WEATHER
Basically a sunny day, though not cloud free.
Barely a breeze at the moment
But at 3000 metres it could gust at up to 40 km /hour.
At 9.30 the temperature is
- +3° in the Village.
- -1° on Solaise.
- -3° on Bellevarde.
- -4° on Pisaillas.
The maximum temperature at 2000 metres may reach +8°
ROADS
We are not expecting any problems on the roads today.
SKI REPORT
For the most up-to-date information please click here.
Here are the highlights of the ski report.
ON BELLEVARDE
The French Championships for the under 16 boys is taking place on the OK and Orange.
The last wall of the Epaule du Charvet is closed, but you can get down through
the bottom of the Santons.
The top part of the Santons will close early due to the risk of an avalanche smothering this piste.
NEVER ski or board on a closed piste.
If you get buried the normally charming pisteur who put up the red “no go” ropes
may be grumpy digging you out.
The Brinzei touring track is open but the lower part is thin and tired
and you will have to take skis off.
ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste and the lower part of the Marmottons are closed.
The Marais, S, Cugnai, Marmottons and Ecureuil touring track
were not groomed.
LE FORNET
Everything is open except the Tunnel.
The Foret, Petit Bois and Signal were not groomed.
ON PISAILLAS
Everything is open and groomed.
The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5.
Spring conditions, but weak refreeze so it will be quick to mush.
If you are heading off piste – do you really know what you are doing
And where you are going?
Could any of your team help you if you had an accident ?
Why not minimise the risk and hire 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.
Please leave the quiet areas for beginners.
Anyone can zip down the border cross, but
buzzing beginners, on a normal piste is plain mean.
And dangerous.
LOCAL NEWS
For those who missed it, the Club des Sports AGM was last Thursday,
when 5 new committee members were voted in.
After 25 years of being secretary to the Exec, unpaid,
Jean Jovet has retired gracefully but stays in charge of
The endowment fund for a further year.
The new committee team are meeting today to hatch plans for the coming year.
After their practice runs yesterday, the under 16 boys are ready to race for
golden Super G glory in the French Championships
being held on the OK and Orange today.
These races are an important step, or ski, towards the adult French team,
and the international FIS circuit.
Today is the 14th Signal Derby Race.
Only one rule…the quickest from the start to the finish.
Off piste.
Your choice – what, where, how.
Skis, snowboards, monoskis, telemarks or a “Skwal” – may be a new term for you…
Something to slide down on, between a snowboard and monoski.
Qualifications start at 11.00 and the final will be at 15.00.
The prize giving, at the bottom of le Fornet is at 17.00, followed by Party time !
Food, drink and music from Holy Mountain Sound.
If you want to take part, places are limited.
Registration is cash only.
You must have a helmet, avalanche beep and insurance….
Wonder why….
The pisteurs will also be hanging around.
Hoping they are not needed…
The Snow Park is also putting on a mini competition, with prizes.
Today and tomorrow Val is holding several events
For our LGBTQ+community.
The Ecomove Day yesterday afternoon was a big success,
ending with 80 litres of soup being devoured,
and significant funds raised for Val’s important eco projects.
Thanks again to the Vie Val d’Is for all they do to improve our lives.
Most are volunteers.
The opening of the 2 art exhibitions in Maison de Val yesterday
was a fun event, nourished with drinks and tasty nibbles.
Christėle Bonnevie gave a speech, before everyone poured into the exhibition area.
A relaxed opportunity to chat to the two artists,
especially as Clėment Rizzo leaves Val today.
Luckily for those who missed out,
his interesting, colourful cartoons will still be there for
you to see until the 4th of May.
My (please note the “MY”) charcoal portraits of local Val d’Isereans
will also stay there, proudly on the route that leads to the cinema.
I was pleased that so many of you came yesterday and a it was a huge relief
that you recognised friends and relatives decorating the walls.
Our senior citizens had yesterday's snowshoeing outing postponed,
but today the CCAS have arrange to
give their brains a bit of a work out.
Brain gym and "Sophrology".
The bright idea of a neuropsychiatrist in the 1960's.
Physical and mental exercises to promote health and well-being.
Sounds interesting !
11.00
14th Signal Derby Race.
Only one rule…the quickest from the start to the finish.
Off piste.
Your choice – what, where, how.
Skis, snowboards, monoskis, telemarks or a “Skwal” – may be a new term for you…
Something to slide down on, between a snowboard and monoski.
Qualifications start at 11.00 and the final will be at 15.00.
The prize giving, at the bottom of le Fornet is at 17.00, followed by Party time !
Food, drink and music from Holy Mountain Sound.
If you want to take part, places are limited to 99.
You must be older than 18 and younger than 70.
Registration is cash only.
15 euros cash for the race,
Or 30 euros for race, food and drink.
You must have a helmet, avalanche beep and insurance….
Wonder why….
The pisteurs will also be hanging around.
Hoping they are not needed…
17.45 Airboard.
Come to the Savonnette piste for this fun and free experience.
The snow bodyboard is controlled by transferring your weight and gives you the impression that you are
flying above the surface of the snow.
You must wear a helmet and be over 9 years of age.
Children must be accompanied by a parent.
20.30
“Queer” is showing in English in our cinema.
A BIG BONUS :
You can admire Clėment Rizzi’s thought provoking, colourful cartoons
And MY charcoal portraits on the way in…
Back to the actual film - a romantic drama.
Set in Mexico in the 1950’s.
Britain’s 007, Daniel Craig stars as the fictionalised William Burroughs,
who becomes infatuated by a much younger man.
The film was released last September,
and Our Man Dan was nominated for a Golden Globe.
23.00
Today and tomorrow, Val is hosting LGBTQ+ events,
with help, once again, from the Vie Val d’Is.
A colourful evening tonight, sarting at 23.00 in one of our nightclubs.
At 23.30 3 Savoyarde Drag Queens will put on a show highlighting
French songs, Sequins and Hangovers.
A DJ will follow - Think techno, disco, 90’s.
There is no entry charge and we are inclusive in Val -
EVERYONE is welcome.
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 Multimedia Library is open from 14.00 to 18.00.
The Association for Employees in Val d’Isère (Vie Val Dis) is open from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00.
The Town Hall (La Mairie) is open from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00
The Reservation Centre (On the Lower Ground Floor of the Tourist Office) is open from 08.30 to 19.00.
The Tourist Office is open from 08.30 to 19.30.
The Swimming Pool and Sports Centre is open from 10.00 to 21.00.
but check if you are going there before 12.00 as I think our local children are having lessons.
