Festival National d'Accordéon de Val Cenis-Termignon

Festival National d'Accordéon de Termignon: the accordion reigns supreme in Haute-Maurienne

The Festival National d'Accordéon de Val Cenis-Termignon is the emblematic winter musical event of Haute-Maurienne Vanoise. Since 2003, every January, the village of Termignon, nestled at 1,300 meters altitude in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, vibrates to the sound of the accordion for an entire week.

An adventure born from a challenge between friends

The festival's history is that of two friends and a crazy bet: to organize a festive and popular event in a small high-mountain village in the middle of January, when cold and snow reign supreme. What could have remained a utopia has become over the years a national reference festival, attracting talented accordionists and a loyal audience from all over France to share the warmth of the accordion in the magnificent setting of the Vanoise mountains.

All accordion styles honored

The Termignon Festival is distinguished by the diversity of styles represented. Far from being limited to the traditional musette repertoire, the festival explores all facets of the accordion: jazz, musette, rock, swing, variety, baroque, tango, world music, and contemporary compositions. The invited artists, young talents and seasoned musicians alike, demonstrate the richness and modernity of this popular instrument capable of adapting to all repertoires.

Concerts throughout the resort

The festival's program takes over the entire Termignon resort. The opening gala kicks off the festivities in a solemn and festive atmosphere. Throughout the week, the "Off" evenings liven up the village's bars and restaurants, transforming each establishment into an intimate concert stage. The accordion aperitifs allow you to enjoy a drink with music at the end of the day, while the accordion dinners offer musical meals where artists perform between the tables.

Skiing and accordion: the perfect mix

The festival takes place in the middle of the ski season, offering visitors the opportunity to combine a week of skiing on the Val Cenis domain (125 km of slopes) with musical evenings in the village. The Tous en Piste! program even offers musical entertainment directly on the slopes and in the mountain restaurants, combining skiing and accordion in a unique atmosphere.

Musical torchlight descent

The highlight of the festival is the spectacular torchlight descent accompanied by a fireworks display, where ski instructors ski down the slopes lit by torches while music echoes through the valley. This magical moment, visible from the village, brings together locals and vacationers in a shared moment of magic.