Events
We are shaking up events this year! Details on the various events being run throughout the week can be found below. We've got something for everyone, from the huge Opening Night Party to sophisticated dinners. Take a look at this year's events below!
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Find the event timetable for the week here.
Opening Night Party
(ONP)
Our biggest show in the snow! This is the BIG EVENT you do not want to miss out on. Huge headliners are ready to kick your week off with a bang! This is Varsity’s best party, and everyone’s invited!
Mega Apres
(Final Night Party)
Your favourite Varsity Trip event is back and bigger than ever! There’s a lot in store for the finale of this unforgettable week. An amazing headliner, crazy decorations, dancing on tables… this open-air party is not one to miss! Grab your tickets for the last hurrah! Ticket includes entry and a free drink.
Daily Après
The Varsity Trip special that you all know and love! Come to Cocorico’s apres to shake off your day of skiing with live band performances, DJs and a later closing time so you can dance into the evening! Entry is free every day, with special drink discounts for Varsity Trip passengers!
La Folie Douce House Party
A new event for VT24! You don’t want to miss this one. An exclusive gondola ride will take you to the coolest house party you’ll ever attend! Different rooms will bring you different DJs, with a few familiar faces… Whatever music gets you going, there’ll be something for everyone. Come boogie in the backcountry! Ticket includes return coach transport, gondola both ways and a free drink.
Forest Fondue
Come along to a candle-lit dinner in a gorgeous setting with traditional fondue, French wine and a crackling fire. Ticket includes: return coach transport, a full fondue meal and wine.
Off Piste ParkEnd
Sports teams, where are you? Are you with your best friends tonight? Then come to our very own off piste Parkend ! This time your favourite Wednesday night is taking over TWO clubs, so you can switch between Tiki and main floor even in the Alps! Come for a taste of home, and for iconic alpine-themed Park end stash… Ticket inlcudes: entry to two clubs, free stash.
Pool Party
Swap your ski jackets for swimsuits because it’s time to make a splash! Time to get silly in the pool party – an event unique to Tignes! There will be DJs, slides and inflatables. What are you waiting for? Ticket includes entry and THREE free drinks!
The Varsity Races
& BBQ
Which shade of blue are you? Come and see the best skiers of Oxford and Cambridge battle it out at their 102nd Blues Varsity! Burgers on the BBQ for the hungry spectators, and a DJ and commentary to keep you entertained! This event is free to all: come and support your blues!
Cuppers
Come along to the beginner friendly intercollegiate skiing competition! It’s a relaxed chance for you to show off your skills. The event is free, so just turn up and have fun!
Blues' Bop
The famous VT club night which concludes the historic races. Late night ravers and early morning skiers, grab a ticket to celebrate the slalom champions!
Mountain Yoga and Brunch
Come along to our mountain yoga and brunch – incredible settings and a gorgeous brunch spread await you. Ticket includes a yoga session with a qualified instructor, and a brunch spread.
Rahhhclette
Are you missing the formals of Oxford and Cambridge? Fear not, we’ve organised a boujee meal for you in the Alps! A luxury meal and wine awaits you in a candle-lit restaurant in Val Claret. Ticket includes: food, wine, dessert.
Grad Night
A luxury event to kick off your trip as a postgrad student! Come and chat over wine and raclette in an alpine restaurant. Ticket includes food, wine, dessert.
Prize Giving Apres
Come and see the results of the races in a new apres location - La Folie Douce! This unique Wednesday apres is one to experience, with mountain-top views and live performers. Come and cheer on your shade of blue!
