Weather
For the first day of 2026 we can expect a bright clear day. At higher altitudes, the westerly wind will strengthen slightly in the afternoon, with gusts of 30-40 km/h possible.
Currently at 9am it is -8°C up at the Pisaillas, -6°C at the top of Bellevarde, -3.5 degrees up on solaise and -10°C here in town. Today we can expect a top of -2°C in the village.
Roads
The roads are clear.
Local News
New Year's Eve
Val d'Isère celebrated the New Year in full force. Despite the cold, the atmosphere was electric last night on the snow front with vibrant performers and DJs who warmed up the crowd with their dancing. French artist Étienne de Crécy, internationally renowned for his electronic music, captivated and energized the crowd. The DJ and producer had already performed in Val d'Isère, but this was his first time performing here.
To make a lasting impression, and to mark the arrival of the new year, Étienne de Crécy remixed one of his tracks for the occasion, giving it a contemporary twist.
A track that resonated at midnight, accompanied by a magnificent fireworks display. More than 5,000 people were present to celebrate New Year's Eve.
Museum & Loyalty Club
The Loyalty Club is invited to an outing for the first day of the year. Members will visit the Val History Museum. This is an opportunity to discover the history of the resort in a fun and interactive way, thanks to an educational display that traces the evolution of the region through a series of themes such as traditional housing, the origins of the resort, the advent of skiing, and the environment. The visit will take place at 6:00 PM at the Maison de Val.
Treasure Hunt
After its initial success on Christmas Day, the treasure hunt returns today. It's a chance to discover the village's iconic locations in a fun way by solving challenges and riddles. The treasure hunt will begin at 3:00 PM in the Tourist Office Square, with the last departure at 5:30 PM. It will last between 30 minutes and 1 hour and will be done in teams of 2 to 10 people. Please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and that participants will need to bring their mobile phones.
Lantern Descent
Children are invited to a lantern descent organized by the French Ski School (ESF). Supervised by ski instructors, the children will descend the Savonnette slope carrying their lanterns. Upon arrival, each participant will receive hot chocolate. The lantern descent will depart at 5:30 pm. Information and registration are available at the ESF office located in the village center. The next lantern descent will take place on Thursday, February 12th.
- The Media Library is open from 2 PM to 6 PM.
- The Booking Centre is open from 9 till 12 and 2 till 6pm
- The Tourism Office is open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
- The Aqua Leisure Centre is open from 10AM to 9 PM.
- The ice rink is open from 10 am to 8pm.
- Red Shuttle (La Daille - Le Fornet) every 10 minutes thereaAfter 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. Shuttles 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:
3:00 PM: Treasure Hunt. Meet at the Tourist Office. Free.
3:45 PM: Behind the Scenes of Val d'Isère. Meet at the Solaise cable car ticket office. Free.
5:30 PM: Lantern Descent on the Savonnette Slope
6:00 PM: Val Trophy on the roof of the Aquasport Centre
