WEATHER
At 10.00 it is snowing in the village.
What fell during the night was blown around by the wind
and varies from 5 centimetres on Bellevarde to 25 on Pisaillas.
Cloudy day, though we may see some sky this afternoon.
Foehne and Lombarde winds will blow from the East
at up to 70 kilometres per hour.
At 10.00 the temperature is
+1° in the Village.
-3° on Solaise.
-5° on Bellevarde.
-9° on Pisaillas.
The maximum temperature at 2000 metres will be 0°
ROADS
We are not expecting any problems on our roads today.
SKI REPORT
For the most up-to-date information please click here.
Here are the highlights of the ski report.
Most pistes are open and groomed
and only one lift closed all day,
though others may be affected
if the wind howls around them.
Snow fell on pistes that had already been groomed
but most of the easier pistes were groomed last
to make it a bit kinder for beginners
The lower slopes can be tricky when the snow has been warmed
so heavier and more chopped up as the day goes on.
Even a challenge for fit and competent skiers.
Never forget that we have big fast comfy lifts down
for when your legs are tired.
ON BELLEVARDE
The Scara Under 14 International racers are on the OK and Orange today.
The the last wall of the black run, Epaule du Charvet is closed due to lack of snow,
but you can cut into the bottom of the Santons.
The top part of the Santons will probably close early due to the
risk of an avalanche filling this gulley.
Don’t be there if this happens.
NEVER ski or board on a closed piste.
Why do you think you know more than our experts ?
The Border cross is closed while poor visibility makes it unsafe.
The higher obstacles in the Snowpark
will be blocked if the wind is strong.
The G
and lower part of the Diebold are closed.
There is training on the Raye
The Brinzei touring track is open but the lower part is
pretty snow-free and it is likely to close completely today.
ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste and
The lower part of the Marmottons are closed all day.
The Leissiere chairlift, taking you to le Fornet and back
is currently closed but may open later today.
The upper part of the Marmottons, Cugnai, Fourche
And Ecurreil touring track were not groomed.
LE FORNET
Everything is open except the Tunnel
Arollay and Table d'Orientation.
The Foret, Petit Bois and Signal were not groomed.
ON PISAILLAS
The Combe du Geant,
Les Champions and Aiguille Pers are closed.
All other slopes are open and groomed.
NURSERY SLOPE
All open and groomed,
including the toboganning area.
The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5.
Though more dangerous at the peaks of the Pisaillas
If you are heading off piste –
do you really know what you are doing
and where you are going?
Do all your team have beep, probe and shovel,
know how to use them and have they practised recently ?
Minimise the risk - hire a mountain guide.
If you are going to Tignes, use either the Tommeuse or Borsat chairlifts.
Our multi activity and cross country tracks
on the top of Solaise and in the Manchet Valley are open.
A lot of the walking tracks at village level can no longer be groomed
so are officially closed.
They are a mix of snow, deep in parts, and bare ground.
Worry of Wind will stop you getting the lift to the
Col de l’Iseran at the top of le Fornet,
but you can walk along the Pont St Charles.
LOCAL NEWS
Today is the 3rd and final workshop, looking at ways the Community space
in the New Sports Club building will be used.
Today they will focus on furniture and equipment.
Don’t moan and criticise afterwards.
Please come to the Club de Sport building at 18.00 and share your ideas.
The Scara is in town for the 45th time.
This is often described as the World Cup for Teenage skiers.
200 men and 128 women started in the Under 16’s yesterday
with half the men and 80 women qualifying.
Locals Jules Dufour Drai came 2nd, and Lilou Costerg 14th.
Today is the Under 14’s Giant slalom on the OK and Orange on Bellevarde.
Go and cheer them on !
3 new loyalty medals were awarded yesterday.
British Lawrence Bent was presented with a silver
by his sponsor, James McMahon.
He learnt to ski in Italy before testing resorts around the world
before finally coming here 35 years ago.
He is lucky enough to spend 6 weeks here with his family in the winter
and has even bred a DJ who now works in one of our bars.
An Austrian couple beat their silver medalist daughter
and went for big golds after 50 years
enjoying their home in la Daille, both summer and winter.
They have two important memories
That can serve as lessons to us all…
Mrs Kugler had to jump across the water in the Gorge du Malpasset
on one of the many days that it lived up to its name
The gorge that can’t be passed……
While Monsieur felt that he was flying on his skis
after drinking at least one hot mulled wine…..
Finally, Benoit Vidal fans…..
Who still mourn the loss of his restaurant in le Fornet..
He has once again kept his two Michelin stars
and will be taking a day away from Annecy,
Strutting his stuff with chef-y friends
one evening, next week, in a restaurant
here in Val d’Isėre.
From 09.00
The 45th Scara, which is often described as the Junior World Cup,
Continues today with Under 14 skiers, representing 32 nations,
Racing for giant slalom glory on the OK and Orange pistes.
17.30 – 19.30
The main road will be closed to vehicles.
17.45
Is the prize giving ceremony for the Scara French racers,
Followed by a concert…
17.45 Airboard.
Come to the Savonnette piste for this fun and free experience.
The snow bodyboard is controlled by transferring your weight and gives you the impression that you are
flying above the surface of the snow.
You must wear a helmet and be over 9 years of age.
Children must be accompanied by a parent.
18.00
There is a third and final workshop/meeting in the Club des Sports building
to discuss the community area in the new building.
Please come and share your ideas.
19.30 – 22.00
Head to the evening event at the Swimming Pool and Sports centre.
You are invited to relax after 19.30 until the centre closes at 22.00.
Anyone who buys a ticket for the swimming pool,
can take also use the Wellness Centre’s jacuzzies, saunas and the hammam
without paying the usual extra charge.
If you could be tempted by a job with the lift company next year….
On Friday 11th April
They have an open day
So you can find out more about the various roles.
09.30 – 18.00
At the bottom of the Olympique lift.
You don’t need to book.
If you would like more information,
Please telephone +33 6 85 94 50 26.
Free local Buses
The red shuttle bus (‘le train rouge’) runs between La Daille and Le Fornet, via the roundabout adjacent to the nursery slopes (‘Rond-point des pistes’)
It leaves la Daille every 10 minutes from 07.00 to 19.50 and then every 20 minutes until 02.10.
The night bus leaves Le Fornet at 20.10 then every 20 minutes until 2.30.
The blue shuttle bus (‘le train bleu’) travels between the Rond-point des pistes and Legettaz every 15 minutes from 08.30 to 23.00.
The yellow shuttle bus (‘le train jaune’) takes you to the Manchet valley via the main street and the rue de la Balme and Rond Point des pistes every 20 minutes from 08.30 to 23.20.
The Purple shuttle bus between Val d’Isère and Tignes : leaves the new bus station at La Daille at
07.55 8.35 10.50 16.25 17.25 18.20.
On request it will stop at La Reculaz and Villaret du Nial.
It leaves Tignes 1800 at 08.05 8.45 11.00 16.35 17.35 and 18.30.
The Swimming Pool and Sports Centre is open from 07.30 to 22.00.
The Tourist Office is open from 08.30 to 19.30.
The Multimedia Library is open from 10.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 18.00.
The Town Hall (La Mairie) is open from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00.
The Association for Employees in Val d’Isère (Vie Val Dis) is open from 09.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00.
The Reservation Centre (On the Lower Ground Floor of the Tourist Office) is open from 08.30 to 19.00.
