WEATHER
Another sunny ski day though clouds
are returning at the end of the afternoon.
A South Westerly wind will gust at up to 30 km/hour.
At 9.50 the temperature is
- -5° in the Village.
- 0° on Solaise.
- -4° on Pisaillas.
The maximum temperature at 2000 metres will be +4°
ROAD NEWS
Following last Saturday's landslide near Moutier,
hopefully around noon today the RN 90
will open at least one lane heading towards us.
Possibly two...
They have not been tardy reopening the road.
They need to make sure the protective concrete wall is safe
and have put in a second.
They also need to check that the road is strong enough
to support the high volume of traffic,
which is going to several resorts, not just Val,
as it may have been damaged when they blasted the cliff.
Just in case people get stuck, they are putting in place
plans for emergency accommodation.
Apologies to anyone affected.
Life in mountains can be complicated
We have your safety at our hearts.
Maybe be prepared for a slower journey than usual with
tasty snacks and Radioval playing.
If you are driving this weekend
make sure your car is equipped for snow.
Imagine getting past the landslide, only to slide on snow.
SKI REPORT
For the most up-to-date information please click here
Here are the highlights of the ski report.
It is ALWAYS good to be skiing in Val
even better with our current conditions.
sun, snow and just about everything is open.
Will just mention the very few exceptions.
ON BELLEVARDE
If the Santons is closed, don't ski under the ropes
as you may end up being buried by an avalanche
and have grumpy experts, whose advice you ignored,
putting their lives at risk, digging you out.
If jumps and bumps are your thing, most of the Snow Park is open.
A few more tasty obstacles will be added this weekend.
The Brinzei touring track has been nicely prepared
in advance of tonights avaline trax race.
A grooming machine broke down while flattening the G.
There is a dangerous area which they are fixing.
Don't go onto it until it opens
There is training on the Raye, but it will then be open for you to enjoy.
ON SOLAISE
Only the 3000 draglift and piste are closed.
It is very steep and nothing protects it from the wind.
It won't open until there is a huge wind less dump of snow.
The S and the Marmottons were not groomed
LE FORNET
Everything will except the Tunnel
and lower part of the Vallon.
The Foret is never groomed.
The good news is that the Signal draglift pylon has been replaced.
It is having a final test this morning.
All going well it will then be open for you to use.
ON PISAILLAS
The top of the Montets is closed, but you can ski the lower section.
The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5, which has dropped as we have not
had any new snow, or much wind, in the last few days.
It is still a risk, particularly if you tour far from our pistes
onto untracked northern slopes
where are still wind slabs which could send you in a spin.
If you fancy skiing off piste, look carefully at your intrepid companions.
Any use if things go badly wrong ?
Do they all at least have beep, probe and shovel, and
know how to use them ? Practised this year ?
Any doubts ?
Stay on piste, or book to ski with, and learn from, a mountain guide.
If you are going to Tignes use the Tommeuse or Borsat chairlifts.
There are tracks prepared for
cross country skiers in the Manchet Valley and Lac Ouillette.
All our walking paths are open.
LOCAL NEWS
Last night was the AGM of the Vie Val d’Is.
We told you yesterday that it would be more fun
than an ordinary dull AGM, and it didn’t disappoint.
What a friendly group !
Hard working and dedicated to improving the lives of the
58 nationalities who work here.
Only a few are paid, volunteers do the rest of the work,
and each year they continue to add more events and activities.
Including musical spectaculars and help for the environment,
and support for our diverse communities.
Care and attention even went as far as the
drinks and delicious nibbles.
Shame that only about 0.5% of the 4300 members
could attend, to vote and show your appreciation.
It is only once a year…
Are you a ski tourer ready for a challenge ?
The Avaline Trax Ski Mountaineering Race
takes place again this evening.
Good luck to the fiercely fit 100 or so who this evening will zoom 480 vertical metres
through la Daille forest, before arriving at the top of the bubble.
They will be rewarded at the Tontons restaurant in
with well-deserved refreshment, and prizes.
There are 2 categories ….
The carefully timed must belong to the mountain sport organisations FFME or FFCAM
or be able to produced medical certificates when registering.
The rest of the pack leave the bottom of the bubble at 17.45 so have a 30 minute headstart.
Keen ? It is only 12 euros and you can register online at Valsport.org.
Yesterday the square in Val Village was transformed into a fun cross country track
with bumps and banks.
For a second time this season,
a junior race was added for the under 12's.
The 15 teams of adults, and 10 junior pairs
raced their hearts out.
There were spills and thrills,
before the 10 laps of
for the youngsters Team Jackson
put their heads high on the podium,
while Luna managed 24 laps to win the adult race.
Inspired ?
Get fighting fit, Mentally and physically
before the next race on 12 March.
Many thanks to Borasso and
Intersport for lending the necessary kit.
The American, fiercely franchophile, author Douglas Kennedy
is at the Crazy Barmes this evening
talking about his new book which covers the thorny subject of
Trump's fractured America.
More information follows under Today's Events.
18.00
Val Trophy Challenge
Come and try out our new E buggy circuit on the roof of the Swimming pool and sports centre.
Bring your competitive spirit, come alone or as part of a team and win that trophy !
You must be over 14.
It costs 49 euros a person, and there is a maximum of 16 people.
17.45
The Avaline Trax
This famous nightime ski touring race is back this evening
with a climb of 480 vertical metres
from the bottom of La Daille to the top of the bubble.
You can race on your own, with a partner or in a group.
It will be a beautiful and fun race up,
before finishing with refreshments, and prize giving,
at the Tontons Restaurant in the Val Square in La Daille.
12 euros.
There are two categories ….
The carefully timed start at 18.15
and must have produced medical certificates when registering,
or be members of the mountain organisations FFME or FFCAM.
The rest start 30 minutes earlier, at 17.45
The fastest will win prizes.
If you are tempted register ASAP at :
Valsport.org
19.00
Come to Crazy Barmes and meet the American author, Douglas Kennedy.
He will be talking about his new book
« Ailleurs, c'est moi »
Douglas is a major, longstanding franchophile.
In 2022 he accompanied President Marcron on his trip to Washington.
Several years ago, while at a French Literary event he was stung to be described as
« quite refined for an American »
even though it was meant as a compliment.
He has since investigated what it means to be American,
especially in the fractured society of Trump's USA.
He tells us his book is part novel, part autobiography and part road trip,
through an America both brilliant and stupid (his words not mine).
A portrait of the American soul.
It should be an interesting evening, and popular
Remember to reserve.....
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 19.00.
The Reservation Centre (On the Lower Ground Floor of the Tourist Office) is open from 08.30 to 19.00.
