Weather
The sky is perfectly clear until midday. Then, an increasingly thick veil of clouds will move in, leading to overcast conditions. This cloud cover does not prevent temperatures from remaining rather mild for this time of the season. Temperatures reaching 12°C in town and Very light winds at all levels, from the West/Southwest at altitude.
Currently at 8am it is -2°C up at the Pisaillas, 3°C at the top of Bellevarde, 3 degrees up on solaise and +1°C here in town.
Roads
Due to maintenance and equipment work, the Ponserand Tunnel is closed to traffic until 8:00 PM this evening. 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 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM and between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Local News
Obituary for Raph from Club 21
Raphaël Couprié, a former employee of Club 21, passed away Tuesday evening, shortly after his 72nd birthday. His funeral will be held on Saturday, April 25th, in L'Hospitalet, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region. Benoît Launay will pay tribute to him in a memorial text that will be published on our website later today.
FAD
Last night, 735 people attended the closing ceremony of the International Adventure and Discovery Film Festival at the Henri Oreiller Congress Center. A very successful edition, which brought together 4,826 people over the four days for the film screenings. The coveted 2026 Golden Eagle was awarded to David Arnaud and Hugo Clouzeau for their film "Loving Karma" . This film, starring Lobsang Phuntsok, also won over audiences, who awarded it the Audience Choice Award. "K2 Chasing Shadows," also directed by David Arnaud and Hugo Clouzeau, received the Alain Estève Award, while the Rising Star Award went to Jérôme Dalle Mule for his film "Side to Side." "Champions of the Golden Valley," directed by Ben Sturgulewski, was awarded the Ushuaïa Special Prize and will be broadcast on the television channel soon.
Vie Val d'Is Closing
Vie Val d'Is celebrated the end of the season yesterday at noon with a shared barbecue at the Pumptrack on the Daille plain. Many people enjoyed a convivial moment in the spring sunshine, with music and free access to games.
Loyalty Medal
Last week, six new loyalty medals were awarded. Jens Egelund-Müller, Knud Westphal Eriksen, Jesper Kalko, Jesper Knutsson, Morten Vernon Jorgensen, and Peter Dahl each received the gold medal for their 42 years of loyalty from their sponsor, Frédérique Moris. Originally from Denmark, this group of childhood friends first discovered Val d'Isère during a school trip in high school, and since then, they have returned together every winter, counting down the days. They appreciate the ski area and the beauty of the village. The group of friends loves soaking up the sun and enjoying the scenery on a mountain restaurant terrace, also taking a souvenir photo. Jesper Knutsson and Knud Westphal Eriksen share their memories as vacationers and former seasonal workers.
Another loyalty medal ceremony was held during the International Adventure and Discovery Film Festival, which we will cover in more detail soon.
Eagle Egg!
A temporary protected area has been established in the Danaïdes off-piste area, starting from Solaise towards Laisinant, in the immediate vicinity of the Lavancher couloir. A pair of eagles has nested in the cliff and is currently incubating their eggs. Any presence or noise disturbance in this area could lead to the nest being abandoned and jeopardize the survival of the egg. Thank you for your vigilance and respect for these birds and these areas.
- The Media Library is open from 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 9 PM.
Great atmosphere today and tomorrow 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.
6pm : Painting working at the church of Val D'isere. Sign ups at the tourism office.
