European Gay Ski Week (EGSW) is Europe’s biggest LGBTQI+ winter sports and music event, bringing together guests from around the world for an unforgettable week in the mountains.

Combining incredible skiing and snowboarding with après-ski, parties, cabaret, live entertainment and social events, EGSW is about much more than just skiing. It’s a chance to meet new people, make friends and enjoy an amazing week together in one of Europe’s best ski resorts.

In 2027, EGSW returns to Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort, from 13–20 March, bringing our international community together in the heart of Les 3 Vallées.

Everyone is welcome at EGSW, whether you’re an experienced skier, a complete beginner, a snowboarder or simply here to enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment.

European Gay Ski Week is about much more than skiing. It’s an opportunity to enjoy an incredible ski resort while being part of a welcoming, international LGBTQI+ community.

Here are some of the reasons our guests come back year after year:

• An incredible ski destination – In 2027, EGSW returns to Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort, located in the world’s largest connected ski area, Les 3 Vallées.
• Something for every level – Whether you’re an experienced skier or snowboarder, a complete beginner or simply want to enjoy the mountains, there’s something for everyone.
• Unforgettable après-ski and parties – Enjoy a full week of spectacular shows, cabaret, DJs, live entertainment and legendary parties.
• A truly international community – Guests join us from almost 50 countries, creating a unique atmosphere where you can meet people from all over the world.
• Come alone, leave with friends – EGSW is a great place to meet new people, with plenty of opportunities to socialise both on and off the slopes.
• Seven days and nights of entertainment – From daytime activities and mountain lunches to après-ski, dinners and late-night events, there’s always something happening.

It’s this combination of great skiing, unforgettable entertainment and an incredible community that makes EGSW an experience our guests return to year after year.

European Gay Ski Week is open to everyone aged 18 and over. Our community is made up of LGBTQI+ guests, friends, family and allies from around the world.

You don’t need to be an experienced skier or snowboarder to join us. Whether you’re travelling alone, with a partner, with friends or as part of a group, there’s something for everyone.

EGSW is about bringing people together, enjoying the mountains, meeting new people and having an unforgettable week of skiing, entertainment and socialising.

Absolutely! Many of our guests attend EGSW on their own each year, and it’s a great way to meet new people and make friends from around the world.

We offer shared accommodation options specifically designed for solo travellers, making it easy to connect with other guests during the week. There are also plenty of opportunities to meet people through hosted ski and snowboard groups, social activities, dinners and events.

You can also join our Facebook Group before or after booking, where you can connect with other guests and start getting to know the EGSW community.

Many solo travellers arrive not knowing anyone and leave with new friendships and connections from around the world.

European Gay Ski Week is a truly international event, with guests travelling from across Europe and around the world.

Every year, we welcome guests from 40+ countries, with our largest communities coming from the UK, USA and across Europe. We also welcome guests travelling from further afield, including Australia, Argentina, Canada and Taiwan.

It's this international mix that makes EGSW so special, wherever you're travelling from, you'll be part of a welcoming community and have the chance to meet people from all over the world.

Not at all, EGSW is about far more than just skiing and snowboarding.

While many of our guests do hit the slopes, EGSW is just as much about the parties, entertainment and community that happen off the mountain. Whether you're a first-timer who's never strapped on skis, a non-skier who prefers to relax in the village, or someone who simply wants to enjoy the après-ski atmosphere and nightlife, you're just as welcome.

Many guests come purely for the social side of the week, the events, the entertainment, and the chance to meet people from all over the world. So however you like to spend your days, there's a place for you in Val Thorens.

Yes. An Event Pass is required to access our events and is an essential part of the full EGSW experience.

Your Event Pass gives you access to a range of events, dinners and parties throughout the week. Take a look at our programme to see what your Event Pass includes.

Please note that we do not offer access to individual events. An Event Pass is therefore required to enjoy the EGSW event programme.

Snow Miles are points you earn from your purchases with EGSW. They are automatically credited to your account based on the total amount you pay for advance purchases.

You can use your Snow Miles towards the cost of your Event Pass and to pay for selected events.

Snow Miles earned during the current year can be used the following year when making a full EGSW booking.

For more information, visit our Snow Miles page.

• Simple really, we cherry pick the best venues in our resort, privatise them and create incredible parties.

• There’s an option of at least two parties each night, sometimes three.

• The evening parties start at 10pm until 2am.

• We have a nightly Cabaret event from 9pm finishing at 11.30pm.

• The Pool Party happens on the Tuesday and runs between 9pm & 00.30.

• We select renowned events and DJs from across the world and invite them to the event. These parties are leaders in their fields and cover a wide range of music genres.

• We ensure there’s a mix of music catering for all tastes with a particular emphasis on good pop and party classics.

• If there’s space we do sell tickets on the venue door but this only happens once we’re confident all event pass holders, who are likely to arrive have arrived.

• It’s worth noting that generally our evening events do reach capacity so entrance for non-pass holders cannot be guaranteed.

The pool party is very popular but we always have drop-outs. If there are tickets available I'd suggest purchasing them before they sell out. If there are none available the next best option is to get on the waiting list.

• It is the biggest linked ski area in the world.

• 85% of the skiing is above 1,800m.

• It’s ‘snow sure’ Les 3 Valées guarantees opening between the beginning of December and the end of April every year.

• There is a total of 600km of pistes.

more information 3 Vallées - The Ski Area

• There is just as much, if not more fun to be had as a beginner then there is an expert.

• Our exclusive EGSW ski school is, according to continuous feedback one of the most fun experiences of the trip.

• There will always be other customers of a similar level meaning the experience will be shared and lots of fun had.

During the day there are plenty of options:- amongst the favourites are:-

1. Buy a pedestrian pass and jump on a lift
2. Ride a skidoo, bike or huskies
3. Book a tandem flight
4. Go snowshoeing or ski-touring
5. Go to the sports centre and gym
6. Visit the Pool
7. Visit a spa for some relaxation
8. Have long lunches on sunny terraces
9. Learn nordic skiing - you might just like it!

• For the evenings and nights There's a fully packed event programme for you to enjoy through out the entire week. Visit our events page to find out more.

• Hosted groups are an EGSW activity run exclusively for our Event Pass holders.

• Depending on your level you join a group with an ‘EGSW Snow Host’ who takes you out on the mountain for the day.

• Each day your Snow Host takes you to a different restaurant for lunch where a terrace has been booked exclusively for our guests, often accompanied by other Snow Host groups.

• Hosted groups are for experienced skiers/boarders only.

• You are able to login into your booking and add activities at any time.

• We offer phone support via our French and UK office during regular working hours if you need assistance.

• The easiest, cheapest and most fun way to get to Val Thorens from Geneva airport is to jump on board one of our EGSW bus transfers.

• Our transfers leave Geneva airport every hour between 12 & 6pm on the 13th March (arrival day).

• It’s recommended that you leave no less than 60-90 minutes from your flights arrival time to the departure of your coach.

• The travel time by road from Geneva to Val Thorens is approximately 3 hours.

• The ‘Ski Train’ operated by Eurostar is a fantastic way to travel to Moutiers. Check out the timetable on the Eurostar website.

• Getting to Val Thorens from Moutiers takes around 30 minutes by bus.

• Check out our travel section for more details.

• If you are travelling by car, please note that street parking is not allowed in Val Thorens. We strongly recommend using designated parking facilities.

• Val Thorens offers several indoor and outdoor parking facilities, which must be booked in advance via VALTHOPARC up to 7 days before arrival. You can also contact your accommodation directly for parking advice or reservation options.