Weather
Spring seems to have certainly sprung this week as we have yet another sunny day in store for you today, with just a few couds lurking around this morning but clearing by lunchtime.
The wind is almonst nonexistent, blowing very gently from the North West all day. Temperatures at 0900 were sitting at -9 in the village, -8 on the pisaillas glacier, and -4 on Bellevarde. We are expecting a maximum of 6 degrees in town today.
Ski Report:
In Le Fornet, everything will open except the piste tunnel.
On the Pissaillas glacier everything will open with no exceptions
Up in Solaise everything is open except the 3000 drag lift which remains closed and will stay closed until we have an extortioate amount of snow, enabling it to open.
Similarly on Bellevarde, everything is open including both Liasons with Tignes, chairs Tommeuse and Borsat.
All walking and ski touring trails are also open, of which we have two in Val D'Isere, Brinzei in La Daille and Ecureuil in solaise.
As is the beginners area, including the tobogganing area. Lastly, the expert border cross area is also open.
The avalanche risk is 2/5 today.
If you are thinking about heading off piste dont let your excitement overcome your sense, I must reiterate the fact that even when all safety precautions have been taken, the mountains are an unpredictable place where real danger occurs. Signs and warnings must be respected. It goes without saying but If you are heading off piste be sure to take the right equipment with you, including a transiever, shovel and probe. If youve got an experienced person why nopt pack one of those too, or even better hire a guide if you are not sure what you are doing. Nothing is more valuable than knowledge, and the mountains are not to be messed with.
Roads
This morning, the road was clear of snow and ice, however as always do take care when moving around on pavements. Ski boots and ice are not friends.
News
/// Orchestre Savoie Queen
Exciting news for any rock or classical music fans! The Orchestre des Pays de Savoie will present an exceptional concert in tribute to the British rock band Queen. "Bohemian Rhapsody," "I Want to Break Free," and "Don't Stop Me Now" will be played in their unique classical way, starting at 8 p.m. at the Henri Oreiller Conference Center. Reservations can be made until 6:30 p.m. at the Tourist Office. Tickets will also be available on-site from 7:30 p.m. dont hesitate to g along, this will surely be an entertaining evening.
/// Club des Sports Results
Last week, some young athletes from the Club des Sports of Val d'Isère ranked in the top 10 of various competitions.
For the women, Valentine Belmonte placed 8th and 4th in two giant slalom races at the FIS Elite events in Font Romeu. She achieved impressive results, including winning silver and placing 6th in two giant slalom events at the FIS Elite in Font Soldeu.
For the men, Augustin Berthet took 3rd place in the FIS Elite slalom in Valgrisenche, Italy, and finished 9th in another slalom race of the same competition.
The young athletes of the Club des Sports showed excellent performance during the U14 Bronze Cup in Tignes. In the first giant slalom, the top 5 was 100% Local: Timéo Lefranc won the race, Hélori Treffot took silver, and Sacha Falies came 3rd. They were followed by Ugo Perraud and Alexis Mathey.
In the second giant slalom, Hélori Treffot took 1st place, followed by Timéo Lefranc and Ugo Perraud. Sacha Falies finished 5th, and Alexis Mathey was 7th.
/// ESF Show
After the torchlit descent of the ski instructors in Val d'Isère last Tuesday, it’s now the ESF’s turn to offer its show at the foot of the Bellevarde Face. Starting at 6:45 p.m., ESF instructors will descend the legendary La Face with torches and perform a freestyle show. A hot drinks stand will also be available with a 2-euro deposit for an Ecocup. The gathering will conclude with the traditional fireworks display.
/// Oakley
Today and tomorrow, the famous eyewear brand Oakley invites snow sports enthusiasts to the snow front to discover and test their latest generation goggles and helmets. Some products featuring the latest technologies will be highlighted. The stand will also offer exclusive activations to win many prizes. The stand, located across from the Solaise gondola, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Events:
Every Tuesday from 6:30pm, Hotel Avancher are offering a musical 'Experience Tuesdays' ! A unique evening at the hotel bar, combining live music, a warm and cosy atmosphere by the fireplace. Tasty cocktails, gourmet aperitifs, and platters to share, while enjoying the talent of the guest artists. A perfect evening to relax, share, and vibrate to the rhythm of live music.
Les Fils à Maman offers you tomorrow Wednesday, The Parents' Dinner! Book your table from 7pm and enjoy a meal with your loved one or friends while your children are looked after by a team of entertainers, free of charge! Les Fils à Maman at the foot of Bellevarde on the snow front!
The Splendid Cinema:
8:30 p.m.: Bridget Jones: Mad About A Boy (original version in English with French subtitles)
The Media Library is open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Vie Val d'Is is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The town hall is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The central booking office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Tourist Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Aquasport Center is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Red Train (La Daille – Le Fornet): First departure from La Daille at 7 a.m., running every 5 minutes until 6 p.m. Night buses from La Daille from 7:50 p.m. to 2:10 a.m., and from 8:10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. from Fornet. A shuttle every 10 minutes until 8 p.m., then every 20 minutes until 2:30 a.m.
Blue Train (Rond-point des pistes – Legettaz): From 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., every 15 minutes.
Yellow Train (Le Coin – Le Manchet): Departure from Le Coin at 8:28 a.m., last arrival at Rond-point des pistes at 11:20 p.m. Every 20 minutes.
Purple Train (Val d'Isère – Tignes): First departure from the new bus station at 7:55 a.m., last departure at 6:20 p.m. Two stops are scheduled, La Reculaz and Villaret du Nial. The purple train does not stop at La Daille.
