Weather
A beautiful winter morning, our summits remain hidden in the clouds, with visibility predicted to clear up this afternoon. Light snowfall will continue throughout the day, with up to 10 cm of snow possible up high. A light North-Westerly wind will be present across our mountains.
As for temperatures, at 9 a.m. it is -2°C in the village, -9°C at the summit of Bellevarde and -12°C at Pisaillas. Today we await a top of 0°C at 2000m.
Roads
Calmer conditions can be expected on the roads today. Following yesterday's traffic, we expect half as many vehicles on the roads today between Albertville and Moutiers, with limited difficulties for those arriving. Departures can expect slight disturbances around 6 p.m. this evening.
Ski Report
With light winds, 5 cm of light fluffy snow overnight, and more on the way today, it's going to be a great day of skiing. Pleasure respect all signage and closures in place.
The Pisaillas and Fornet sectors will be open, however the Signal and Montet draglifts will have a delayed opening. All runs will be open today apart from the Tunnel.
Over on Solaise, all lifts will open on time apart from the Leissieres. Piste L may close in the afternoon due to avalanche danger. Everything is open on the snowfront, including the tobogganing area.
In the Bellevarde sector, the Borsat chair will have a delayed opening. The Expert Border cross will be closed due to poor visibility. There is race training this morning on the Raye, and it will re-open to the public later in the day. Skiing in Tignes can be accessed via the Tommeuse chairlift.
Cross Country skiers and Pedestrians can choose from any of our trails and ski loops today, apart from the Branges and the Col d'Iseran
The avalanche risk is 2/5 today. Always ski with a partner, have the appropriate gear and know how to use it, and if in doubt hire a guide.
Local News
Massive arrival of holidaymakers yesterday at the start of the winter holidays. The French, most of whom arrived by car, were stuck in traffic for several hours yesterday between Albertville and Moutiers. Motorists were then greeted by Val d'Isère ambassadors, their orange jackets hard to miss.
A service that's been in place for the last 5 years, to help tourists find their way around town and, in the event of snow, to install chains or socks on their vehicles.
The French were not the only ones to arrive yesterday, other European countries also start their holidays this weekend. Among them, several hundred Danes, 844 this week, arrived by bus. More than a dozen coaches unloaded the week's guests yesterday afternoon in the centre of the village.
During such a busy period, the bus station is pushed to its limits, with municipal police officers managing arrivals, parking and unloading luggage as best they can. Arrival management was carried out without incident yesterday.
We must now supervise these Danish vacationers, young and here equally to ski and party. Two Danish police officers will be present this week to assist local law enforcement.
And finally in the world of alpine skiing, with GS events yesterday. Marco Odermatt won in Bansko in Bulgaria, almost a second ahead of the Norwegian Alexander Steen Olsen. Slalom on the schedule today, with Clément Noël at the starting gate, first round at 9:30 a.m.
Same program for the ladies, who competed in Soldeu in Andorra. Lara Gut Behrami won the race. This morning the first heat of the women's slalom is starting at 10:30 a.m.
- 4 p.m. Family friendly sports tournament at the Aqua Leisure Complex.
- 5 p.m. Introduction to Fat Biking: Every Sunday evening, come and learn about electric Fat-Bikes on the snow. Fred (Instructor-guide) offers you a free introduction of a few minutes to help you discover this new snow sport. Meet in front of the Aqua Leisure Complex.
- On the snowfront 1-3 p.m. Snooc-sledding. A seated form of skiing that offers a safe and easy way to whiz down the slopes. Come and try it out under the lights and sounds of the Savonette slope. Free and open to all, children must be supervised by an adult.
- The ice skating rink will be open from 2 - 8 p.m.
- The Tourism Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- The Aqua Leisure complex is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Bookings centre is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 2 – 6 p.m.
- The Red Shuttle will be circulating between La Daille and the Fornet every 6 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and then every 20 minutes until 2 a.m.
- The Yellow shuttle, up to the Manchet Valley, leaves every 20 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 11:20 p.m.
- The Blue shuttle going up to the Legattaz is every 15 minutes between 8:30 a.m and 11:20 p.m.
- The free shuttle between Tignes and Val d'Isère runs 6 times a day :
Departures from La Daille at 7:55 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 4:25 p.m. 5:25 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.
Departure from Tignes 1800 at 8:05 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 11 a.m. 4:35 p.m. 5:35 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
As Valentine's Day approaches, the Happy Marmotte boutique in the tourist office square offers jewellery, decorations and accessories to celebrate love! Come and find a selection of trendy and eco-responsible brands, sure to delight everyone.
