English News, Weather and Daily Events - January 07, 2026

Weather

Today the day will start clear and bright but clouds will start to come in the afternoon, bringing a few snowflakes that will drift down in the evening. Hopefully an early start to the next few days of expected snow. North wind of up to 40 km/h in the mountains

Currently at 8:00am it is  -21°C up at the Pisaillas, -19°C at the top of Bellevarde, -17°C degrees up on solaise and -19°C here in town. 

Roads

Nothing to declare.

Local News

Mayor's New Year's Greetings

At the start of the year, the mayor announced his New Year's wishes for 2026. Addressing more than fifty people, Patrick Martin wished everyone happiness, health, success, and peace. He also discussed several topics, reviewing his term in office and the projects completed and implemented for the village and its residents. The mayor reiterated the goal of improving the quality of life for the residents and moving forward with respect, trust, solidarity, and community spirit. Several local figures were present, including the President of the Haute-Tarentaise Community of Municipalities. The ceremony concluded with a reception.

Marmottes

The STVI teams are still working on the gearbox for the Les Marmottes chairlift. It was brought down to the bottom of La Daille on Monday and taken to the STVI garage workshop yesterday morning. The teams were able to locate the broken parts and are continuing to dismantle and check all the components of the gearbox before sending it back to the Swiss manufacturer.

Val d'Isère Téléphérique is still in contact with various German, Italian, and Swiss partners to find a solution as quickly as possible. As a reminder, several options are being explored, such as repairing or replacing the parts in question, or replacing the entire gearbox. The Swiss manufacturer recommends opting for the third option. It should be noted that the Les Marmottes chairlift is a prototype. Therefore, the gearbox for this lift is no longer in production. For the moment, we are uncertain about the opening of the chairlift due to significant manufacturing and delivery delays. We therefore ask that you be patient for a few more days, or even a few weeks, before you can use Les Marmottes again. We will keep you informed of any developments.

CCAS Galette des Rois 

CCAS seniors are invited to celebrate Epiphany with the children from the after-school program. Children and seniors will share a friendly, intergenerational moment around a King Cake. The gathering will take place from 2:30 pm at the elementary school.

Cross-Country Skiing

The nighttime cross-country ski race returns tonight to the Place des Dolomites. In pairs, participants will tackle a loop with bumps and banked turns, specially prepared for the occasion by the Ski Patrol. A sporty and friendly race, focused on fun, where families and friends can challenge the instructors and locals. For 20 minutes, participants will have to complete as many laps as possible in an American-style relay to reach the podium and win numerous prizes. Equipment will be provided by rental shops in the Place des Dolomites, and hot drinks will be offered. Registration will take place on-site at 6:00 PM, before the race starts at 6:30 PM.