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Bénédiction des skieurs

Blessing of the skiers

Cultural, Traditions and folklore, Religious celebration in Châtel

  • Rendez-vous in the early evening at the chapel of Plaine Dranse for the blessing of the skiers followed by a torchlight descent. Traditional music and mulled wine and hot apple juice offered to all.

  • Programme (to be confirmed) :
    18:30: opening of Pierre Longue chairlift
    18:45: arrival of the statue of the Virgin, Our Lady of the Snows
    19:00 : blessing in the chapel by Father Nicodème Ferré.
    After the ceremony, mulled wine and hot apple juice served to the public.
    20:15 - 21:00: return by chairlift for pedestrians and with torches for skiers.
    Then return to the resort centre by shuttle or personal vehicle.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Rates
    Torches on sale at the foot of the Pierre-Longue chairlift for €10.
Schedules
Schedules
  • On March 4, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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