WEATHER
We woke to 15 centimetres of snow in town, and 20 cm on the slopes.
Even deeper where the wind had blown it around.
Sunny, blue sky day but windy, particularly this morning.
We were told it would be
Up to 100 km/hour but at 8.15 it hit 155 km/hour on the glacier….
It is cool, and has got cooler in the last hour.f
At 9.50 the temperature is
- -4° in the Village.
- -10° on Solaise.
- -12° on Bellevarde.
- -15° on Pisaillas.
The maximum temperature at 2000 metres will be -1°
Have something to protect your face, as -12 can feel -24 with the wind.
It could be chilly on a chairlift.
ROADS
Care if driving out of Val.
There was an accident at the junction of the Tignes Dam this morning.
If you have to go this morning, leave plenty of time
Another busy change over weekend, so expect plenty of traffic .
If you can leave early tomorrow, do.
Though much better if you can leave late,
and enjoy a sneaky extra day on the slopes
Remember the 6 day lift pass includes a free 7th day….
SKI REPORT
For the most up-to-date information please click here.
Here are the highlights of the ski report.
Today’s sun and blue sky is a treat, but the wild and wicked wind
is affecting the lifts, particularly in Le Fornet and on the Pisaillas glacier.
Keep an eye on the noticeboards when you are out.
Most pistes were groomed at sometime during the night,
but many were then snowed on.
Beginners beware !
The easier pistes were groomed this morning,
but may still have fresh snow on the smooth base.
As the day goes on, the slopes may be more ‘chopped up’
and snow heavier, particularly on the lower slopes.
So save your spirit, and knees - when you are tired get the lift down.
Several pistes are closed due to a risk of avalanche.
If a piste has been closed, after careful consideration
By our experts, for your safety, do not ski it !
ON BELLEVARDE
The big bumps in the Snow Park probably won’t open
as 100 km/hour winds make them dangerous.
ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste are closed.
The "up and over" taking you to and from le Fornet is not yet open at 10.30.
LE FORNET
Wind………..Everything may open, except the Tunnel.
Though at 10.30 you can only ski on the lower slopes.
ON PISAILLAS
Wind…………
Nothing is open…….. yet…………..
The teams who look after us on the slopes are not being
Mean, difficult or plain wimpy.
The wind was 155 km/hour just after 08.00.
But has dropped to 100.
ON THE NURSERY SLOPE
Everything is open Including the Tobogganing area.
The avalanche risk today is 3 out of 5.
This is not a medium risk, but a considerable risk.
Never underestimate the bad effect the wind has had blowing snow around.
There are slabs, hidden but ready to move.
Don’t be on one when it does…
If tempted by skiing off piste.
Think very carefully - your friends…….
Do they all have a beep, probe and shovel,
know how to use them, have they practiced regularly and recently ?
Any doubts ? Stay on piste or book to ski with a mountain guide.
If you are going to Tignes
use the Tommeuse or Borsat chairlifts
All our walking, multi activity and cross country tracks are open
But the wind may stop you going up.
Avalanches don’t go around walkers, so
the Pont St Charles and Les Sources may close later.
Val have launched a “rule reminder” campaign.
So everyone can feel safe on our slopes.
Easiest rule to remember :
The skier arriving from above is always responsible for avoiding those below.
When overtaking, leave way more space than you could possibly think is necessary.
Injuring yourself is a shame
Injuring anyone else is a crime.
Please ski in control, at all times, at all speeds.
Faster does not mean you are a better skier.
LOCAL NEWS
Yesterday we mentioned the problems people who live and work here
are having with the cost of living, worryingly with the cost of eating.
Another workshop was held yesterday,
looking at ways to help
including cookery classes, a recipe booklet and
further reductions on the price of essential items.
If we don’t look after the people who live here,
it won’t be a such a fun and happy place for our visitors.
The first evening this season of the famous Parisian
Panamay Comedy Club had 440 people roaring with laughter.
Next chance …Next Thursday.
4 different comedians, plenty of new jokes.
It is the Dynastar Trophy competition his evening
on the Savonnette slope.
This famous race is only for holiday makers
NOT for secret semi-pro or pro skiers.
By that I mean if you belong to an Alpine Ski Club
or are on a ski training course you must not compete
It is a single-elimination parallel slalom with
Three simple categories – men, women, children.
Winners will receive a prize from Val d’isėres partner, Dynastar,
who will also donate a pair of skis for the raffle.
There isn’t a fee to enter but there are only
32 places for men and children and 16 places for women,
and there are a lot more people than that here
on holiday at the moment.
So if you want to experience the thrill of racing
get to the Club de Sports to register ASAP.
Tonight In the cinema Xavier Cailhol,
both mountain guide and Phd student
Is leading a conference on the effects of climate change
for our mountains and glaciers.
He will be looking at the future …
of the mountain ranges, skiing and climbing.
It starts at 20.30, and is free to attend.
18.00 this evening
There is an art workshop in the studio up the back stairs behind the Church.
This is led by local artist and Val’s own amazing art teacher, Rozenn Roszak.
This evenings session is based on the Arno Stern philosophy.
All about freedom ….. make marks, play with colours, enjoy the process.
No judgement.
In a world where our children are constantly taking exams,
being graded, compared and contrasted
this is a time for them to express their inner joy.
Maximum of 10.
Children must be at least 5 years old.
Adults are also welcomed.
Please book at the Tourist Office.
From today until Sunday the famous Italian brand EA7
are at the bottom of the nursery slope showcasing their
new collection.
You could try out skis and snowboards,
or just hangout, relax in the lounge area
while their DJ entertains you.
17.45
Dynastar Trophy:
This race is open to all holidaymakers, and only to holidaymakers, who want to discover the pleasures of competition in alpine skiing on a parallel slalom on the Savonnette slope.
The are three categories: children, women and men.
The winners of each category will receive a Dynastar prize.
A pair of skis to be won in the draw for the men's and women's competitions.
It is free to enter but there are only 32 places for men and children and 16 places for women, and there are a lot more people than that here on holiday at the moment, so if you want to experience the thrill of racing don’t hang around – get to the Club de Sports office to register ASAP.
09.30
EA7 Winter Tour 2025
From today until Sunday the famous Italian brand EA7
are at the bottom of the nursery slope showcasing their
new collection.
You could try out skis and snowboards,
or just hangout, relax in the lounge area
while their DJ entertains you.
18.00 - 19.00
Art workshop
In the studio up the back stairs behind the Church.
This is led by local artist and Val’s own amazing art teacher, Rozenn Roszak.
This evenings session is based on the Arno Stern philosophy.
All about freedom ….. make marks, play with colours, enjoy the process.
No judgement.
In a world where our children are constantly taking exams,
being graded, compared and contrasted
this is a time for them to express their inner joy.
Max of 10.
Children must be at least 5 years old,
But adults are also welcomed.
The 20 euro charge includes everything you need.
Please book at the Tourist Office.
20.30
Conference on the effects of climate change.
Tonight In the cinema Xavier Cailhol,
both mountain guide and phd student
Is leading this evenings discussion looking at
the future …
of the mountain ranges, glaciers, skiing and climbing.
It starts at 20.30, and is free to attend.
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 17.00.
The Association for Employees in Val d’Isère (Vie Val Dis) is open from 09.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 16.00.
The Reservation Centre (On the Lower Ground Floor of the Tourist Office) is open from 08.30 to 19.00.
