English Weather, News, and Events - April 08, 2025

Weather

The forecast predicts a full 12 hours of glorious sun today, alongside light winds and mild temperatures.
We are expecting a maximum temperatures around 7 degrees, with winds almost negligible in town but gusting up to 30kmh from the North West on the peaks.

At 09:00:

It was... -2 degrees on Bellevarde, 2 degrees in town, and  0 degrees on the Pisaillas glacier.
Best not forget your sunnies and suncream as the UV index is set to reach 7 around lunchtime today.

A sunny spring ski day is on the cards for you today if you are heading out on to the hill.


In Le Fornet sector, everything is open today except the piste tunnel which remains closed. Pistes Pre-chemin, Petit bois  and Foret have not been piste bashed.



On the Pissaillas Glacier, everything is open and groomed today.



Up in Solaise everything is open except the 3000 drag lift which is still closed due to lack of snow, and piste marmottons which I snow closed for the rest of the season.
Piste S has not been bashed, and there is a risk that the L may close later due to avalanche risk.


As for Bellevarde, everything is open except the very bottom of piste Joseray. There is also a change OK Orange may close later due to avalanche risk so again stay alert for updates.

There is a chance that piste Santons may close later as in this warmer spring weather the avalanche risk is a lot higher.
If you are planning on heading down santons keep your eyes peeled for the sign at the top of bellevarde with the updates.
 You can take epaule du charvet if you are a good skiier, then cut across to the bottom of santons to get back to Val d'isere.

The cross country trails are open, however a few walking trails have now closed. Today the open ones are Les Marmottes, Manchet multiactivity trail, Lac Ouillette, Joseray, pont st charles and col de l'iseran.
 
The ski touring trails Brinzei in La Daille is now closed for the season, and Ecuriel up Solaise is open but we recommend it to experts only as there is minimal snow and technical kick turns are required very regularly as it is a very narrow path.


The avalanche risk is 2/5 today and I realised that if you make this a percentage it is a 40% chance of an off piste avalanche which does make you realise how significant it is....
Always take all safety precautions if you are planning an off piste adventure.

Dont forget all your avalanche kit, This includes your transiever, shovel and probe.

You could also hire a guide if you are not sure what you are doing!

Thats all for now. I will be back at 09:40 with the weather.

Roads

This morning, the road surfaces were clear.

News

This morning, the roads were clear. Maintenance work on the Siaix Tunnel equipment on the RN 90 is scheduled to ensure the safety of the structure and its users. The work will take place until Friday, April 11, from 10 PM to 5 AM. This project will result in changes to traffic circulation, including:
Closure of the Siaix Tunnel in both directions
A detour for light vehicles via RD 220 and RD 88 through Notre-Dame du Pré
Prohibition of the detour for vehicles over 3.5 tons or longer than 5 meters, except emergency services, due to the geometry of the route.

Public Meeting: 2025 Works
A reminder that today at 6 PM at Cinéma Le Splendid, the mayor invites Val d'Isère residents to a public information meeting regarding the construction projects scheduled from May to November. It is already confirmed that work on the Saut Tunnel will begin April 22 and continue in several phases until the end of summer. More details to come soon.

Municipal Council
The April municipal council meeting took place yesterday morning. Ten agenda items were discussed with 13 elected officials present. Before starting, a moment of silence was held in memory of Jean-Charles Boraso, a former council member who recently passed away.
The mayor then announced that Gérard Mattis will be resigning due to health issues. Fifteen decisions taken by the mayor were announced. Some raised concern, such as the tunnel work during the tourist season, which may affect access to the resort.
Officials also praised the Little Big Festival, which brought together many locals and seasonal workers during the busy winter season, and highlighted the importance of Vie Val d'Is in the community.
The opening and closing dates for the 2025/2026 winter season were announced:
→ Saturday, November 29, 2025 – Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Local direct tax rates will remain unchanged for 2025. A bonus incentive was approved for early childhood sector professionals.
The full council report is available on the municipal website. The next meeting will take place on Monday, May 5.

Val d'Isère Sports Club Results
Last week, young athletes from the Val d'Isère Sports Club competed in various regional events:
Women:
At the Grand Prix Intersport in Tignes:
Romane Denaud placed 8th in the Super G U16.
In Super G U18-U21-U30, Coline Quartier took silver, Romane Moriano 8th, and Caroline Bosonfollowed.
At the FIS Championships of the Low Countries in Val d'Isère:
Lila Rivet finished 9th in the Super G Women’s ranking.
Men:
Ken Caillot just missed the podium in downhill and came 9th in Super G at the French Championships in Méribel.
At Tignes’ Grand Prix Intersport:
Léo Ysten won the Super G U18-U21-U30
Jules Servant got bronze
Titouan Clair placed 5th, Paul Clément Marsala 8th, and Matéo Daubin followed.
Scara race results are  on our website.

Low Countries Championships
As previously announced, the Low Countries Championships are being held this week on the OK and Orange slopes.
On Sunday, Luxembourg opened its national championships:
In Men’s Giant Slalom, Swiss skiers Nick Spoerri and Semyel Bissig placed first and second, with Canadian William St-Germain third.
Joachim Keglian was crowned Luxembourg's national champion.
In Women’s Giant Slalom, Franziska Gritsch (Austria) won, followed by Gwyneth Ten Raa(Luxembourg) and Kim Vanreusel (Belgium).
Val d’Isère locals: Lila Rivet 9th, Aloïs Lefranc 34th, Anthony Moris did not finish.
Yesterday, Belgium held its Giant Slalom:
Men: French skier Lio Baraldi won, followed by Spoerri and St-Germain. Nicolas Hotermans became Belgian national champion.
Women: Axelle Chevrier (France) placed 1st, followed by Gritsch and June Brand (France). Kim Vanreusel won the Belgian national title.
Val locals: Valentine Belmonte 25th, Lila Rivet 27th, Augustin Berthet 31st, Aloïs Lefranc 48th, Ken Caillot DNF in run 1.
Today, Luxembourg is back on the slopes for a FIS slalom race.

Val d'Isère Eagles
The symbol of the resort, the eagles, will be present today at the summit of Solaise. They will fly in our mountains with their falconers for a magical and timeless experience.
Appearances: 11 AM and 4:30 PM
Shows: 12:30 PM, 2 PM, and 3:30 PM at the top of the Solaise gondola
The event is free, but a lift pass is required to access the area.

Leo
Léo Taillefer shone at the French Paragliding and Ski Championships. Last weekend in Saint Gervais Mont Blanc, the Avalin put on a beautiful aerial and gliding show, finishing third after 5 rounds and competing against 26 pilots. Eliot Nochez took home the title of French champion, while Nico Tuaz finished in second place.
Lili
A quick correction about the senior ski outing: Lili Pouchkine is not the oldest resident of Val d’Isère.