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Opening Session

The Opening Session is one of our most popular and successful annual events. It will take place on Saturday, 7 December 2024.
 
What’s it all about? For this event, you dress up as Saint Nicholas (a.k.a. Santa Claus) and head to the Verbier ski area to celebrate the start of the winter season. There will be a great programme that is sure to make it an unforgettable day.

Part of the funds raised by your participation will be donated to the “Verbier4All” association. The association provides free winter and summer sports equipment for people with reduced mobility.
 

Booking

How can you get tickets?

We know that many of you are keen to buy tickets and have questions about booking. This year, we’ve put together a practical guide with all the essential information to make things a little easier for you.

From 4 to 29 November 2024, we will be putting a number of tickets on sale at different times each day, and there will be tickets with and without the train journey included. 

#1 The different ticket types 
We have two different types of tickets that will allow you to celebrate Saint Nicholas with us. 

  • Event access only ticket: CHF 5 (includes ski pass)
  • Event access + train ticket (free train journey): CHF 5 (includes a ski pass and train ticket from Geneva to get to us)
     

Availability:

  • Tickets including train journey*: Limited to 370 
  • Event access only tickets: 1,630 spaces available
     

*Please note: Combined ticket holders will receive an e-mail with the train timetable information at a later date.

#2 The big day
The big day is here and you’re one of the lucky ones to secure a place! Just remember to wear your best Santa Claus costume to the event to take advantage of this attractive price.

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Tickets

Now head over to the website for details about what’s happening on the day and to book your place! Let's go-ho-ho!

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some FAQs and our answers. We hope you will find them helpful:

Absolutely! Annual pass holders don’t need to buy an extra ticket. Access to this event is included with your annual pass. All you have to do to take part is come dressed as Saint Nicholas (or Santa Claus as you may know him)!

Not to worry! You can still come and enjoy the day’s entertainment by buying a Verbier 1-day pass.

Yes you do! This is what the whole day is about, so you really do have to turn up in your very best Santa outfit! If you don’t, unfortunately, you will have to pay the same price for the day as for the Verbier 1-day pass.

If the event has to be cancelled, no refunds will be given.