TRANSFERS
From runway to Rise in no time. All transfers are booked as singles so you can mix and match your perfect journey.
LESSONS
Get yourself shredding and have fun doing so with Rise group lessons.
EQUIPMENT HIRE
Add all you need for the slopes through our trusted local suppliers.
AFTER PARTIES
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BONGOS BINGO
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DINING EXPERIENCES
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To book your transfer, you’ll need your flight details and accommodation details to hand. Simply purchase your/ your groups journey and give us your flight information on the check out page. Our partners at Alpine Fleet will do the rest to make a schedule based on your flight times and communicate this with you.
Allocations of departure time from the airport are made based on your flight arrival time and aim to be at a maximum 2-3 hours after you land.
For departing transfers the time is calculated for you, to ensure you have enough time to check in for your flight, between 2-4 hours before your take off time.
Your allocated times will be communicated to you by Alpine Fleet via text message.
Waits are no more than 2-3 hours after landing at the airport. Allowing time for border control, picking up your luggage and a toilet stop!
Look out for the Rise and Alpine Fleet (labelled “GTG”) stand in the arrival areas, from here a rep will check you in and take you to your transfer.
Geneva- All transfers are from the Swiss side of the airport.
If you have booked a package with Rise, select "I have booked my package through Rise Festival" and we will allocate you stop for you.
If you have not booked a package with us (i.e. ticket only) please select point 1, 2 or 3 when booking. You click each stop below to see where they are in the resort. If you really are unsure, we advise choosing stop 3, as this is the centre of the resort.
Info on the stops (i.e. addresses)
Stop 1 – Entrance of Les Deux Alps “Place de Mont-de-Lans” or for packages with accommodation included; Chalet de Marie, Chalet Le Bouton d'Or, Chalet Le Lauzet, Chalet le Panorama, Chalet Leslie Alpen, Chalet Levanna Occidentale, Chalet Levanna Orientale, Chalet Névé, Les Glacier Hotel, Nemea Apartments, People Hostel
Stop 2 – Far south of Les Deux Alps “1 Rue des Vikings” or for packages with accommodation included; Base Camp Lodge, Chalet l'Atelier, Chalet la Muzelle, Chalet le Loup, Chalet le Ponton, Chalet Le Renard, Chalet le Soleil Levant, Chalet Prestige Lodge, Chalet Sabot de Venus, Chalet Snö Lodge, Chalet Soleil d'Hiver, Clarines Apartments, Hotel des Neiges, Les Flocons Hotel
Stop 3 - Tourist Office/ centre of Les Deux Alps “Place des 2 Alpes” or for packages with accommodation included; Brunerie Hotel, Chalet Chambertin, Chalet le Lys, Chalet Le Marmotton, Chalet les Alpages, l'Ours Blanc, Le Sherpa Hotel, Mainstage Hotel, Neige et Soleil, Rise Alpine Apartments
Geneva: approximately 220km and the journey time is around 3.5 hours.
Lyon: approximately 180km and the journey time is around 2.5 hours.
Grenoble: approximately 110km and the journey time is around 1.5 hours.
All journeys are traffic and snow dependant of course.
Arrivals
Transfers are will only be able to accommodate flights arriving BEFORE:
Geneva: 22:45
Lyon and Grenoble: 21:30
If your flight arrives later that the above, you will need to use the private transfer option
Departures
Transfers will only be able to accommodate flights taking off AFTER:
Geneva: 09:30
Lyon and Grenoble: 07:30
For delayed flights, Alpine Fleet will try where possible to get you on the next transfer. For cancelled flights, we strongly advise getting travel insurance to cover the cost of having to re book transfers for other days etc.
You will need to enter: name, phone number with country code, arrival flight date and time, arrival flight airline, departure flight date and time, departure flight airline. You will also need the details of your accommodation so we know which stop to drop/ pick you up from. For packages booked through Rise, simply let us know the type of package. If you did not book your accommodation through Rise, please see advise under “Which stop should I get off at?”
