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Chamonix Unlimited Festival: music meets skiing!

Unlimited Festival takes over the Chamonix Valley's most beautiful mountain ranges. A springtime rendezvous in Chamonix: musical ambience in exceptional surroundings.

Unlimited Festival Chamonix

If you're a fan of rhythmic synthetic sounds, you've probably heard of the Chamonix Unlimited Festival, the must-attend Alpine event for electro music. For five days in the spring, usually at the very beginning of April, artists from all over the world gather at the foot of Mont-Blanc to party into the night, a little unusual, but above all unforgettable...

The Chamonix Unlimited Festival: an event not to be missed!

Long associated with mountaineering, of which it is the capital, the gentle and beautiful resort of Chamonix surely didn't expect to also become the most popular Alpine spot for electro music aficionados, who take over Le Refuge des Aiglons for the occasion. And yet, for several years now, the Alpine resort has hosted the Chamonix Unlimited Festival. For five days, music and skiing come together to offer visitors to the resort unique and unforgettable sensations during this festival, destined to become an international benchmark of its kind.

The musical stages of the Chamonix Unlimited Festival

In fact, no fewer than 40 world-renowned artists spread over 10 stunning sites, including theAiguille du Midi, Montenvers and its Mer de Glace, and the Planpraz plateau at an altitude of 2,000 m, punctuate each day of the Chamonix Unlimited Festival, a festival that brings together futuristic music and skiing in an exceptional, timeless setting: a unique moment to be experienced without moderation!

Festival organizers' promise

"A journey like no other: from the incredible Aiguille du Midi cable car propelling you to 3842 m, to the mythical Montenvers train overlooking the Mer de Glace, to the superb views of the entire Mont-Blanc range from the Brévent. The unlimited festival is all this, and much more: 5 days of events in a unique setting for an extraordinary experience. Urban and alpine, it's the big end-of-season event in Chamonix. So don't hesitate to come and enjoy the spring snow and join the Chamonix Unlimited Festival!

Order your Black Pass now!

Ready to put on your skis and down jacket for the Chamonix Unlimited Festival? Don't hesitate to order your "Black Pass", which includes access to all festival events, a lift pass, a wristband with e-tickets and cashless account, and free home delivery of the pack. Live the experience to the full with Le Refuge des Aiglons, 4-star establishment and official partner of the event, by booking your hotel room in the "unlimited home" area dedicated to the festival. You'll be able to take full advantage of the heated swimming pool, located directly opposite Mont-Blanc, as well as the daily pool party organized by the hotel.

Le Refuge des Aiglons, festival partner

From the outset, the Festival has partnered with the Refuge des Aiglons, located in the very heart of the Chamonix resort. The hotel regularly hosts the artists and organizers of the event, which closes around the hotel swimming pool. Since the 2017 edition, the Refuge terrace has also been home to a gondola from the Aiguille du Midi, which transforms into an artist's refuge for the duration of a concert. So, if you love powder snow, electro music and the unique sensations that freeride and backcountry still provide, practiced in a majestic setting, don't hesitate any longer to take part in the Chamonix Unlimited Festival and book your rooms at the Refuge des Aiglons!

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