Weather
The weather is clearing up and bright again this week. Clear and sunny skies in the mountains this morning. During the day, a few cumulus clouds will develop over the higher ground, driven by a light northerly flow.
The freezing level will be around 3000 m.
Light to moderate winds, from the east to northeast at higher elevations.
Currently at 8am it is -3.6°C up at the Pisaillas, 2°C at the top of Bellevarde, 1 degree up on solaise and 0°C here in town. Today we can expect a top of 8°C in the village.
Roads
Due to maintenance and equipment work, the Ponserand Tunnel is closed to traffic until Friday at 8 p.m. Traffic will be two-way on the uphill carriageway of the RN 90 in the Ponserand Gorges. Drivers coming from Bourg-Saint-Maurice and the Belleville Valley should use the Carrefour de l'Europe roundabout in Moûtiers to access the RN 90. Drivers coming from Grand-Aigueblanche will be diverted via the RD1090, which will be one-way.
Due to stabilization work on the RN 90 near La Plagne Tarentaise, alternating one-way traffic controlled by traffic lights will be in place on the downhill carriageway before the Praz-Valezan waste disposal site until the end of June. Traffic may be interrupted for up to 10 minutes between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Local News
Today's FAD Program
Last night, 1 260 people attended the second day of the International Adventure and Discovery Film Festival at the Henri Oreiller Congress Center (pictured). Tonight, three new films in competition will be screened at the Henri Oreiller Congress Center and the Le Splendid Cinema. At 5:30 p.m., the public can see the film "Guts, a Female Expedition Through Africa" with director Patrizia Bruno in attendance. Patrizia and Marie left everything behind to embark on a five-month, 20,000-kilometer off-road journey from Biarritz to Guinea-Bissau. Their mission: to collect the stories of inspiring women who are redefining their place in society across Northwest Africa. The second film, showing at 7:15 p.m., is "Better Up There," with director Mathis Dumas and protagonist Léo Slemett in attendance. This is a self-portrait of Léo through his rise in the world of freeride skiing, where he pursues his dreams and pushes his limits on the Freeride World Tour. At 8:45 pm, the final film, "Loving Karma," by David Arnaud and Hugo Clouzeau, will be shown, with the protagonist, Lobsang Phuntsok, in attendance.
Phuntsok was sent to a Tibetan Buddhist monastery as a young boy. After working for several years as a spiritual teacher in the United States, he returned to his birthplace in the Indian Himalayas to create the "Garden of Love and Compassion," a home for wounded children like himself.
Off FAD
Beyond the films, several events will be offered throughout the day as part of the festival. At 10:00 am, a literary breakfast with Sylvain Tesson will be held at La Savoyarde to present his latest book, "The Climber and the Grunt,"
At 2 p.m., Marc Bouzic and François Pons, stars of the film "Side to Side," will offer an introduction to handiskiing with the Val d'Isère Handisport Association. Meet at the Rogonay chairlift. At 2:30 p.m., Ushuaïa will present its special program at the Le Splendid Cinema. The film will be "Guardians of the Birds," with director Muriel Barra in attendance. All activities are free and open to everyone. The literary breakfast and handiskiing introduction require reservations through the Tourist Office.
Monoski World Championships
The Monoski World Championships are taking place today at the Snowpark, starting at 10 a.m. Vintage and brightly colored clothing will be on display for this friendly competition, as Marius, one of the organizing members.
The Monoski World Championships will feature a barbecue, live DJs all day, a raffle, and the "Spirit of Monoski" award, which will recognize the participant whose attitude and attire best represent the values and spirit of the sport. The event will continue with après-ski on the terrace of a bar at the foot of the slopes in La Daille, followed by the awards ceremony at an English pub in the village center.
- The Library is open from 10 until 12 then 2 PM to 6 PM.
- The Booking Centre is open from 8:30 AM to 7 PM.
- The Tourism Office is open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
- The Aqua Leisure Centre is open from 10 till 10 PM.
Big atmosphere on April 17th and 18th for the Signal Closing! From noon to 8 pm: food, snacks and a great selection of DJs under transparent tents… then After Party at La Poya until 2 am! Last days, best vibes! Free ascent for pedestrians from 5 pm at the Fornet cable car.
- Red Shuttle (La Daille - Le Fornet) every 10 minutes. After nightfall, departures from La Daille from 6:30 PM to 2:30 AM and from Le Fornet from 6:50 PM to 2:50 AM. A shuttle
every 20 minutes.
- Blue Shuttle (Roundabout at the slopes – Legettaz): every 15 minutes from 8:30
a.m. to 11:20 p.m.
- Yellow Shuttle (Le Coin – Le Manchet): first departure from Le Coin at 8:28 a.m. and last arrival at Le Manchet at 11:20 p.m. Shuttles run every 20 minutes.
- Purple Shuttle (Val d’Isère – Tignes): first departure from the new bus station at
8:05 a.m. and last at 6:20 p.m. Two request stops are planned on this route,
including La Reculaz and Le Villaret du Nial.
10:00 AM: Literary breakfast with Sylvain Tession, "The Climber and the Old Man," at La Savoyarde. Free.
11:00 AM: Children's morning at the Media Library. Free
Monoski World Championships at the Snowpark
2:00 PM: Introduction to and discovery of Handiskiing with Marc Bouzic and François Pons from the film "Side to Side." Meet at the Rogonay chairlift. Free.
2:30 PM: Ushuaïa Carte Blanche screening of "Guardians of the Birds" in its original Spanish version with French subtitles, in the presence of director Muriel Barra, at the Splendid cinema. Free.
3:00 PM: Valkids workshop at the Solaise summit. Free admission
5:30 p.m.: Screening of the film "Guts, a Female Expedition through Africa" with protagonist Patrizia Bruno in attendance at the Henri Oreiller Congress Center and Le Splendid Cinema
7:15 p.m.: Screening of the film "Better Up There" with Léo Slemett and director Mathis Dumas in attendance at the Henri Oreiller Congress Center and Le Splendid Cinema
7:30 p.m.: Evening screenings at the Aquasportif Center
8:45 p.m.: Screening of the film "Loving Karma" with protagonist Lobsang Phuntsok in attendance at the Henri Oreiller Congress Center and Le Splendid Cinema
