WEATHER
It was supposed to be mostly cloudy today with snow down to 800 metres this morning,
and continuing this afternoon, still below the village level
though quite not as far down.
Over today and tonight, 10 centimetres is expected on the piste.
Little and often is a good policy !
BUT at 10.00 we have blue skies and sunshine.......not sure how long that will last but we will enjoy it while it is here !
A southerly wind could blow at up to 50 km/hour above 2500 metres.
Out of the wind it is warmish, with a maximum temperature of +1 at 2000 metres.
At 8.30 the temperature was
- -3° in the Village.
- -5° on Solaise.
- -7° on Bellevarde.
- -9° on Pisaillas.
ROADS
No problems are expected on our roads today. However it is snowing so check your car is legally equipped for winter in Savoie.
SKI REPORT
For the most up-to-date information please click here.
Here are the highlights of the ski report.
Plenty of pistes to pick for your last day.
Nearly everything is both open and groomed.
Only 1 lift will be closed all day.
ON BELLEVARDE
The Epaule du Charvet was not groomed.
The upper parts of the OK and orange are closed for training
this morning but then open for everyone to enjoy.
The Border cross may close if the visibility, or lack of viz, makes it dangerous.
The Santons may close due to the risk of an avalanche filling this gulley.
PLEASE :
Never ski on a closed run.
Why do you think you know better than our experts ?
ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste are closed.
The Marmottons and Ecureuil touring track were not groomed.
LE FORNET
Everything is open except the Tunnel.
The Foret was not groomed.
ON both PISAILLAS AND the NURSERY SLOPE
Everything is open and groomed.
The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5.
The wind has been mean, blowing the snow around.
There are still slabs ready to go, and it is quite warm.
Several areas “moved” in the last few days, though luckily no fatalities.
If you are heading off piste – think carefully.
Do you really know where you are going?
The visibility may be challenging today and there are plenty of
Rocks, holes and cliffs out there….
Do all your team have a beep, probe and shovel ?
Know how to use them ?
Have practised recently ?
If you have 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
This week’s mini version of Classicaval finished with
drinks and a recital, including highlights from the Nutcracker, for 40 or so lucky guests in the Hotel the Barmes de L’Ours.
Also Yesterday evening, but more cardio than culture,
80 keen and super fit skiers zoomed up 480 vertical metres
through the la Daille forest, in the dark,
fighting for victory in the Avaline Trax ski mountaineering race.
It took the quickest man just 27 minutes and 29 seconds.
The swiftest lady 36 minutes and 10 seconds.
Zippiest team, The Cuitos Kurtos had a combined time of 59 minutes and 23 seconds.
This seasons Grand finale of the Avaline Trax takes place next Tuesday,
when many of Val d’isères sponsors will be there to cheer them on.
Here in Val we care very much about the environment,
and are always looking at ways to make our village more sustainable.
We all need to do our bit.
Volunteers are needed to help on the Ecomove Day on 26th March.
This is an important day, arranged by the association for local employees,
The Vie Val d’is, to raise money for their various eco friendly Initiatives
Including vegetable patches to grow tasty things once the snow has melted.
Help is needed for setting up, manning stands, including soup and other refreshments and packing up at the end of the day.
Everyone will be welcome to share their money at the second hand market In the afternoon.
If you can help, please contact the Vie Val d’Is.
The Vie Val d’Is is always busy improving the lives of the people who work here.
This evening, at 17.30, there is a photography workshop
encouraging us to take beautiful nature pictures.
The meeting point is in the car park at the Coves,
just where the path to les Sources starts.
Places are limited.
17.45 – 19.15
Human Curling
On the Savonette Nursery slope
Fun and free.
Transform yourself into a missile, released by your team mates and aimed at the target.
If your nerves don’t like the sound of ‘missile’ at least come and cheer them on.
Children need to be over 7 years old, and must be accompanied by their parents.
Helmets are strongly recommended.
You don't need to reserve.
17.30
Photography workshop for Vie Val d’Is members.
Meet in the carpark at the Coves,
just where the path to les Sources starts.
Places are limited.
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.
