Weather
The weather will remain fine, with some cloud development in the afternoon. Temperatures will continue to be well above seasonal averages. Freezing level is at around 3000 m. With the wind from the Northwest 30 km/h.
Currently at 8AM it is -0.5°C up at the Pisaillas, 2°C at the top of Bellevarde, 3 degrees up on solaise and 1°C here in town. Today we can expect a top of 11°C in the village.
Roads
Cols/Mountain Passes
The snowplows have begun their work. Since Friday, around fifty road maintenance crews from the Savoie department have been mobilized to make the eight major mountain passes in the Maurienne, Tarentaise, and Beaufortain regions passable again. The Mont-Cenis pass has already been cleared. The Iseran pass is expected to open on Friday, June 12. The Cormet de Roselend and Mont-Cenis passes will open on May 13. The Col de la Croix de Fer will be open to traffic on May 20th under alternating one-way traffic, as will the Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard on May 22nd. Workers will open the Col de la Madeleine and the Galibier Tunnel on May 29th. Finally, the Col du Galibier will open on June 5th.
Roadworks
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 lane before the Praz-Valezan waste disposal site until the end of June. Traffic may be interrupted for a maximum of 10 minutes between 9:00 and 11:30 and between 14:00 and 16:00.
Local News
Civil Wedding
They said "I do!" Caroline Marguet and Pierre Laffont were married yesterday afternoon in the Council Chamber at the Maison Marcel Charvin (see photo). The couple met on May 13, 2016, during the Pays Cathares trail race, thanks to their respective childhood friends: Aude, Caroline's friend since dental school in Bordeaux, and Julien, Pierre's friend since kindergarten in Val d'Isère. It was love at first sight. Caroline Marguet, a dental surgeon originally from Brive-La-Gaillarde, has known Val d'Isère since 2010. She fondly remembers the resort's closure in May 2017 and the wonderful moments shared with her friends at mountain restaurants, après-ski, over hot chocolate, and truffle fondue. Pierre Laffont, agency director and Val d'Isère native, fondly remembers his youth in Val d'Isère, describing it as a wonderful childhood spent with close friends from the Sports Club and the Bourg-Saint-Maurice middle school. We wish the newlyweds all the best.
Mountain Passes Open
The snowplows have begun their work. Since Friday, around fifty road maintenance crews from the Savoie department have been mobilized to make the eight major mountain passes in the Maurienne, Tarentaise, and Beaufortain regions passable again. The Mont-Cenis pass has already been cleared. Subject to weather and snow conditions, the Iseran pass is expected to open on Friday, June 12. The Cormet de Roselend and Mont-Cenis passes will open on May 13. For the latter, note that it will be open for the Ascension weekend before closing for resurfacing work on the RD 1006, with a final reopening on May 22nd in the late afternoon. The Col de la Croix de Fer will be open to traffic on May 20th under alternating one-way traffic, as will the Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard on May 22nd. Workers will open the Col de la Madeleine and the Galibier Tunnel on May 29th. Finally, the Col du Galibier will open on June 5th. The Col du Glandon, usually open from the end of May, will only be accessible from Saint-Colomban-des-Villards from June 19th, the anticipated completion date for the replacement of a drainage structure under the road following recurring mudslides.
Occupancy
For this last week of the winter season, the occupancy rate will be 29% across all accommodations still open, with a total of 19,100 overnight stays expected. The first figures for this winter season have been released and are quite positive, as Cécile Ferrando, Director of the Tourist Office, explains - with 1.7million overnight stays over the winter period at an overall occupancy rate of 74.2% this is a 1.8 increase from last year.
The final winter season report, with all the detailed figures, will be released during the summer by Val d'Isère Tourism's partner, G2A.
Vie Val d'Is Theatre
The Vie Val d'Is theatre company received acclaim and applause for its final performance, which took place last night at the Henri Oreiller Convention Center. In total, over the two days of performances, 450 people were able to see the play "We Almost Played Shakespeare," which was very well received by the audience in a warm atmosphere filled with laughter.
Freeski Academy
The Val d'Isère Freeski Academy is opening its doors and inviting curious newcomers and riders to discover freestyle and freeride skiing and snowboarding. Meet at 1:30 pm at the bottom of the Solaise slope. Registration is free.
The Booking Centre is open from 8:30 am to 7 pm.
The Tourist Office is open from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm.
The Aquasport Centre is open from 10 am to 9 pm.
For its closing day, the Blizzard invites you to discover or rediscover its legendary End-of-Season Buffet tomorrow, Sunday, April 26th! A complete and varied selection from appetizers to desserts, served poolside, end the season in style in the refined setting of the Blizzard Hotel!
Big clearance sale before renovations at CASH 2000 until May 2nd! Groceries and frozen foods at 50% off—it's the perfect time to stock up. And for the last three days… a surprise that will boost your savings! Offer valid in-store only. CASH 2000, Adroit area: the place for great deals!
On May 3rd and 4th, the iconic La Savoyarde Hotel is clearing everything out! Two days to acquire furniture at rock-bottom prices: bed bases, mattresses, curtains, armchairs… and many other unique pieces. Grab a bargain and leave with a true souvenir of La Savoyarde. May 3rd and 4th, from 10am to 6pm. Don't miss it!
Red Shuttle (La Daille – Le Fornet): First departure from La Daille at 6:10 a.m. and every 10 minutes thereafter. At nightfall, departures from La Daille are from 6:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. and from Le Fornet from 6:50 p.m. to 2:50 a.m. A shuttle runs every 20 minutes.
Blue Shuttle (Rond-point des pistes – Legettaz): From 8:30 a.m. to 11:20 p.m. every 15 minutes.
Yellow Shuttle (Le Coin – Le Manchet): Departure from Le Coin at 8:28 a.m. and last arrival at Le Manchet at 11:20 p.m. Trains run every 20 minutes.
Purple Shuttle (Val d'Isère – Tignes): First departure from the new bus station at 7:55 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.
6:00PM: Futsal Tournament at the Aqualeisure Centre. Free and open to all. Sign ups required.
