WEATHER
Lovely sunny morning, with any clouds high in the sky.
Though lower clouds along the Italian border this afternoon.
Weak wind, both Foehn and Lombarde.
Warm.
At 10.30 the temperature is
- +6° in the Village.
- +3° on Solaise.
- 0° on Bellevarde.
- -2° on Pisaillas.
The maximum temperature at 3000 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.
5 cm extra snow fell during the day, yesterday, on the glacier,
and there was a reasonable freeze last night,
but it will warm up quickly.
Slow down on the lower slopes in the mornings.
The heavy grooming machines can sink
causing uneven areas, that then freeze hard.
The same lower slopes are also tricky
when the snow has been warmed -
heavier and more chopped up as the day goes on.
Remember - we have fast comfy lifts
that will take you down without stressing your legs.
ON BELLEVARDE
The G was only piste not groomed.
The Scara racers are on the OK, Orange, Raye this morning.
The last wall of the Epaule du Charvet is closed
but you can cut into the bottom of the Santons.
The Brinzei touring track and lower part of the Diebold
are also snow free and closed.
The top part of the Santons will probably close early
due to the risk of an avalanche.
Don’t be there if this happens.
NEVER ski or board on a closed piste.
ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste and
The lower part of the Marmottons are closed all day.
The upper part of the Marmottons, Cugnai
S and Ecurreil touring track were not groomed
The L may close early due to the risk of an avalanche engulfing this gully.
LE FORNET
Everything is open except the Tunnel
The Foret, Pre chemin and Table d’Orientation were not groomed.
ON PISAILLAS
The Combe du Geant may close due to avalanche risk.
The Aigulle Pers was not groomed.
The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5.
Though much more dangerous at the peaks of the Pisaillas.
So, if you are heading to Col du Four, or similar..
Remember..
new snow + wind + warmth = slidy slabs
If you are heading off piste –
Do all your companions
Know what they are doing ?
Do they ALL have a beep, probe and shovel ?
Have they ever practised ?
Your life could depend on this.
Any doubts – ski with 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 are open.
A lot of the walking tracks at village level can no longer be
groomed (little or very soft snow) so are officially closed.
Could be a nice day to walk along the Col de l’Iseran,
Frances highest mountain pass.
LOCAL NEWS
Yesterday’s workshop Looking at the use of the
community space in the New Sports Club building was an intimate affair.
So this space can be used as flexibly as possible,
the furniture will be modular and stackable
and the furnishings both easy to clean and acoustically friendly.
The space will be open all year.
One important “Detail” remains.
Who looks after it…..
All will be revealed at a meeting on 2nd July.
Yesterday morning was the Scara Giant slalom for the under 14’s.
Around 253 men and 195 women started, with
100 men and 80 women making it to the final run.
Val's own Timéo Lefranc came 2nd and the
women’s race was won by Nessa Reynard Gaide from Sainte Foy,
which is just down the road, before you get to Bourg,
so when they do well, we count as local !
Katrina Schneiwind, who has at least 50% British blood,
was in the final run and the 2nd fastest lady from Val’s Club des Sports.
Today is the International FIS Under 14 Super G
and Under 16 Slalom.
Finishing with the procession of all the nations,
Prize giving, music
And a fun evening for the coaches.
We must never forget that they don’t stand on the podium
But are the support for all the
Ups and downs, The highs and lows…
Ski racing is tough at the top…
Val’s policy is that it is never too early to teach Eco techniques.
So this morning, “Composting” for our under 3’s.
Not all boring figures and facts.
Puppets, Stories, Nursery rhymes.
This afternoon, at the other end of our age scale,
a nurse and podiatrist will be enlightening
Val and Tignes Seniors on diabetes,
Both prevention and treatment.
As part of the FACIM Foundations Literary Season,
This evening come to the Maison de Val at 18.00
and meet Paolo Bellomo
who will be talking about his first novel
which covers the travels of a
family fleeing following the murder of the father.
Bravely, or madly, he decided to write it in French
rather than his native Italian.
Generously, he will be let you buy copies
signed with a personalised message.
Paolo’s sponsor, The FACIM Foundation are worth a final mention.
It was started in Courchevel in 1970,
and supports artists, musicians and cultural events in the Savoie.
9.15
The Scara, popularly known as the Junior World Cup,
Continues on Bellevarde this morning.
FIS Under 14’s Super G
And Under 16’s Slalom
17.45-19.30
The main road will be closed again this evening,
for the procession of all the nations
That have taken part.
Followed by the prize giving, music,
then a fun evening for all the coaches.
15.00
Painting on the Snow
Why not release your creative soul, your artistic beast,
and paint on the snow on our Savonette nursery slope!
It is free. You must be over 4 years old, and children must bring a parent.
Don’t panic - the paints are all biodegradable.
15.30
Ever wondered what happens behind our scenes ?
You can take a tour of both the machines controlling the Solaise bubble lift
And our Snow factory…
There is not charge, but you must book at the Tourist Office.
18.00-19.30
As part of the FACIM Foundations Literary season,
come to the Maison de Val and meet Paolo Bellomo
who will be talking about his first novel,
which covers the travels of a family fleeing following
the murder of the father.
Generously, he will be let you buy signed copies.
While you are in the Maison de Val :
There are also 2, free, art exhibitions in the corridor towards the cinema.
"Raconte" (Tell me.)
Colourful cartoons, of thought-provoking encounters,
by famous Savoyarde artist Clément Rizzo
And
"Toutes les Vies se Val" (Everyone is important)
charcoal portraits of Avalins (Very Val residents)
by a local artist, Laura M.
These will be there until 4th May,
and you can visit whenever the Maison de Val is open.
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 phone +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 10.00 to 21.00.
The Tourist Office is open from 08.30 to 19.30.
The Multimedia Library is open from 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 15.00 to 18.00.
The Reservation Centre (On the Lower Ground Floor of the Tourist Office) is open from 08.30 to 19.00.
