{"id":5489,"date":"2026-03-02T19:41:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/?post_type=news-post&#038;p=5489"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:21:20","slug":"opening-weekend-at-alaia-bay-april-4-2026-free-entry","status":"publish","type":"news-post","link":"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/en\/news-post\/opening-weekend-at-alaia-bay-april-4-2026-free-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Weekend \u2013 April 3 &#038; 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"><strong>OPENING WEEKEND AT ALA\u00cfA BAY: APRIL 3RD &amp; 4TH<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The 2026 season begins on April 3rd and 4th<\/strong> with our Opening Weekend at Ala\u00efa Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Over <strong>the past months,<\/strong> <strong>our teams have been fully mobilized \u2014 optimizing operations, upgrading the site, and creating a few new waves<\/strong> \u2014 all in preparation for your return.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soon, the Bay will be ready to welcome the community back,<\/strong> with the return of daily sessions and <strong>a full weekend to mark the launch of the season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can expect.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FIRST SESSIONS OF THE SEASON \u2014 FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Bay reopens with <strong>surf sessions running from 8:00 to 21:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday is all about the waves.<\/strong> It\u2019s the first opportunity to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.alaiabay.ch\/home\">book<\/a><\/strong> your preferred level, reconnect with your board, and ease back into the rhythm of regular sessions. Throughout the day,<strong> all levels will run according to the published schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>planning to surf that weekend<\/strong>, we recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.alaiabay.ch\/home\">booking in advance<\/a><\/strong>. The first sessions of the year tend to fill up quickly, particularly for specific levels and peak times.<\/p>\n<p>It will also be the perfect time to <strong>refresh your surf gear at the AAA Shop<\/strong> and <strong>enjoy a bite at Twin Fin, set against a unique backdrop.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>OFFICIAL OPENING PARTY \u2014 SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>On Saturday<\/strong>, we celebrate the <strong>official Opening Party with the entire Ala\u00efa Bay community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Surf sessions<\/strong> continue <strong>from 8:00 to 21:00<\/strong>, alongside a <strong>full on-site programme<\/strong> designed to keep the energy flowing throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Morning Wellness &amp; Brunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The day begins with <strong>Yoga at 8:00, followed by coffee, croissants, and brunch from 9:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Surf Workout<\/strong> <strong>sessions take place at 10:00 and 16:00<\/strong>, with an additional <strong>Yoga session at 14:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Music &amp; Atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From <strong>11:00 to 14:00,<\/strong> a <strong>live band<\/strong> will perform on the terrace, set against the best possible backdrop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From 15:00 to 18:00, Happy Hour<\/strong> will be accompanied by\u00a0<strong>DJ sets starting at 15:00,<\/strong> setting the groove and building the atmosphere into the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the day, the <strong>Wheel of Fortune<\/strong> will be spinning, <strong>with more than 30\u00a0prizes to be won.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 pizzas at Twin Fin<\/li>\n<li>5 surf sessions<\/li>\n<li>5 Bay T-shirts<\/li>\n<li>5 Hurley beanies<\/li>\n<li>5 Ala\u00efa mugs<\/li>\n<li>1 Hurley wetsuit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>To receive a raffle ticket, simply enjoy food or drinks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/twinfinsion\/\">Twin Fin<\/a> and join the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>EVENING HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>At 20:30<\/strong>, artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/le_gourmet_dj\/\"><strong>Le Gourmet<\/strong><\/a> will perform a <strong>DJ set<\/strong>. <strong>As night falls, surfers will take to the water for a final highlight moment<\/strong>, officially <strong>marking the start of the season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>PLAN YOUR WEEKEND<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>These two days mark the return of the alpine swell<\/strong> \u2014 don\u2019t miss out! <strong>Join us for an epic Opening Weekend<\/strong> filled with energy, friends, great food, good grooves, and exceptional waves.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5521\" src=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlogNewsletter-Img-Opening-Bay-Feb-2026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1921\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlogNewsletter-Img-Opening-Bay-Feb-2026.png 1921w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlogNewsletter-Img-Opening-Bay-Feb-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlogNewsletter-Img-Opening-Bay-Feb-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlogNewsletter-Img-Opening-Bay-Feb-2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlogNewsletter-Img-Opening-Bay-Feb-2026-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlogNewsletter-Img-Opening-Bay-Feb-2026-1568x882.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OPENING WEEKEND AT ALA\u00cfA BAY: APRIL 3RD &amp; 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