Weather:
Today is looking to be a little bit mixed, with overcast skies and light snow creeping in very shortly and hanging around for most of the day. We are expecting about 10 cm of snow throughout the course of today and tonight.
The wind will be light all day, and temperatures are set to reach a high of a relatively mild 5 degrees in town, so we might expereince a little bit of rain down here, and -5 at 2000m so it will feel a little brisk up there.
Temperatures at 09:00 were -4 degrees on Bellevarde, 2 degrees in Town, and -9 degrees on the Pisaillas glacier.
The road surfaces are mostly clear, but pavements can be slippery so do take care when moving around on foot.
Other than the cloudy skies a pretty good day if youre heading into the mountains today, with some fresh snow and almost everything is set to open.
In Le Fornet sector, everything is open today except the piste tunnel which remains closed.
On the Pissaillas Glacier, everything is open today without any restrictions.
Up in Solaise everything is open today except the 3000 drag lift which is still closed due to lack of snow, this includes the whole beginners area and the toboganning piste.
As for Bellevarde, everything is open, including both liaisons with Tignes—chairs Tommeuse and Borsat. I can confirm the piste Ok Orange is closed until about noon as the Club des Sports children are training on this piste.
There is also a risk that piste Santons may close later due to avalanche risk and
All walking and ski touring trails are also opening, so plenty of options for those looking to explore.
The avalanche risk is 2/5 today.
With the appearance of fresh powder, at last, you may be as excited as I am to head off piste for a little powder adventure. I must remind you that the avalanche risk is always to be taken seriously, If you are heading off piste make sure you have got all the kit, dont be an all the gear and no idea kind of person … make sure you know how to use it! This includes a transiever, shovel and probe. If you've got an experienced person or two handy take one of those too, or even better hire a guide if you are not sure what you are doing!
Also, light may be a little flat today, so dont forget your extra cool orange tinted lenses!
Roads:
This morning, the road surface was clear. Ice can still be found on pavements so do take care when moving around on foot.
Departures: Difficulties are expected from 2 PM to 6 PM.
Returns: Traffic will be heavy from 8 AM to 12 PM, with a peak congestion at 11 AM.
Tomorrow: Smooth traffic for arrivals, with minor slowdowns for returns around midday and late afternoon.
News:
Visitor Numbers:
This week, the occupancy rate will be 80.5%, with a total of 79,900 overnight stays expected. A good number despite the off-peak vacation period. The majority of visitors in the resort will be foreign guests.
Traffic:
For this mid-March weekend, some disruptions are expected on the department’s roads.
Departures: Difficulties are expected from 2 PM to 6 PM.
Returns: Traffic will be heavy from 8 AM to 12 PM, with a peak congestion at 11 AM.
Tomorrow: Smooth traffic for arrivals, with minor slowdowns for returns around midday and late afternoon.
In the Tarentaise region, 64,000 vehicles are expected in the uphill direction and 73,000 in the downhill direction this weekend.
Communal Staff Association Lottery:
Tonight, 325 people are expected at the Sports Club gymnasium for the 4th edition of the super lottery organized by the Communal and Paracommunal Staff Association of Val d’Isère.
Prizes include snowboards, restaurant meals, spa treatments, household appliances, and more. There will be eight rounds of play.
Price: €4 per ticket. For every five tickets bought, the sixth one is free.
Doors open at: 6 PM
Games start at: 7:15 PM
Extras: Surprises, entertainment, bar, and on-site food service.
Note: Unfortunately, registration is closed, and the event is already fully booked.
Little Big Festival:
You have 10 days left to film your short movies for the Little Big Festival. No worries for latecomers—you can still register!
Reminder: Deadline for submission is March 24 at midnight.
The ceremony will be held on Friday, April 4, at the Henri Oreiller Congress Center.
Booking center: Open from 8:30 AM to 7 PM
Tourist Office: Open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Aquasport Center: Open from 10 AM to 9 PM
6 PM: Badminton tournament at the Aquasport Center
7:15 PM: Lottery at the Sports Club gymnasium
Red Line (La Daille – Le Fornet): First departure from La Daille at 7 AM, every 5 minutes until 6 PM.
Night buses from La Daille: 7:50 PM – 2:10 AM
From Le Fornet: 8:10 PM – 2:30 AM
Frequency: Every 10 minutes until 8 PM, then every 20 minutes until 2:30 AM.
Blue Line (Rond-Point des Pistes – Legettaz): 8:30 AM – 11 PM, every 15 minutes.
Yellow Line (Le Coin – Le Manchet): First departure at 8:28 AM, last arrival at Rond-Point des Pistes at 11:20 PM. Every 20 minutes.
Purple Line (Val d'Isère – Tignes): First departure from the new bus station at 7:55 AM, last at 6:20 PM.
Stops at La Reculaz and Villaret du Nial.
Note: The Purple Line does not stop at La Daille
