Rock the Pistes festival

See you from 15th to 21st March to live this unique experience. Put on your skis and join us on the slopes of the PORTES DU SOLEIL, in an exceptional and unusual setting! Superbus - Morzine - 15th March Boulevard des Airs - Châtel - 17th March Cachemire - Châtel - 18th March Trinix - Morgins - 20th March Concerts for all skiers during the day on ephemeral stages spread over the ski area and only accessible by ski. Then after-ski concerts in the resorts to prolong the pleasure! More than 35 concerts during this LIVE week! A unique festival in Europe accessible with a Ski Concert Pass (Portes du Soleil ski pass), your key to a ski + music experience! This pass is available at all the ski lifts of the 12 Portes du Soleil resorts. In short, the festival is: major artists in concert on the slopes (+ warm-up DJ sets) + 30 après-ski concerts in the heart of the resorts with emerging artists from the international scene! The Rock the Pistes Festival is an EXPLOSION OF PURE SENSATIONS!

Opening hours

From 15/03 to 21/03/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Age

Rates

Free entry but transport fee applies. Ski pass mandatory to access the scene.

Languages

German
English
French

Reservation

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Rock the Pistes festival

ROCK THE PISTES, UNUSUAL POP/ROCK FESTIVAL IN THE HEART OF THE PORTES DU SOLEIL SKI SLOPES. The Rock the Pistes festival is a unique festival. Every day, live concerts on the ski slopes, in the middle of the mountain. International artists.

RockThe Pistes

The French-Swiss Festival in Les Portes du Soleil

Rock the Pistes is the pioneer of high-altitude festivals and the only one truly on the slopes!

Every winter for nearly a decade, Rock the Pistes has been delighting music and ski enthusiasts alike. The festival takes place during the third week of March, offering a unique experience right in the heart of the ski slopes at high altitude. Festival-goers can enjoy skiing in the morning and open-air concerts in the afternoon, featuring French-speaking and international rock artists such as Chinese Man, Keziah Jones, Babyshambles, Shaka Ponk, Selah Sue, Caravan Palace, Skip the Use, Ben l’Oncle Soul, Cali, and many more.

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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.

Ski area

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.

Ski Passes

Portes du Soleil

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Events

Avoriaz 1800 proposes multiple events throughout the season. Grab your diary and check out our highlights of the season!

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Trinix in Morgins | Rock The Pistes Festival

A great chill atmosphere is in store on the slopes of Morgins with Trinix on Friday 20 March.

Cachemire in Châtel | Rock The Pistes Festival

For the 14th edition of the Rock The Pistes Festival, Cachemire will need just a second to shake you to your core with their corrosive guitars, pounding drums, and caustic lyrics. It's going to rock at Plaine Dranse.