Weather
A generally sunny day, but with an atmosphere laden with desert dust from the Sahara. Likely causing a hazy sky with whiteout or even yellow - possible in the mountains. Winds at altitude will be from the south at 20-30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h.
Currently at 8am it is -6°C up at the Pisaillas, -1°C at the top of Bellevarde, and -2°C here in town. Today we can expect a top of 7°C in the village.
Roads
The roads are clear.
Local News
Tribute to Gérard Mattis
Last night, more than 150 people paid tribute to Gérard Mattis at a memorial on the Bellevarde Face (see photo). The family and friends of Gérard Mattis, who passed away last January, gathered in a mountain restaurant before descending by torchlight. They were greeted with thunderous applause at the bottom of the Bellevarde Face by about thirty people gathered on the snow front.
Mont-Blanc Student Project Presentation
After conducting studies for several months in our village, students from the Savoie Mont-Blanc University will be here this morning to present the findings of two workshops. The first, led by the municipality, concerns the development of summer and winter connections in the Bellevarde area. The students have devised several restructuring scenarios to optimize the ski area, integrate a link with Tignes, and rethink summer activities to ensure overall coherence. The second workshop, led by the Vanoise National Park, focused on winter tranquility and off-piste skiing through an analysis of visitor numbers around the Val d'Isère and Tignes ski areas. A discussion period will follow each presentation. The final presentation is open to the public and will take place at 10:00 AM in the Council Room at the Maison Marcel Charvin.
Little Torches
Following the participation of around one hundred children two weeks ago and the raising of over €1,200, the ESF (French Ski School) is relaunching the "Little Torches" fundraising campaign. As a reminder, this initiative, organized by France Montagnes with the support of the ANMSM (National Association of Mountain Sports and Leisure Centers), DSF (Department of Skiing and Mountaineering), and the ESF, will give children who don't have the opportunity to go on vacation the chance to discover the mountains and their benefits. To participate in this worthwhile project, the public is invited to purchase torches. As part of the "Famille Plus, la montagne solidaire" (Family Plus, Solidarity in the Mountains) initiative, all proceeds will be donated to three committed charities: Enfance et Montagne (Childhood and Mountain), Génération Montagne (Mountain Generation), and Petits Princes (Little Princes). The P'tits Flambeaux (Little Torches) descent will take place this evening at 6:15 p.m. on the Savonnette slope. Information and reservations are available at the ESF (French Ski School) office in the village center.
Senior Couscous
Sixteen seniors from the CCAS (Municipal Social Action Center) discovered the flavors of the Orient by preparing couscous in the Council Chamber at the Maison Marcel Charvin. They followed a recipe from Renée, originally from Algeria, and also made dessert. After the cooking workshop, the seniors shared a delicious meal together, followed by a singing performance by local singers, much to their delight.
Children's Show
Yesterday afternoon, children enjoyed the show "Hérooïque" by the musical trio La Poêle à Gratter. Nearly 100 children and adults alike experienced an energetic, festive, and groovy concert that also addressed important social issues affecting young people.
- 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 till 9 PM.
- The ice rink is open from 10 am to 8pm.
Every Thursday from 6:30 pm, experience musical Thursdays 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 while taking in the talent of guest artists. A perfect evening to relax, share, and groove to the rhythm of live music.
Exclusively tonight, from 9:30 pm, at Les Équinoxes in La Daille, don't miss the Marchellesi concert. Mediterranean melodies, a warm and vibrant voice over guitar chords—come and meet the Corsican melodist Marchellesi for a festive and moving experience at Les Équinoxes. Accompanied by Alain Bonin on keyboards and vocals and Elsa on guitar and vocals, this trio will transport you to an unusual musical world and take you on a journey for a few hours.
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
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.
2 p.m.: Discovering winter wildlife on the Pont Saint-Charles trail.
3:45 p.m.: Behind the scenes of Val d'Isère at the Solaise gondola.
5:45 p.m.: Yooner on the Savonnette slope.
6 p.m.: E-Buggy Val Trophy on the roof of the Aquasportif Center.
6:30 p.m.: The Little Torches on the Savonnette slope.
