Fest’Hiver celebrates the mountains in winter at the Col des Mosses Nordic Centre, in the Vaud Alps. The second edition takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February 2027.
The story
The festival was launched in 2026 by mountain leaders from the canton of Vaud. The broadcaster La Télé announced the first edition in early February 2026. Its aim is to introduce families to the mountains.
The first edition offered workshops on animal tracks and a talk on the rock ptarmigan by photographer Olivier Gilliéron. Visitors also watched a demonstration of tavillonnage, the craft of covering roofs and walls with wooden shingles. A snowshoe outing ended with a night under the stars.
The Les Mosses tourist office presents the event under the slogan “the mountains for the whole family”. The Nordic Centre serves as its hub, with activities, refreshments and the start of guided outings.
Who organises it
The festival is organised by ASAM Vaud, together with mountain leaders.
The Les Mosses – La Lécherette tourist office promotes the event.
What to find
Visitors have free access to many indoor and outdoor activities. The programme includes igloo building, a treasure hunt and a practice area for avalanche transceivers.
Nature conservation groups run stands. A photography exhibition, talks and nature films complete the offer.
Guided walks are offered at reduced rates, along with a torchlit outing and a winter bivouac. More demanding hikes are reserved for adults. Walks and hikes require registration.
Live music and light meals made with local produce accompany the festival. Discounts on public transport are available. Weekend packages with an overnight stay go on sale from the end of 2026.
Practical information
- Dates, Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 February 2027
- Times, Saturday 9.30 am to 10 pm, Sunday 9.30 am to 4 pm
- Venue, Col des Mosses Nordic Centre, Route du Col des Mosses 118, 1862 Les Mosses
- Price, free access to activities, guided walks at reduced rates, from CHF 0 to 80 depending on the activity
- Tickets, registration required for walks and hikes at festhiver.ch
Links
- Official site, Fest’Hiver
- Tourist office, Vaud Alps, Fest’Hiver
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Vaud Alps, Fest’Hiver listing, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Vaud Alps, magazine “Fest’Hiver, Col des Mosses”, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Localcities, Ormont-Dessous, Fest’hiver (organiser listing), accessed on 14 November 2026
- Localcities, Ormont-Dessous, Fest’hiver (second listing), accessed on 14 November 2026
- La Télé, “A new mountain festival in Les Mosses this weekend”, accessed on 14 November 2026
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