Weather
Mostly clear skies to start the day, with cloud cover arriving from the West this afternoon. Light snowfall remains a possibility in the Pisaillas area and towards the Italian border, with up to 5 cm of snow possible. Moderate winds are expected across our mountains, currently gusting up to 35 km/hr at Pisaillas.
As for temperatures, it is currently -1° in the village, -5° at the top of Solaise and -10° at Pisaillas. Similar temperatures are predicted throughout the day, reaching a maximum -3 degrees at 2000m.
Roads
No difficulties are expected for vehicles in the local area today.
Ski Report
It's looking to be a beautiful day in the mountains with all lifts in the ski area currently in operation. Almost all runs are open, most of which were groomed overnight.
The Pisaillas area will be open for skiing today with all lifts and runs open to the public, apart from the Pay Desert Border Cross. As for the Fornet area, all runs are open apart from the Tunnel.
Over on Solaise, all lifts will be open. The only closed run in the area is the Piste L. Everything is open on the snowfront today, including the tobogganing area.
In the Bellevarde sector, the Stade Olympique will be closed to the public due to race preparations. Otherwise all other runs will be open today including notably the Santons. Skiing in Tignes can be accessed via either the Tommeuses or Borsat lifts.
Cross Country skiers and Pedestrians can choose from any of our trails and loops today.
The avalanche risk is 3/5 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
Mayor Patrick Martin and the elected officials of Val d'Isère invite you to their New Years ceremony, this evening at 7 p.m. in the Valériane Room at the Congress Center. This ceremony is open to all who wish to attend.
A public inquiry will begin next week, concerning a simplified modification of the Local Urban Plan. This change will make it possible to modify the old swimming pool building on the snow front, the building which currently houses the Sports Club. The public inquiry will last one month, until February 15th with an investigating commissioner in charge of collecting everyone's opinions on this project, whether they are for or against.
The investigating commissioner will be present to collect opinions on January 15th from 9 a.m. to noon, January 24th from 4 - 7 p.m., February 1st from 2 - 5 p.m. and February 15th from 3 - 6 p.m.
After the Criterium de la Première Neige a month ago, the Face de Bellevarde is once again entering competition mode. FIS races will take place Wednesday and Thursday at the Olympic Stadium. Competition is a level below the Alpine Ski World Cup and the European Cup, however the level of talent will be high for these two men's events. Both slalom races are registered on the Ski Chrono Samse Tour calendar, a collection of forty races throughout the winter.
Approximately 100 athletes are expected on the Face de Bellevarde on Wednesday and Thursday for these races, with complete coverage by Radio Val. Please note, that due to the racing the Olympic stadium will be closed to skiers on Wednesday and Thursday. However, the Face and Joseray will remain open.
The village seniors are meeting this afternoon for a moment of decadence, at the invitation of the CCAS. At 2:30 p.m. at the Marcel Charvin house, our elderly will celebrate the epiphany by sharing a galette des rois. The lucky ones who find the 'fève' will of course be crowned.
- From 5:45 p.m. on the snowfront; Yooner and Snooc. Light to handle and comfortable, these new toboggans provide surprising sensations from the very first turn. Come and discover this modern take on the traditional sled, accessible for children with the Yooner and for adults with the Snooc.
- Mass will take place in the church at 6 p.m.
- The ice skating rink will be open from 11 a.m. - 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 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Bookings centre is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Vie Val d'Is is open from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and then 3 - 6 p.m.
- The Post Office is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then 2 – 5:30 p.m.
- The Town Hall is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 2 – 6 p.m.
- The Media Library is open between 2 - 6 p.m.
- The Red Shuttle will be circulating between La Daille and the Fornet every 6 minutes from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then every 20 minutes until 2 a.m.
- The Yellow shuttle, up to the Manchet Valley, leaves every 15 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.
