The International Festival of Pyrotechnic Art – or ‘Fireworks Fortnight’ as it’s colloquially known – was first held in 2003.
Technically, it’s slightly longer than two weeks as it runs from 10 February to 03 March 2022, employing some of the best firework display specialists in Europe.
This winter, watch out in particular for six performances based on the Marvel Universe. Here’s more details about the key dates:
10 February – Courchevel Village
At 6.35pm, there’s a preview of the Festival with the local ESF, featuring a torchlight descent in Courchevel 1550. Then at 7pm, the first firework display by ‘Pyro-Technic’, experts from Romania, will be the official launch of the festival.
17 February – Courchevel 1850
There will be another traditional torchlight descent at 6.45pm, accompanied by the air patrol team, which will be followed at 7pm with a performance by the renown German group ‘Pyromondo’.
If you can’t be there for this event in person, you’ll be able to catch it live as it is being broadcast on Courchevel’s social pages.
Go Behind the Scenes
This winter, there’s a chance to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the festival with a guide and a professional pyrotechnician. You’ll find out the fascinating secrets of fireworks, the history of pyrotechnic art and get as close as possible to the event.
This experience is free from between 4.30pm to 6.30pm, but you must have a ‘pass vaccinal’ and register with Courchevel Tourisme in advance (+33 4 7908 0029).
24 February – Courchevel Moriond
This week it’s Courchevel 1650 that hosts the ESF’s torchlight descent accompanied by the air patrol team, acting as the warm-up before a fabulous pyrotechnic show by the Hungarian crew ‘Nuvu Pyrotechnics’ starting at 7pm.
01 March – Courchevel Le Praz
The end of the festival comes with a fun-packed programme in Courchevel Le Praz. From 4.30pm there will be free face-painting for the kids, then at 6.15pm the party begins with lantern parade.
That’s followed by a torchlit descent and at 7.15pm, the fourth and final major firework display of 2022 features the French team ‘Art’Emotions. Again if you can’t be there, watch live via social media.
02 March – Courchevel La Tania
Oxygène Ski & Snowboard School are organising a torchlit descent for children at 6.30pm, followed by a demo by the Courchevel La Tania ESF. Then at 7pm, a sound and light show will take place followed by a fabulous firework display.
03 March – Courchevel 1850
The closing ceremony of the Festival in Courchevel 1850 will see the winners awards ceremony and then a final performance by French experts ‘Embrasia’, as the sky ‘lights up with a thousand lights’.
Visit Courchevel this winter
Chaletline offers a huge choice of catered chalets, self-catered apartments and hotels in Courchevel 1850, Courchevel 1650, Courchevel 1550, Courchevel Le Praz and La Tania.
For independent advice and help finding the right property for you, then please contact the Chaletline team on 01822 617761.
