WEATHER
There was a good freeze last night, but another warm sunny day,
Hitting 0° at 3000 metres this afternoon.
Any wind blowing from the North East will be noticeable rather than strong.
At 9.50 the temperature is already.
- +4° in the Village.
- +1° on Solaise.
- +3° on Bellevarde.
- -2° on Pisaillas.
ROADS
We are not expecting any problems during the day but if you are travelling during the night, read carefully.
Work is starting on the Siaix Tunnel, on the road between Albertville and Bourg, near Aime.
Much needed and will improve the drainage, lighting, electrics, signals and entilation.
The tunnel will be closed, in both directions, tonight 22.00 – 05.00.
There will be a diversion via Notre Dame du Pré
but nothing over 3.5 tons or longer than 5 metres,
unless you are driving a rescue vehicle.
As always, when approaching roadworks
Slow down
Don’t run them over the work folk…..
SKI REPORT
For the most up-to-date information please click here.
Here are the highlights of the ski report.
Not a bad day to be skiing !
Sun, most pistes opened and groomed and only one lift closed.
Never forget that the snow higher up is always better at this time of year.
The lower slopes can be frozen hard in morning,
and melted into deep sticky slush in the afternoon.
Luckily we have fast comfy lifts to get you down
without stressing your knees, or losing your sense of humour.
ON BELLEVARDE
There is training on upper parts of the OK and Orange this morning.
The Brinzei touring track and
the lower parts of the Diebold, G, Epapule du Charvet are closed.
The Santons is also listed as closed - suspect this is because of the risk of avalanche.
ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste and
The Marmottons are closed all day.
The Ecurreil touring track is never groomed, and pretty “Technical” at the moment
so only for expert tourers.
The Arcelle may or may not open as the bottom is thin in width and snow.
LE FORNET
Everything is open except the Tunnel
The Foret,
Petit Bois
And Signal were not groomed.
ON PISAILLAS
Everything is open.
All the slopes were groomed.
NURSERY SLOPE
Everything is groomed, Including the tobogganing track.
The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5.
If you are heading off piste – do all your companions
Know what they are doing, and are slick with their beep, probe and shovel ?
Remember it may be the one with the knowledge that is injured or buried.
SUNSHINE can cause trouble !
You will need to follow it carefully if you are looking for perfect Spring skiing.
THINK Time, temperature and exposure of the slope.
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 in the Manchet Valley were groomed.
Those on the top of Solaise are also open and in good condition.
For walkers, the tracks at Pont St Charles and the Manchet are open
But why not take the lifts up and enjoy the breathtaking views
along the Col de L’iseran, France’s highest mountain pass ?
LOCAL NEWS
On the OK and Orange, the ski championships for the “Flat Countries” continue.
Yesterday it was the Belgium National Slaloms,
Finishing with an Austrian squeezed on the podium between 2 Frenchmen.
A French lady won their race, followed by a Swiss,
and in 3rd place a Belgium lady.
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Disability Act,
The president of the French Paralympic Committee awarded our
Vanoise National Park a Trophy recognising their efforts
towards inclusion and making this beautiful area accessible to all.
On Tuesday, 3 friends were rewarded for loyally and regularly returning to Val.
Maxime Lescop, a copper medal for 15 years
And silvers to Gwen et Pierre-Yves Loaëc for more than 20.
This afternoon our seniors are touring the Fire Station
and having a First aid refresher.
You might not know this, unlike in the UK, our multiskilled French Pompiers
spend more of their time with the injured and sick
than calming flames.
Finally, Yesterday’s Water Day made a
Spectacular, sparkly, splash
with 60 mermaids amongst the 750
who enjoyed the weird, wonderful, watery activities.
14.00 – 17.00
Bring your binoculars and come to the bottom of le Fornet cable car
to meet rangers from the Bailletaz park.
They will pleased to introduce you to our local wildlife.
No charge and stay as long as the rangers !
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.
Also at 15.00, creative, family friendly and free.
In the Maison de Val you can learn how to decorate wood using a laser.
You do need to book by phoning +33 4 79 06 29 20
or emailing mediatheque@valdisere.fr the library.
While you are in Maison de Val,
there are also 2, free, art exhibitions in the corridor towards the cinema.
“Raconte” (Tell us…).
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.
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.
From 18.00 there is a vernissage in Galerie Jane Griffiths, just opposite the church.
Come and enjoy this month's selection of Contemporary Art.
Expect a warm welcome and drink from Jane and her team
who are always ready to share their arty enthusiasm
and expert knowledge.
Everyone welcome, no charge.
If you could be tempted by a job with the lift company next year….
Tomorrow, 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.
To the public from 12.00 as the local children are having their swimming lessons before midday.
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.
