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Tomorrowland Winter is ski-by-day, rave-by-night — the legendary festival reimagined high in the French Alps. Set across the slopes and village of Alpe d’Huez, it blends a full ski holiday with Tomorrowland’s world-class stages, production and headline DJs at altitude. It’s one of the most unique trips in electronic music. This guide covers when it happens, how to fly in, where to stay, and how to plan it.
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When to go: the music calendar
- Tomorrowland Winter — held each March at Alpe d’Huez in the French Alps; recent editions run roughly a week (the 2027 edition runs March 20–27). Confirm the next edition’s exact dates on the official Tomorrowland Winter site before booking.
- The format — a festival pass plus a ski pass and accommodation package: stages on the slopes and in the resort (accessible to skiers and pedestrians), with 100+ DJs day and night.
- The sound — the full Tomorrowland spectrum: big-room, house, techno and trance, with the brand’s signature production at altitude.
Getting there: flights to Grenoble / Lyon / Geneva
The closest airports to Alpe d’Huez are Grenoble (GNB) and Lyon (LYS), with Geneva (GVA) a popular option too — each followed by a mountain transfer (roughly 1.5–2.5 hours). Tomorrowland Winter sells travel + transfer packages that bundle the airport coach. Set a price watch and book early.
→ Search flights to Lyon (LYS)
Where to stay (matched to your trip)
- Alpe d’Huez resort (on-mountain) — stay in the resort itself for ski-in/ski-out access and to be steps from the stages and nightlife. The full experience.
- Tomorrowland Winter packages — official accommodation + festival + ski-pass bundles take the planning out of it.
- Nearby valley towns (Bourg-d’Oisans) — cheaper beds down the mountain with shuttle access up to the resort.
→ Compare hotels in Alpe d’Huez
Getting around
Most travel up is via festival/airport coaches or a car (mountain roads, snow tyres/chains required in winter). In the resort, ski lifts and walking get you to the slope-side stages. France uses the euro; cards are widely accepted. Lifts and stages are weather-dependent, so build flexibility into your days.
Plan for the mountain. It’s high altitude (up to ~3,330 m) and cold — bring proper ski gear, sun protection (strong at altitude), and layers for night. Hydrate and ease into the elevation.
Airport transfer
Not on an official coach package? Pre-book a private mountain transfer from Lyon, Grenoble or Geneva to the resort.
→ Pre-book a private airport transfer with Kiwitaxi
Stay connected: get an eSIM
Skip pricey roaming — a local data eSIM keeps maps, transfer info, lift apps and mobile tickets working the moment you land.
→ Get an Airalo eSIM for France
Explore by car
Driving the Alps yourself? A rental (with winter tyres) gives flexibility — just be ready for mountain roads and resort parking rules.
→ Compare and book a rental car
Sample budget — 7 days, festival + ski (per person)
| Item | Budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| Flights (within Europe) | $120 | $340 |
| Accommodation (week) | $500 | $1,200 |
| Festival + ski pass | $320 | $520 |
| Food + drinks | $250 | $500 |
| Transfers, gear, eSIM | $120 | $280 |
| Total | ~$1,310 | ~$2,840 |
It’s a ski holiday and a festival in one, so budget like a winter-sports trip — accommodation and passes are the big lines.
Money-saving tips
- Book the earliest package tier — bundles and accommodation sell out and rise fast.
- Stay in a valley town and shuttle up for cheaper beds.
- Bring or rent ski gear in advance rather than at resort prices.
- Split a self-catering apartment with friends and cook some meals.
- Fly into whichever of Lyon/Grenoble/Geneva is cheapest and use a coach transfer.
Plan your Tomorrowland Winter trip
Confirm the dates, then lock a package or flights into Lyon/Geneva and a resort bed early — Alpe d’Huez fills for the festival week.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tomorrowland Winter?
It’s held each March at Alpe d’Huez, France (the 2027 edition runs March 20–27). Confirm the next edition’s exact dates on the official Tomorrowland Winter site before booking.
Do I need to ski?
No — the stages are accessible to pedestrians as well as skiers, but most people come for both the slopes and the music.
How do I get to Alpe d’Huez?
Fly into Lyon (LYS), Grenoble (GNB) or Geneva (GVA), then take a mountain coach/transfer (about 1.5–2.5 hours). Official travel packages include the transfer.
What should I pack?
Full ski gear, warm layers, and strong sun protection for the altitude. Nights are cold and the elevation is high, so hydrate and pace yourself.