European Snow Pride 2025: Shred, Sashay, and Snow Gaymes!

Oct. 22 2024

by Lachlan

Are you ready to carve up the slopes and paint the Alps rainbow? The most exciting LGBTQ+ winter event of the year is back for its 16th edition! European Snow Pride, powered by SCRUFF, will return to Tignes from March 15 to 22, 2025. Bigger and bolder than ever, ski enthusiasts will come from Europe, North America, and beyond. It’s not just Europe’s largest gay ski week – it's one of the biggest in the world! So, get ready to bring your A-game (and maybe your best costume) because 2025 has some fabulous new surprises.

What’s New in 2025? The Snow Gaymes!

Move over, Winter Olympics – there's a new competition in town! Introducing the Snow Gaymes, a friendly, fun-filled competition throughout the week. Whether you’re tackling the slopes or showing off your karaoke skills, there’s an event for everyone. Highlights include snow tubing races, a drag race on skis, and even a prize for the best team costumes! Gather a group of six, and get ready to compete for glory. It’s the ultimate way to bond with new friends (and maybe even frenemies!) as you race, perform, and sashay through the snow.

Ski by Day, Party by Night

When you’re not tearing up the 300 km of interconnected pistes at Tignes & Val d’Isère – one of the most snow-sure ski areas in the world – you’ll be dancing the nights away at over 40 events throughout the week. European Snow Pride is known for its epic après-ski parties, and 2025 will take it to a whole new level. Each afternoon, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, a stunning local outdoor terrace will transform into an open-air dancefloor with breathtaking Alps views. DJs, live vocalists, percussionists, and sax players will pump up the energy as you celebrate with new and old friends.

Tignes Pride: Leading the Way

Mark your calendars for March 20, 2025, because Tignes Pride is not only the first Pride march of the year in the Northern Hemisphere – it’s the only one in a ski resort! This year’s Pride will feature a special patron from the French LGBTQ+ volleyball club ‘Contrepied,’ bringing even more athletic flair to celebrating love, diversity, and inclusion. March alongside tourists, locals, and European Snow Pride guests as you wave your rainbow flags and make history on the slopes.

Pool Parties, Themed Events & World-Class Entertainment

Of course, no European Snow Pride is complete without its legendary pool party. The giant Pool Party at Lagon – a 5,000 m² aquatic wonderland – will be packed with hundreds of revelers splashing, dancing, and relaxing in the saunas and jacuzzis. And if that’s not enough, the week will feature 12 themed parties at some of Tignes' hottest clubs, culminating in a grand finale at Tignespace. With a capacity of 3,000, this year’s closing party is set to be a spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Giving Back with Pride

European Snow Pride isn’t just about having fun; it’s about making a difference too. In 2025, the event will continue to support AIDES, a leading non-profit fighting against HIV and hepatitis. For every Premium Event Pass sold, €20 will be donated to the cause, helping AIDES provide essential support and services to vulnerable communities. Your fun-filled week will help others stay safe and healthy – a win-win for all!

Stay in Style – No Matter Your Budget

From budget-friendly apartments to luxurious 5-star hotels, there’s a wide range of accommodation options for everyone at European Snow Pride 2025. Tignes Val Claret will once again become the hub of the action, transforming into a lively, pedestrian-only gay village. Whether staying in a cozy studio or indulging in a suite at the stunning 5-star Les Suites-Maison Bouvier hotel, you’ll be right in the heart of the action, with easy access to the slopes, parties, and restaurants.

A Message from Tignes

The people of Tignes are thrilled to welcome European Snow Pride again in 2025. Serge Revial, Mayor of Tignes, emphasized the town’s continued commitment to tolerance and inclusion:

“We are proud to host the European Snow Pride, the only Pride march in a ski resort, and to offer our visitors a fantastic, welcoming environment. You are at home in Tignes!”

So, what are you waiting for? Whether you're here to ski, compete in the Snow Gaymes, or dance the night away under the stars, European Snow Pride 2025 is set to be the ultimate LGBTQ+ winter getaway. Grab your gear, and let’s hit the slopes – this is one snowy celebration where the reception will be anything but frosty! 

©Image credits: Andréa Robert Lezak