WEATHER
Nice bright day, though it may cloud over later.
The wind may blow at up to 30 kilometers per hour
Temperature is a bit warmer than yesterday.
At 9.30 the temperature is
- -1° in the Village.
- +2° on Solaise.
- +1° on Bellevarde.
- -2° on Pisaillas.
The wind is currently gusting at less than 15 kilometers per hour.
ROADS
No problems are expected on our roads today.
BUT another busy change over weekend.
So likely to be busy-ish this evening, and very busy tomorrow.
If you can delay your departure, why not use the “Free” extra day,
If you bought a 6-day pass,
and be in 7th heaven
as Saturdays are a very good day to be skiing.
SKI REPORT
For the most up-to-date information please click here.
Here are the highlights of the ski report.
Nearly everything is open and most pistes were groomed last night.
Only 1 lift and 2 pistes will be closed all day.
ON BELLEVARDE
The upper parts of the OK and Orange, and the Raye
will be closed this morning for training
before opening for everyone.
The Santons may close later due to the risk of avalanche.
If the sun warms the surface too much,
the Boarder Cross and Monde du Gypaete may close.
The lower part of the Epaule du Charvet and the G were not groomed.
The Brinzei touring track is in great condition.
If it is too short, Pisteur Gerard recommends doing it 4 times.
ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste are closed.
The S, Cugnai and Marmottons were not groomed.
For tourers -the Ecureuil track is never groomed.
LE FORNET
Everything is open except the Tunnel.
The Foret is never groomed.
The Petit Bois and Signal were also not groomed last night.
ON PISAILLAS
Everything is open and groomed.
NURSERY SLOPE
Everything is open and groomed, including the tobogganing area.
The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5. Low risk but not no risk, especially as it is warmer today.
The biggest risk off piste at moment is falling onto something hard,
as the snow cover is not all deep and fluffy.
If tempted to ski off piste : look closely at your group.
Do they all have a beep, probe and shovel ?
Know how to use them and practised recently ?
Could they help you in an emergency ?
Listen to any doubts…Stay on piste or book to ski with a mountain guide.
For anyone who needs help, on or off piste, the number for the ski patrol
is on the back of your lift pass. Why not put it into your phone ?
If you are going to Tignes use the Tommeuse or Borsat chairlifts.
Pisteur Gerard would also like to remind you to control your speed
particularly approaching the nursery slope at the bottom of the Face
as there are a lot of children.
Also in the quiet zones, and the Monde du Gypaete.
“Non-beginners” have the Expert boarder cross to zoom down.
All of our walking, multi activity and cross country tracks are open
BUT the Pont de St Charles may close later if it warms up enough to
make the experts worry about an avalanche burying you.
IF ANY of our pistes or tracks are closed
It is ALWAYS for a very good reason
Do not nip under the ropes…..
Go somewhere else.
LOCAL NEWS
Ski tourers ! Pack an overnight bag !
The refuge « du Fonds des Fours in the peaceful heart of the
Vanoise National Park
is open from today until the 27th April.
More than 500 lucky comedy lovers enjoyed the 2 sell out sessions
Of the Paname Comedy Club last night.
Another laugh out loud opportunity next Thursday.
Yesterday evening 50 people were at the Crazy Barms
to meet the director, and author, Claude Lelouch.
He covered his career, from first camera to today,
his passion for the cinema and included some good
film related anecdotes.
There is another Literary soirée organised by the
Barmes de l’Ours at Crazy Barms this evening.
Meet the author Valėrie Perrin.
As an aside she is also a photographer and used to work with
last night’s author Claude Lelouche.
Valėrie will be talking about her latest novel “TATA”.
This starts with a phone call from the police,
breaking the news that her aunt has died.
Sad news indeed, but also surprising,
as she had buried the same aunt 3 years ago.
Aunt Collette clearly wasn’t quite as boring as she had believed.
Be sure to book as 40 places have already been sold.
Yesterday evening, around 200 children took part in
“The Little Torches” Charity event.
150 French ski resorts hosted lantern descents,
raising money so that underprivileged and sick children
can also enjoy our mountains.
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.
3 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 for women.
There are a lot more competitive spirits than that here on holiday at the moment,
so if you want to experience the thrill of racing
don’t hang around – put your skates on and
get to the Club de Sports to register ASAP.
You can find the Club office next to the ticket office
between the bottom of the Olympique and Solaise bubbles.
18.00 this evening there is an art workshop in the cosy studio,
up the back stairs behind the Church.
This is led by local artist and Val’s own amazing art teacher Rozenn Roszak.
This evening’s session is based on the Arno Stern philosophy.
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.
Children must be at least 5 years old.
Adults are also welcomed.
Please book at the Tourist Office.
Sunny day so ….Don’t forget your sun cream….
Until 16.00 ISDIN reps will be on the snow front
Inviting you to try their sun cream products.
Visit them as you may win a prize.
09.00 – 16.00
Don’t forget your sun cream….
You can try ISDIN sun cream products
as their representatives will be on the snow front .
Visit them as you may win a prize.
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.
18.00
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.
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.
19.00
There is another literary soirée organised by the Hotel Barmes de L’Ours at Crazy Barms.
Meet The author Valerie Perrin.
As an aside, she is also a photographer and used to work with last night’s author Claude Lelouche.
Valėrie will be talking about her latest novel “TATA”.
This starts with a phone call from the police,
breaking the news that her aunt has died.
Sad news indeed, but also surprising,
as she had buried the same aunt 3 years ago.
Aunt Collette clearly wasn’t quite as boring as she had believed.
15 euros
Don’t forget to book.
+33 (0)4 79 41 37 00
reception@hotellesbarmes.com.
La Corniche.
This local restaurant, just behind the Church
so a mere snow ball’s throw from the snow front,
has a sunny terrace sheltered from the wind
that is open for lunch.
Come and try their delicious traditional Savoyard dishes.
Don't forget to book.
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.
