The Le Chaudron terrace in winter, facing the snowy Dents Blanches

Winter 2026–2027 · Planachaux, 1,818 m

Events at Le Chaudron

Live music, après-ski aperitifs, raclette evenings and festive celebrations: moments to share at altitude.

December 2026

Sunday20December

Welcome to the snow

Free

Julien Perret blends live saxophone with electronic music, plus a contest for the funniest snowman, open to everyone.

  1. 13:00Live concert by Julien Perret
  2. 13:30Snowman contest begins
  3. 15:00Contest results and marshmallows over the wood fire

Every contest participant gets an instant photo to take home.

Thursday24December

Christmas Eve under the full moon

Booking recommended

A Christmas aperitif with DJ Mitch (world music, Balkan sounds and gypsy jazz), followed by a fire show and a convivial dinner.

  1. 15:00Musical aperitif with DJ Mitch
  2. 17:00Fire show
  3. 18:00Christmas dinner · menu CHF 40

Torch-lit descent on snowshoes. You can also ride down free of charge with our Polaris. Booking strongly recommended.

Saturday26December

Musical aperitif with Luisier Vins

Discover the wines of Luisier Vins from Saillon, while DJ Mitch mixes world music, Balkan sounds and gypsy jazz.

  1. 12:00Musical aperitif with Luisier Vins
  2. 13:30DJ Mitch on the decks

Every week

All winter long, on opening days
Wednesday

Raclette and fondue

from 17:00

From 5 pm, gather round the raclette and fondue for a convivial evening at Le Chaudron.

Thursday

Musical aperitif & happy hour*

15:00 – 17:00

From 3 to 5 pm, a DJ sets the mood for this après-ski aperitif at Le Chaudron.

* Happy hour on soft drinks, beer, wine and other drinks, excluding spirits.

ThursdayFridaySaturday

Signature menu · CHF 69

from 18:30

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Le Chaudron serves its Signature menu at CHF 69 per person: a dinner to savour at altitude.

Book a table
Getting to evening eventsTorch-lit descent on foot. A return trip by Polaris is also available.

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