Weather:
Today is looking like relatively average weather especially after the glorious week we have had. This morning may be breifly sunny however the sky will cast over mid morning, ahead of a few raindrops around midday. We do hope that a couple of centimetres of snow will fall at altitude. The skies should then clear this afternoon.
The wind will be very light and prevailing from the south east, however it may gust up to 50kmh on the peaks.
Temperatures will remain very mild with a maximum around 11 degrees today in town.
At 09:00 Temperatures were sitting at 7 degrees in town, 0 degrees on the Pisaillas Glacier and 3 degrees on Bellevarde.
Ski Report:
In Le Fornet sector, everything is open today except piste Tunnel which remains closed, piste Foret has also now closed.
Pistes Signal, Table d'Orientation and Petit Bois have not been piste bashed.
On the Pissaillas Glacier, everything is open and groomed today with no exceptions.
Up in Solaise everything will open today except the 3000 drag lift which is still closed due to lack of snow and piste Marmottons which is now closed indefinitely.
Piste Arcelle which is the piste that drops down into the Manchet Valley will open late today and close early, we expect it to be skiable between the hours of 11:00 and 16:00.
Pistes Cugnai and the S have not been groomed.
There is also a chance that the L may close later due to avalanche risk. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.
As for Bellevarde, pistes Santons, Epaule du Charvet and G are now closed for the rest of the season. The bottom of the Diabold blue going into La Daille is also closed.
There is a race on OK Orange this morning so the OK will be available to ski later today.
Some of the walking trails are still open, including Col d l'Iseran, Pont St Charles, Lac de l'Ouillette, Manchet and Marmots.
The cross country trail in the Manchet Valley is open.
..And the ski touring trail Brinzei in La Daille is now closed however Ecureuil is open but due to the lack of snow and frequency of required kick turns we recommend it to experts only.
The avalanche risk is 2/5 today but always take all safety precautions if you are planning an off piste adventure. Be extra careful at the moment as it has been warm for a while the snow is unpredictable.
And, take extra care as the thin snow cover means there is a fair amount of rock exposure. Take care for your own safety and to care for your skis... no one wants to shred them right at the end of the season!
Most importantly, dont forget your avalanche kit, including your transiever, shovel and probe.
Roads:
This morning, the road surfaces were clear.
Visitor Numbers
For this second week of the French school holiday period, the resort’s occupancy rate will be 49%, with a total of 42,800 overnight stays. The town will also welcome holidaymakers from Belgium, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland. This will be the last big week of April, which will also be marked by the launch of the "Ski and Chill" period, featuring numerous events and activities organized by Val d’Isère Tourism and local businesses.
Road Traffic
According to forecasts for the department’s roads, traffic difficulties are expected. Today, traffic will be disrupted from 12 PM to 8 PM for departures and from 10 AM to 2 PM for arrivals. Tomorrow, traffic is expected to flow smoothly unless unexpected events occur. This weekend, 62 vehicles are expected on our Tarentaise roads, both inbound and outbound.
STVI Open Day
Val d'Isère Téléphériques hosted an open day yesterday which attracted around 50 people for its second edition. Visitors were able to discover different professions, meet and chat with the teams, and for those more interested and curious, visit the ticket offices, the behind-the-scenes of the Olympique lift, and the snow workshop. The event aims to recruit new staff. There are 4 seasonal positions and 2 permanent positions available for next season.
Val d’Isère Téléphériques employs 310 staff in winter, 160 in summer, and just under 100 permanent employees. During the open day, the HR department collected six paper applications and recorded about 15 via a QR code on display. Last year, about 20 applications were received, resulting in around 10 interviews and 4 hires.
Low Countries Championships
The Low Countries Championships continue on the OK and Orange slopes. Yesterday, Belgium held its junior slalom championships.
In the men’s category, British skier Zak Carrick-Smith took the win, followed by Frenchman Flavio Vitale and Canadian William St-Germain. Nicolas Hotermans was crowned Belgian junior champion.
In the women’s category, French skier Marjolaine Ollier took first place, followed by Swiss Faye Buff and Belgian Kim Vanreusel, who became the Belgian junior champion.
From Val d’Isère: Lila Rivet placed 36th, Augustin Berthet came 16th, Aloïs Lefranc placed 35th, and Anthony Moris withdrew during the first run.
Today, Denmark takes over with its junior giant slalom championships.
CCAS Seniors’ Meal
To end the winter in style, CCAS seniors are invited to share a lunch together tomorrow at a village restaurant.
Menu: ricotta and smoked tomme ravioli, chicken supreme with brioche stuffing, and blueberry tartlet.
Booking center open from 8:30 AM to 7 PM
Tourist Office open from 8:30 AM to 8 PM
Aquasportif Center open from 10 AM to 9 PM
April 19 and 20: Two days of celebration and great BEATS await you on the Signal terrace!
Saturday, April 19: House music legends DJ Gregory and DJ Yellow from Paris — get ready to dance to unforgettable groovy sets!
Sunday, April 20: Hypnotic sounds from Chambord and dance vibes from David Dee!
Continue the experience in a laid-back atmosphere in the heart of the village. After Party at Diling Diling from 9 PM to 2 AM!
Don’t miss the END-OF-SEASON PARTY!
Red train (La Daille – Le Fornet): First departure from La Daille at 7 AM, every 5 minutes until 6 PM. Night buses run from La Daille 7:50 PM–2:10 AM and from Le Fornet 8:10 PM–2:30 AM. Every 10 minutes until 8 PM, then every 20 minutes until 2:30 AM.
Blue train (Rond-point des pistes – Legettaz): Runs from 8:30 AM to 11 PM, every 15 minutes.
Yellow train (Le Coin – Le Manchet): Starts at Le Coin at 8:28 AM, last arrival at Rond-point des pistes at 11:20 PM. Runs every 20 minutes.
Purple train (Val d’Isère – Tignes): First departure from the new bus station at 7:55 AM, last at 6:20 PM. Stops at La Reculaz and Villaret du Nial. Does not stop at La Daille.
