Weather
Snowclouds continue to be trapped over the mountains, while becoming less consistent as the hours pass. The sky, still heavily overcast this morning, will start breaking up in the afternoon, allowing sunshine to break through. The rain-snow line is around 400 meters. Additional snowfall is expected Friday morning up to 15 cm with strong winds at higher altitudes. Northwest wind, then stormy northerly, strengthening slightly during the afternoon. Often 40-60 km/h on the snow fronts, 70-80 km/h on the ridges.
Currently at 8am it is -18°C up at the Pisaillas, -15°C at the top of Bellevarde, -13 degrees up on solaise and -8°C here in town. Today will be a lot colder than what we have had recently with tops of -4°C in the village.
Roads
The roads are being actively cleared of snowfall. Roads still accessible but as a reminder it is essential you are equipped with chains or snow socks in the car in case of need.
Local News
PIDA
An avalanche control intervention plan (PIDA) has been in effect since 6:50 a.m. across the entire ski area, implemented by the Ski Patrol Management. The opening of the ski lifts will therefore be delayed to ensure safety on the slopes.
Ski Patroller Memorial
Starting at 11:00 a.m., the Ski Patrol Management will hold its ski patroller memorial at La Daille. The program for this 39th edition includes two giant slalom runs at the Stade de la Raye and a skills course for snow groomers on the snow front. Activities will be offered to the public on the La Daille snow front, including rides on a snow groomer, a ski patroller merchandise shop, and a refreshment stand. A barbecue will be held at lunchtime. The event will run all day and will conclude with an awards ceremony and a private party at a club.
Lillehammer Slalom
Yesterday, the Slalom World Cup took place in Lillehammer, Norway. Timon Haugan won the race on home soil in 2 minutes and 3 seconds, followed by Switzerland's Loïc Meillard and Finland's Eduard Hallberg. Among the French skiers, Clément Noël from Val d'Isère finished 5th. Victor Muffat-Jeandet delivered a very strong performance, finishing in the top 10, while Steven Amiez came in 13th and Paco Rassat 20th. Clément Noël did not win the slalom globe, finishing second overall with 520 points for the fourth time in his career.
Norway's Atle Lie McGrath won his first crystal globe with a total of 584 points. Third place went to Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen.
Photo Contest
Last day to enter the photo contest organized by the Haute Tarentaise Vanoise Community of Municipalities for a new open-air photo exhibition. It will be on display this summer along the Green Way, located between Séez and Villaroger. Under the theme "Reflections of Life," amateur and professional photographers are invited to highlight the region, what fosters community, and what connects them to the natural world. Photos must be taken within the Haute Tarentaise Community of Municipalities, specifically in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Les Arcs, Les Chapelles, Montvalezan, La Rosière, Sainte Foy Tarentaise, Séez, Tignes, Val d'Isère, and Villaroger. Submissions are made via the online form.
- The Media Library is open from 2 PM to 6 PM.
- The Booking Centre is open from 8:30 AM to 7 PM.
- The Tourism Office is open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
- The Aqua Leisure Centre is open from 10 however the pool will not open until 12 till 9 PM - This will be the case for mondays, tuesdays, thursdays and fridays.
- The ice rink is open from 10 am to 8pm.
Every Thursday from 6:30 pm, experience Thursdays with music at L'Avancher!
A unique evening at the hotel bar, combining live music with a warm and cozy atmosphere by the fireplace. Enjoy delicious cocktails, gourmet appetizers, and sharing platters, all while taking in the talent of guest artists. A perfect evening to relax, share, and groove to the rhythm of live music.
- Red Shuttle (La Daille - Le Fornet) every 10 minutes. 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): first departure from Le Coin at 8:28 a.m. and last arrival 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
8:05 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.
11:00 AM: Ski patrollers' memorial on the Daille snow front - this event includes two giant slalom runs at the Stade de la Raye and a skills course for snow groomers on the snow front. Activities will be offered t including rides on a snow groomer, a ski patroller merchandise shop, and a refreshment stand. A barbecue will be held at lunchtime. The event will run all day.
5:45 PM: Snake gliss challenge on the Savonnette slope. Hop on board the sleds of the future – true snow serpents made for shared fun without limits, sledges of up to10 people.
