English News, Weather and Daily Events - March 4, 2026

Weather

Today we will have bright weather with a few high-altitude clouds. We can expect highs of 7 degrees in town, temperatures are 7 degrees above average with the freezing level at 2400m and the wind will be very light at all levels, from the south at altitude.

Currently at 8am it is  -7°C up at the Pisaillas, -4°C at the top of Bellevarde, and -4°C here in town. 

Roads

The roads are clear.

Local News

Victim on the ski slopes

The ski patrol responded Monday evening to a disappearance on the slopes. The man, originally from Turkey, was last seen in the Grand Pré area at noon. Ski patrollers were alerted late in the afternoon around 5 p.m. by his wife and set out to patrol the off-piste area of ​​Charvet to find him. Teams from the High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon (PGHM) of Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Modane also joined the search by helicopter, along with a drone pilot from Moûtiers. After a lengthy search throughout the evening, the victim was found deceased at 1 a.m. by the drone's thermal imaging camera. The snowboarder, who was not equipped with an avalanche transceiver, was found at the foot of a rocky cliff on the Charvet loop, at the bottom of the Manchet Valley.

Tribute to Gérard Mattis

A tribute will be paid to Gérard Mattis, a great and emblematic figure of Val d'Isère, who passed away last January. A torchlight descent will be organized this evening at 7:30 p.m. on the Bellevarde Face. Around one hundred people, including family and friends, are expected from 5:15 p.m. at the bottom of the Bellevarde Express chairlift. Participants will be welcomed at the mountain restaurant to wait for sunset before descending the Face. The memorial in tribute to Gérard Mattis is also open to participants of the Mattis Ski Schools and young people with a silver-level competition experience. Those unable to participate in the torchlight descent can welcome friends and family at the bottom of the Bellevarde Face.

Senior Couscous

Seniors from the CCAS (Community Social Action Center) are invited to discover oriental flavors. Starting at 11:00 a.m., they will cook couscous in the Council Chamber at the Maison Marcel Charvin. The meal will be followed by a singing performance by locals, providing a convivial atmosphere to share a delicious meal.

Snowpark Contest

The Val d'Isère Snowpark is hosting its Snowpark Contest this morning. Skiers and snowboarders can participate in a competition on various features and also compete against other participants for a chance to win numerous prizes. Helmets are strongly recommended. The competition will be followed by a barbecue. Registration is free and takes place on-site.

Children's Show

Wednesday means children's show! The musical trio La Poêle à Gratter invites young and old to enjoy a festive, groovy, and energetic concert while addressing important social issues affecting young people. Their goal is to reveal the superpowers that children and teenagers possess. Reservations can be made at the Tourist Office until 5:00 PM, and tickets will also be available on-site from 5:30 PM. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Henri Oreiller Congress Center.

Pom-pom Operations

The public was made aware of slope safety thanks to the yellow pom-pom operation that took place yesterday (see photo). The yellow pom-poms, visible both on the slopes and at the base of the slopes, piqued the curiosity of skiers and snowboarders and sparked discussions about slope safety. At the base of the slopes, an awareness booth was staffed by ski patrollers and the Val d'Isère gendarmerie. Skiers were able to take a quiz of about ten questions to assess their knowledge of slope safety rules, and also to talk with professionals about safety on the ski area and the proper behavior to adopt.

Every Tuesday, all ski resort and safety personnel will wear their yellow pom-poms, the symbol of the safety ambassadors on the slopes.

Super-G Awareness

Yesterday morning, more than 350 people experienced the thrill of Super-G during a race organized by the ski patrol on the Borsat slope. This event aimed to raise awareness about speed as part of a safety awareness program on the slopes, promoting confident skiing. The vacationers were delighted to try Super-G and also to chat with the patrollers present.

ESF Show

Last night, the 200 instructors of the French Ski School (ESF) put on a magnificent show on the Bellevarde slope. 5,384 people enjoyed the torchlight descent, demonstrations by 6 freestylers and 12 synchronized skiers, as well as two fireworks displays. For this last event of the season, two torchlight descents were made, the first by 50 children from the Sports Club accompanied by their coaches, but also the presence of the disabled sports association and a beautiful aerial surprise.