Other airports such a Paris, Chambery, Turin and Marseilles are all do-able but are less eays to find grouped transfers for, so you may need to hire a car.
We recommend booking private Transfers via Alpine Fleet or South West Transfers for all days outside of grouped transfers.
These are the approximate times but the ski school may need to change some times based on the instructors timetable
Morning Lessons: 09:30 - 12:00
Afternoon Lessons: 13:00-15:30
There is a maximum of 10 people per lesson
Absolute beginner – if you have never even thought about skiing or boarding before and even need help fitting your ski boots.
Beginner – You may have put some boots on before but have no confidence to get on the slopes, especially not navigating chair lifts by yourself and need the help of an instructor to get going
Refresher- You have skied or boarded a few times but it’s been a while and a little refresher on the basics to set you up for the week
You must have collected all your kit before the lesson starts (for skiing- boots, skis and poles or for snowboard – boots and board). Plus you will need a helmet, goggles and all appropriate clothing for the weather i.e. salopettes, coat, thermals. Bring your lift pass too as you will even need this on the baby slopes for the button lift.
Absolute beginner – 12.5 hours in total across 5 days.
Beginner – 7.5 hours in total across 3 days
Refresher- 2.5 hours in total across 1 day
Meeting in the town square on the first day and then directly with your instructor after then.
Standard
Easy to handle skis, to have a really good time on all slopes of the resort. Perfect for beginners to intermediate level skiers, the skis from the Standard range are very easy to manage. They will allow you to keep on getting better, with peace of mind, on all groomed slopes. With this equipment, making it easy to turn, you will spare yourself and ski effortlessly.
Premium
Technical and efficient skis, for skiers looking for as much sensations as possible. Highly recommended for great skiers and for intermediate level skiers who want to improve their technique. You will like their accurate manageability in tight bends as well as in wide curves.
Elite
Top of the line skis: stylish, prestigious and efficient. Stand out from the standards and opt for the pleasure of an Elite ski, enhanced by a refined design. With this sophisticated and easy to ski equipment, you will get great sliding sensations. Accurate and particularly efficient on hard snow, thanks to an advanced technology, the skis from Elite range will attract the most demanding skiers.
Ski Hire- boots, poles and skis
Snowboard hire- board and boots
Googles, helmets and any clothing is to be purchased separately
You will be notified of which hire shop you have been allocated to before the festival. Where possible Rise will always try to allocate you to the nearest shop to your accommodation (if you have booked through Rise). Pick up your hire on the afternoon of the 7th Dec, ready for the first lift on Sunday morning! Return your hire by Friday 13th.
If you don’t own any skiwear or want to upgrade your outfit our friends at Blanqo have you covered. They offer premium skiwear rentals at affordable prices from designer brands such as Perfect Moment, Erin Snow and Volcom. Use RISE10 at checkout for £10 off all rentals.
Festival goers from the UK can have outfits delivered to their home before they travel whilst those from outside the UK can collect their outfits in resort.
The arena opens at 22:30 and last entry is 00:30. Closing is 03:00
Every night is completely different with all genres of music. The full line up will come up with the tickets.
No tickets or packages include a ticket to any after parties. This must be bought separately.
The “Bingo Hall” opens from 18:30 and games commence at 20:00. Tables are first come first serve, so be early!
Every night is guaranteed to be WILD.
Around 10pm in time for headliners on the main stages.
No tickets or packages include a ticket to Bongos Bingo. This must be bought separately. They are SUPER limited!!
Take your afternoon lunch to new heights at the panoramic setting of Le Diable au Cœur. Set at 2400m, this is an unforgettable experience.
Pay honour to French cuisine with a Rise twist. A night of cheesy food and cheesy bangers. Name a better duo!
If you book separately, under different names- please let us know who you are coming with so we can seat you!
Email hello@rise-festival.com
Our suppliers will try to cater for any intolerances or allergies but please do let us know beforehand on hello@rise-festival.com