

9am - 4pm: vet checks on the car park at the Lac aux Dames.
From 10am: sponsor village.
2pm - 7pm: hospitality and entertainment at the Lac aux Dames leisure complex:
- Sleigh rides for under 8's. Limited numbers. Book on site - 2 €.
- See Nordic equipment for the disabled (suitable for all ages). Try out the Nordic equipment for the disabled over a short course.
- Nordic workshops. Skijoring, snowshoes, instructors' stand etc. (suitable for all ages - free).
- Snow sculpture and snowman building competition (suitable for all ages - free).
- Ambulatory entertainment and balloon shaping.
- Demonstration of ice sculpture.
- Refreshments (hot drinks and snacks), stands run by Samoëns' associations.
6.30pm: Opening ceremony - presentation of teams to the public - demonstration course around the Laces aux Dames.
7.15pm: Fireworks.
8pm: Party - Function room at the Bois aux Dames - for organisers, the media, mushers, guests and councillors only.
Saturday 7 January 2012 : from 2 PM to 7.30 PM.No vehicle access to the leisure complex. Recommended car parks: Grand Massif Express, Tourist Office (signage). A shuttle service will run between the car parks and leisure complex between 9am and 7pm.
Free of charge
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
74340 Samoëns
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
74340 Samoëns

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