WEATHER
Mixed day, cloudy with some clear sky, though that is described as rare.
However at 9.00 we can see blue skies through our window.
It will snow above 1500 metres :
5-20 centimetres is predicted, depending on where and when it falls.
There will be a light southerly wind, and it is warmish for winter.
At 8.00 the temperature is
- 0° in the Village.
- -4° on Solaise.
- -5° on Bellevarde.
- -9° on Pisaillas.
ROADS
No problems are expected on our roads today.
SKI REPORT
For the most up-to-date information please click here.
Here are the highlights of the ski report.
Nearly everything is both open and groomed.
Only 1 lift will be closed all day.
ON BELLEVARDE
Epaule du Charvet was not groomed.
There is training this morning on the Raye.
Like yesterday, the Santons may close this afternoon
due to the risk of an avalanche filling this gully.
If a piste is closed, it is always for a very good reason.
Don’t go on it.
ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste are closed.
The Cugnai, Rhone Alps and Ecureuil touring track
were not groomed.
LE FORNET
Everything is open except the Tunnel.
As always, The Foret, was not groomed.
ON PISAILLAS
Everything is open and groomed.
NURSERY SLOPE
Everything is open and groomed.
The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5.
Low risk but never no risk.
The recent snow and wind has made a few more slabs….
There have been several ‘incidents’ in the last few days.
Luckily none fatal.
But even if an avalanche is not very deep, it is still bad news
if your head is under it
If you are heading off piste - do you really know what you are doing?
Make sure all your team have a beep, probe and shovel,
Know how to use them, and have practised recently.
Any doubts ? Ski with a mountain guide.
If you are going to Tignes,
use either the Tommeuse or Borsat chairlifts.
All of our walking, multi activity and cross country tracks are open
LOCAL NEWS
After Monday night’s private, invitation only, recital in a hotel
tonight there is a Classicaval concert in the church.
A varied programme with different composers including
a 4-handed piano piece by Schubert. (a pair from each pianist)
After the father daughter combo in Mondays concert,
tonight features a mother and daughter team.
The concert starts at 18.00 and is already sold out.
Tomorrow there is a second invitation only concert,
this time with drinks at the Five star Hotel, the Barmes de l’Ours.
There is a social event for people who live and work in Val
in the Club des Sports building this Saturday from 19.15.
The highlight is a raffle !
Among the many prizes are a snowboard, a paddle board,
Tickets for an amusement park, spa treatments,
Restaurant meals
and a Tablet, which I assume is something IT rather than medicinal !
Don’t forget to Reserve your place.
More than 250 of your comrades have already done so.
To make this easy peasy there are posters around town with a QR code.
Another marriage made in Val !
Last night the Hericher’s were each presented with a big gold medal
In recognition of at least 50 years of loyalty to Val.
Chantal first came here with her family in 1959
while Eric hit our slopes after being invited by friends in 1972.
He met Chantal.
They fell in love, with each other, their ski instructor Louis Bonnevie,
the winters and summers,
With Val, and particularly le Fornet where they bought an apartment.
Appropriately their Medal pinning sponsor was le Fornet’s very own
hard working, party girl Christelle Bonnevie.
15.00 – 17.00
Painting on the Snow
Why not release your creative soul, your artistic beast,
and paint on the snow on our Savonette nursery slope!
It is free. You must be over 4 years old, and children must bring a parent.
Don’t panic - the paints are all biodegradable.
18.30
There is a Classicaval concert in the Church.
We were told this is sold out - but if you are very keen it
you could see if there has been any cancellations.
19.30 – 21.30
Head to the evening event at the Swimming Pool and Sports centre.
You are invited to relax after 19.30 until the centre closes at 22.00.
Anyone who buys a ticket for the swimming pool,
can take also use the Wellness Centre’s jacuzzies, saunas and the hammam
without paying the usual extra charge.
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 07.30 to 22.00.
The Tourist Office is open from 08.30 to 19.30.
The Multimedia Library is open from 10.00 to 12.00 and 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 09.00 to 12.00 and 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.
