English Weather, News, and Events - February 28, 2025

WEATHER

Nice bright, light day even if the clouds are often gently covering the sun.
Not much wind to whine about.
Breeze from North/North west this morning
And South west this afternoon.
Bit chilly this morning

At 9.50 the temperature is

• -6° in the Village.
  
• -6° on Solaise.
  
• -6° on Bellevarde.
  
• -9° on Pisaillas.
  

The maximum temperature at 2000 metres will be 0°.

ROADS

No problems are expected on our roads today.
Tomorrow is another busy change-over-Saturday.
If you can delay your departure,
why not use the “Free” extra day If you bought a 6-day pass,
as Saturdays are a very good day to be skiing.

SKI REPORT

For the most up-to-date information please click here.
Here are the highlights of the ski report.

Nearly everything is open and most pistes were groomed last night.
Only 1 lift and 2 pistes will be closed all day.

ON BELLEVARDE
The middle part of the orange and the Epaule du Charvet were not groomed.
The upper parts of the OK and Orange, and the Raye
will be closed this morning for training
before opening for everyone.
If you like jumping, the Snow Park has a range of obstacles
to suit all skill levels.
Jumping on a normal piste is dangerous, and 'not cool'.
For speed lovers, or those that want to learn how to control their speed :
The ski patrol have set up a Super G course on the Borsat.
This is for anyone to have a go, in the safest conditions, one by one.
You pick the speed……slow & steady, super fast or anything between.
Go there before 14.00.
Free and you don’t need to register.
The idea is that you can have fun while learning
how to control your speed, and don’t frighten, or injure
other people when skiing on open pistes.
Even if  you are used to skiing fast,
it doesn’t mean you could stop if you came over a roll
and there was a small child in front of you.

Just because it is your last day, if you feel Brave on a blue,
don’t go on one of our famous but tricky black runs.
Just lie to your friends in Fulham !
The Face will still be here when you come back.


ON SOLAISE
The 3000 lift and piste are closed.
The S, Cugnai, Rhone Alps and Marmottons were not groomed.
For tourers -the Ecureuil track is never groomed.

LE FORNET
Everything is open except the Tunnel.
The Foret is never groomed.

ON PISAILLAS
Everything is open and groomed.

NURSERY SLOPE
Everything is open and groomed, including the tobogganing area.

The avalanche risk today is 2 out of 5.
Low risk but not no risk.
There are still wind slabs lurking which might take you for a
fast, painful ride
onto rocks  or over a cliff.
If tempted to ski off piste, look closely at your group.
When did they last practice with their beep, probe and shovel ?
Listen to your gut…stay on piste or ski with one of our many mountain guides.
They do know where they are going, and what they are doing.

If you are going to Tignes, where the skiing is almost as good as Val,
use the Tommeuse or  Borsat chairlifts.

All of our walking, multi activity and cross country tracks are open.
Why not take the lift up to top of le Fornet ,
and walk along the Col de l’Iseran, Europe’s highest mountain pass.

LOCAL NEWS

Our pisteurs are very aware that people are worried about their
safety on the slopes.
Who doesn’t love a bit of speed ?
Sadly, lots of speed freaks don’t realise how out of control
they really are.
So, today, for the first time, the pisteurs are setting up a
Super G course on the Borsat which will be open until 14.00
for everyone to enjoy
So you can zooooooom as fast or slow as you like.
In the safest possible conditions.
Hopefully even learn how to control your speed
And adapt to all situations.
So when on a ‘normal piste’ you can slow down
or stop if you suddenly see someone just below you on the slope.
The skier arriving from above is always responsible for
avoiding anyone below.
Even if that person is parked or pfaffing.
If today’s test goes well the ski patrol will assess and improve it.
Possibly, with the aim to make it a more permanent feature.

Last night, 240 lucky comedy lovers enjoyed the Paname Comedy Club.
2 more Laugh-out-loud  Ops next Thursday.
That will be the Paname Funny people’s last night here,
this season, before returning to Paris.

It is the Dynastar Trophy competition his evening,
on the Savonnette slope.
This famous race is only for holiday makers,
not for secret semi-pro or pro skiers.
By that I mean, if you belong to an Alpine Ski Club,
or are on a ski training course you must not compete.
It is a single-elimination parallel slalom.
3 simple categories – men, women, children.  
Winners will receive a prize from Val d’Isėres partner
Dynastar, who will also donate a pair of skis for the draw.
There isn’t a fee to enter but there are only
32 places for men and children and 16 for women.
There are a lot more competitive spirits than that
here on holiday at the moment,
so if you want to experience the thrill of racing
don’t hang around – put your skates on and
get to the Club de Sports to register ASAP.
You can find the Club office next to the ticket office
between the bottom of the Olympique and Solaise bubbles.

At 18.00 every Friday during the school holidays,
local artist and art teacher Rozenn Roszak leads
an art workshop in the cosy studio up the back stairs
behind the Church.
This evening’s session is based on the Arno Stern philosophy.
Freedom without judgement.
Make marks, play with colours, enjoy the process.
In a world where our children are constantly taking exams,
being graded, compared and contrasted,
this is a time for them to express their inner joy.
Children must be at least 5 years old.
Adults are also welcomed.
Please book at the Tourist Office.

Finally from around the globe GB Glory.
Bronze for James Barnes-Miller in the para Snowsports
Snowboard World Cup in Steamboat.
Bronze for Mia Brookes in Calgary’s Slopestyle World Cup.
A very tight competition - Mia was just 3 points off the gold.
While Kirsty Muir came 6th at the
Freeski Slopestyle World Cup in Stoneham!
Well done to you all !  AND the teams supporting you.