October 20th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey

Meribel Hosts The Altitude Festival

The second edition of The Altitude Festival, a unique comedy, music and snowsports extravaganza, will kick off on 28th of March 2009 in Meribel. The week long event is the brainchild of comedian Marcus Brigstocke (Have I Got News For You, The Late Edition, The Now Show…). For six years Marcus and friends have been bringing comedy to the Alps with the hilarious Taking the Piste tour, a season long series of gigs in multiple ski resorts. The Altitude Festival was born last winter.

Needless to say, the first Altitude Festival was a side splitting success and the follow up is set to be equally amusing with hundreds of humorous acts lined up, including Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Brendon Burns and, of course, Marcus Brigstocke. And in a unique feat of comic and linguistic ingenuity the comedy will be delivered simultaneously in French and English.

Highlights of The Altitude Festival 2008

As well as the funny stuff, there’ll be loads of other things going on during the week, including music from live bands and superstar DJ’s, boardercross and big air competitions, three legged races and snowball fights.

If you’re keen to join the revelry, you’ll find full details of the fun filled schedule of events on www.altitudefestival.com. And for transport to the festival check out Snowjet’s flights to Chambéry, the local airport for Meribel.

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