a great atmosphere, lots of activities, and plenty of surprises. Each stand offers advice and recommendations from the brands, making it the best way to choose your gear.

Throughout the weekend, enjoy activities across the entire station!

The Rock On Snow 2025 Program: 

Every day:

  • 9:00 — Welcome coffee at the brand village, the team treats you to a coffee to start the day right.
  • 12:00Rock On Apéro at the brand village: white wine, cold cuts, cheese and good vibes.
  • 15:00:
    • Local craft beer tasting (by Bombardos) + contests & goodies.
    • Wheel of Fortune at the brand village: jokes, challenges, prizes to win.

All day at the brand village:

  • Free freestyle skiing sessions (with ESF) and freestyle snowboarding (with Avoriaz Snowboard School).
  • Free snowboard lessons for kids (under 10), supervised by Avoriaz Snowboard School / Burton.
  • Avalanche awareness and safety workshop, led by ARVA.

Ski touring & splitboard outings:

  • 13:00 every day: ski touring & split initiation from the brand village (except night sessions).
  • 16:30: night ski touring & split outing (Friday and Saturday only). Equipment must be booked with the brands. Return around 19:00 with mulled wine tasting.

Contests (mini park)

  • Friday — 14:00–16:30: Warm-Up Session at the mini park.
  • Saturday — 14:00–16:30: Contest by Banging Bees + live music.
  • Sunday — 14:00: Hangover Session by Ugh Ugh Ugh at the mini park.

Evenings

  • Friday — 21:30: The Place: Rock On Party!
  • Saturday — 21:30: The Place: Banging Bees Party!

Rock On Snow Skipass

Hit the slopes straight away by getting your pass online! The Rock On Snow prices are now available at https://www.skipass-avoriaz.com/rock-on-snow-2024/:

  • 1 Day Rock on Snow: December 12 or December 14, 2025 → €26.00
  • 2 Days Rock on Snow: (Dec 12 + 13 or Dec 13 + 14, 2025) → €48.00
  • 3 Days Rock on Snow: (Dec 12 + 13 + 14, 2025) → €69.00
  • 1 Day (from Dec 15 to 19, 2025) → €30.00
  • 6 Days Avoriaz (valid from Dec 14 to 19, 2025, end of pass validity) → €163.00

For the tests, you will need:

Check out our blog articles that will guide you to the best spots for testing the equipment!

The Brands

Open slopes

Ski area and maps

Avoriaz 1800 is located in the heart of Portes du Soleil, one of the largest cross-border ski areas in the world, where 12 French and Swiss resorts are interconnected.

Snowparks

Discover our four fun areas with different levels of difficulty. The Avoriaz Snowzone experts put all their creativity into ensuring adults and children enjoy themselves.

Webcams on the slopes

In winter, Avoriaz’s webcams take you right to the heart of the snowy ski area. From Le Fornet, Arare, Les Lindarets, or Grand Conche, watch live updates of the slope conditions, weather, and snow coverage. Plan your ski days with ease and make the most of your mountain experience!

Opening Hours and Access

Find here the real-time schedules of the ski lifts and access to the slopes, as well as the opening dates of the Avoriaz ski area and the Portes du Soleil.

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    Lift passes ski/snow

    Avoriaz 1800 proposes lift passes for the entire Portes du Soleil ski area, as well as passes for individual sectors of the resort. A whole host of solutions to satisfy the needs and wishes of every wintersports fan.

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