English News, Weather and Daily Events - April 3, 2026

Weather

A few lingering clouds at dawn in the high mountains, then the sky clears and it's sunny across the entire department this morning. This afternoon, the weather remains fine with only a few harmless cumulus clouds developing on the peaks.
Temperatures are returning to seasonal levels and, with the north wind weakening, it feels much more pleasant than the previous days.

Currently at 8am it is  -8°C up at the Pisaillas, -10°C at the top of Bellevarde, and -2°C here in town. Today we can expect a top of 6°C in the village.

Roads

The roads are clear.

On the RN 90, the Siaix tunnel will be closed to traffic in both directions from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until this evening. During the renovation and improvement of the tunnel's ventilation system, a detour is in place for light vehicles only, via the RD 220 and RD 88.

Local News

Town Council Meeting

The April town council meeting will be held this morning. The agenda includes 20 items, including the election of members to the Tenders Committee and the Public Service Delegation Committee, the appointment of members to the boards of directors of Sogevaldi and Sacoval, as well as other entities such as the Public Service Delegation for ski lifts, ski area safety, and the Sports Club. The elected officials will either reaffirm or reject Val d'Isère's position in favor of hosting the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games and will also approve the fees for construction site use of public land. The town council meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber at the Maison Marcel Charvin. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast online on the town hall's YouTube channel.

Scara FIS Super-G U14 and Super-G U16 Awards Ceremony

Yesterday saw the first FIS races of the Scara. In the U14 boys' Super-G, the podium was an all-French sweep with Marius Soulie Baudot taking the victory in 51 seconds, followed by Gabin Verthier and Marcel Richard. In the girls' race, France's Liv Mazel won in 51 seconds, followed by Slovenia's Sara Misson and Canada's Lilliana Brovender. In the U16 Slalom, Switzerland's Julien Dubosson won the boys' event in 1 minute and 14 seconds, followed by Austria's Ruiz Herzog and Slovenia's Ziga Krusnik. For the girls, Austrian Léa Unger took first place with a time of 1 minute and 20 seconds, followed by Polish skier Iga Maria Kaczmarek and French skier Mina Sechaud. Among our young members of the Sports Club, in the U14 girls' category, Lisa Deiss finished 48th, while in the boys' category, Louis Pierre came in 32nd and Jackson Scniewind finished 37th. For the U16 boys from Val d'Isère, Tessa Naël finished 6th and Manon Trioullier dropped out in the first run. Other boys dropped out in the second run: Jules Dufour Drai, Timéo Lefranc, and Alexis Mathey. Hélori Treffot still managed to finish 66th.

Scara Today's Program

This morning will see the final FIS races of the Scara. The U14s will compete in a Slalom on the Raye course. The course inspections for the first run will take place from 8:15 to 9:00 AM before the start of the boys' first run at 9:15 AM, followed by the girls' first run at 10:45 AM. The boys will start their second run at 12:15 PM, while the girls will start at 1:15 PM. The U16s will compete in a Super-G on the OK and Orange courses, with course inspections before the start of the race at 9:30 AM for the girls and 10:30 AM for the boys. The FIS awards ceremony for the U14 Slalom and the U16 Super-G will be held at 2:00 PM at the finish area in La Daille.

Little Big Festival

Save the date for Friday night! The 6th edition of the Little Big Festival kicks off tonight for a fun-filled evening and a guaranteed great atmosphere, as the Little Big Festival goes to the movies. This is THE quirky event of the season, organized by Vie Val d'Isère, the Convention Center, and Radio Val d'Isère. This year, eight short films made by locals and seasonal workers will be in competition. The awards ceremony, including the Audience Award, will take place at the end. The famous pubs, a DJ set, a bar, and plenty of other surprises will also be back. We'll also discover the expert jury and the master of ceremonies. The Little Big Festival is at the Convention Center, with doors opening at 7:00 PM before the ceremony starts at 8:00 PM. We're counting on you to come and create a great atmosphere and support the masterpieces of our local filmmakers. The ceremony will be streamed live on Twitch. The link will be available on our website this afternoon.

Queer Givré.e.s Night

Last night, Queer Givré.e.s put on a show. Hundreds of people were on hand to enjoy an hour-long drag show featuring Princess Tam Tam, Alexia Carington, Suze Sixrose, and Françoise, also known as Pollution. The inclusive and festive evening continued on the dance floor with DJs Désenchanté and Mile Dietrich.

Mass

After celebrating the Lord's Supper, the faithful will gather this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the traditional Stations of the Cross procession through the village. A Passion service will also be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Church of Saint-Bernard in Menthon.