English News, Weather and Daily Events - April 16, 2026

Weather

We can expect another bright and sunny day today with some cumulus clouds making appearances during the day. The Freezing level will be up at at 3100 m. Very light winds at altitude, from the north, then southwest by the end of the day. 

Currently at 8am it is  0°C up at the Pisaillas, 1°C at the top of Bellevarde, 1 degrees up on solaise and 0°C here in town. Today we can expect a top of 9°C in the village.

Roads

Due to maintenance and equipment work, the Ponserand Tunnel is closed to traffic until 8 p.m. tomorrow. Two-way traffic will be available 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

FAD Today's Program

Last night, 1,308 people attended the third day of the International Adventure and Discovery Film Festival at the Henri Oreiller Convention Center. For this final day of the festival, two new films in competition will be screened in the early evening at the Henri Oreiller Convention Center and the Le Splendid Cinema. At 5:30 p.m., the public can see the film "Plastic Odyssey: Pacific Mission" with director Pierre De Parscau in attendance. In 2022, the Plastic Odyssey ship departs Marseille for a three-year world tour, targeting the coastlines most polluted by plastic. On board, sailors, engineers, and scientists develop solutions to transform plastic waste into local resources. The second and final film, shown at 7:30 p.m., is "Ride the Line" by Igor Volochii. In 2024, as Ukrainian soldiers have recaptured much of the territory Russia occupied for a few weeks at the start of the conflict, Igor, a Ukrainian filmmaker and cyclist, asks his German friend Sebastian to join him on a charity ride along the front line. Igor and Sebastian will collect testimonies of the violence of this war and, through their friendship and this story, will demonstrate the absurdity of hatred and conflict. At 9:15 pm, the closing ceremony and awards presentation will take place, including the Golden Eagle of Adventure (the grand prize), the Alain Estève Prize (recognizing the technical qualities of a film), the Outside Hope Prize (for first-time filmmakers), the Audience Award, and the Ushuaïa Special Prize (the winning film will be broadcast on the television channel). Following the awards ceremony, at 10:15 pm, the 2026 Golden Eagle winner will be screened.

Off FAD

For this final day of the festival, three events will be offered to the public. At 10:00 AM, a literary breakfast with jury president Jean-Marc Rochette will be held at the Experimental Chalet to present his book, "Le Festin des Pierres" (The Feast of Stones). This book tells the story of the mountains through seven stories, from the Middle Ages to the present day, about those who live there or have lived there, human or otherwise. From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, jury member and professional athlete Salomé Cholet will offer an introduction to slacklining, a sport similar to tightrope walking, at the Aquasportif Center.

At 3:00 PM at the Le Splendid cinema, jury member and explorer Matthieu Tordeur will give a talk about his Under Antarctica project, which Val d'Isère supported.

The activities are free and open to all. The literary breakfast and slackline initiation require mandatory reservations through the Tourist Office.

Monoski World Championships

Yesterday, the Monoski World Championships took place at the Val d'Isère Snowpark. Nearly 400 people were present, dressed in colorful vintage ski outfits. 40 men and 16 women took part in this retro race. After the qualifying rounds on the double slalom course, the four best men and women competed in the final in the mid-afternoon. In the men's competition, Tito was the overall winner, followed by Niels, Charlie, and Tom. In the women's competition, Nono took first place, followed by Abby, Linn, and Sophey. Several activities were offered throughout the day, including a raffle, live DJs, a barbecue, après-ski, and an awards ceremony in the village.

Vie Val d'Is Closing Event

To celebrate the end of the season, Vie Val d'Is is organizing its closing event with a potluck barbecue this afternoon at the Pumptrack located on the Daille plain. Each participant can bring a dish or dessert; the association will provide the side dishes. Several activities will liven up the afternoon, including a DJ, free games, team tournaments with prizes to be won, and a refreshment stand run by Vie Val d'Is.