Weather
Today expect similar weather to yesterday clear skies with occasional clouds but a very bright atmosphere overall. Currently at 9am it is -2°C up at the Pisaillas, 1°C at the top of Bellevarde, -2.5 degrees up on solaise and -3°C here in town. Today we can expect a top of 3°C in the village.
Roads
Due to the Critérium, Avenue Olympique will be closed to traffic between the two roundabouts from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The road will be accessible to pedestrians only.
Local News
Road Accident
Yesterday morning, around 7:40 a.m., a car struck a bollard located near the Christmas tree at the Tourism Office roundabout. The driver lost control of their vehicle, which was not equipped with snow tires or chains. No one was injured. The electrical box that powers the tree has been repaired.
The 70th Anniversary Criterium Weekend
This weekend marks the 70th anniversary of the Critérium de la Première. Since 1968, the Critérium has been an integral part of the World Cup calendar, featuring four events: the men's giant slalom and slalom, and the women's downhill. Each year, more than 25 nations are represented, with over 12,000 spectators and more than 550 people involved in the event. This year, 2025, was packed with anniversaries, including the 70th anniversary of the Critérium, the 90th anniversary of the club des sports, and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Olympic Champion Henri Oreiller. This edition is a testament to longevity, ambition, and a willingness to reinvent itself.
Criterium Eve Celebrations
On the eve of the Giant Slalom race, the festivities begin today. From 5:45 p.m., the Avenue Olympique will be pedestrianized and lively with the Funky Brass band, DJ Loran, and the Alpina Dancer's. For snow sports enthusiasts who want to meet the champions, an autograph session will take place at the same time with Loïc Meillard, Léo Anguenot, Diego Orecchioni, Samuel Kolega Borsotti, Patrick Feurstein, and Elezi Cannaferina. The official opening of the 70th anniversary of the Critérium will be held at 6:00 p.m., in the presence of the mayor, followed by the presentation of the Giant Slalom competitors and the public draw for the top 15 bib numbers.
- This evening the Cinema will be showing Wicked Part 2 in English with french subtitles at 5:30 pm.
- The Media Library is open from 2 pm to 6 pm.
- Vie Val d'Is is open from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 4 pm.
- The Town Hall is open from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm.
- 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 Center is open from 10 am and will exceptionally close at 5 pm due to its privatization for the Critérium.
La Savoyarde, a family-run establishment in Val d'Isère, opens its restaurant, STEM, today.
- Red Shuttle (La Daille - Le Fornet) first departure from La Daille at 6:10 AM
and every 10 minutes thereafter. 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): departs Le Coin at 8:28 a.m. and arrives
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.
Events
6:00 PM: Opening ceremony of the 70th First Snow Race on Olympic Avenue. Free admission.
6:30 PM: Public bib number draw on Olympic Avenue. Free admission.
7:30 PM: Sports Club charity evening at the Aquasport Centre
