Positiv Winter

Positiv Winter: Techno at the Summit of the Alps

Positiv Winter was born in 2022 from the ambition of Nicolas Cuer, producer, DJ, and founder of the Positiv Festival in Orange, to transpose the energy of his summer festival into the grandiose setting of the French Alps. The idea is simple yet audacious: to bring together the best artists from the international techno and house scene on one of Europe's highest stages, amidst snow-capped peaks, for an experience where electronic music merges with the mountains.

From Origins in Alpe d'Huez to Refuge des Glaciers

The first edition was held on March 15, 2022, at the Signal 2108 in Alpe d'Huez, at an altitude of 2,100 meters, headlined by the legendary Boris Brejcha, undisputed master of minimal techno, who delivered a 3.5-hour set against a breathtaking panorama. The resounding success of this first event convinced the organizers to perpetuate the concept.

In 2023, the festival returned to Alpe d'Huez for a memorable Easter weekend with Lilly Palmer, Space 92, Nicolas Cuer, and Anion X during the day at Signal, followed by a nocturnal after-party at the Igloo Club with the Cosmic Boys. The event thus confirmed its status as an unmissable gathering on the mountain electronic scene.

Starting in 2024, Positiv Winter settled in Les Deux Alpes, at the mythical Refuge des Glaciers, perched at an altitude of 3,200 meters. This high-altitude restaurant, one of the highest in France, can accommodate 2,000 people and offers a spectacular panorama of Mont Blanc, the Écrins, and the entire Alpine chain. The stage, set up outdoors facing the peaks, creates a unique atmosphere where the bass resonates among the glaciers.

A Unique Concept Combining Skiing and Music

The principle of Positiv Winter is to offer a full day blending winter sports and high-caliber electronic music. Festival-goers take the ski lifts in Les Deux Alpes to reach the summit of the glacier, where they enjoy 8 hours of non-stop music, from noon to 8 PM, in an exceptional natural setting. The atmosphere is both festive and contemplative: people dance in ski suits, sunglasses on, under a spring sun that illuminates the snowy peaks.

The festival stands out for its demanding programming, focusing on melodic techno, industrial techno, and progressive house. Each edition brings together four to six top international artists, offering long, immersive sets that take advantage of the mountain's natural acoustics.

An Exceptional Lineup

Over the editions, Positiv Winter has hosted some of the biggest names in the global electronic scene: Boris Brejcha, Space 92, Lilly Palmer, Massano (prodigy from the Afterlife label), Popof, and the Cosmic Boys. The festival also highlights French talent and emerging artists, true to the discovery philosophy that has driven the Positiv Festival since its creation in 2012.

A Festival Rooted in the Alps

Positiv Winter is part of the dynamic of mountain festivals that transform Alpine resorts into hubs of electronic culture. Alongside Tomorrowland Winter, Rise Festival, and Electronic Peak Festival, it contributes to the international renown of the French Alps in the music scene. Its intimate format—limited to 2,000 people—and its exceptional natural setting make it a radically different experience from large festivals in the plains, where the communion between music, mountains, and the elements takes on an almost spiritual dimension.