WEATHER
After a clear night the clouds have rushed in, and there is the strong possibility of limited visability, a so called 'white out,' at times.
Sadly sun is well hidden today but the good news is that wind shouldn't be an issue
with an average of 11 km/hour on Pisaillas at 10.00 though it may gust up to 35 km/hour.
We are back to a temperature inversion, so warmer in the village than on the tops of our
mountains.
At 10.00 the temperature is
- -2° in the Village.
- +1° on Solaise.
- -4° on Pisaillas.
The Temperature will be between -4° and +5°at 2000 meters.
ROUTE
No problems are expected on the roads today.
SKI REPORT
All our lifts and pistes are open except for the Tunnel piste in Le Fornet, and most of the slopes were groomed overnight.
Those not groomed are
AT LE FORNET
- Fôret
- Petit Bois
- Table d'Orientation
- Signal
ON SOLAISE
- Combe Martin
- Cugnai
- Rhône- Alpes
ON BELLEVARDE
- Epaule du Charvet
There will be training and racing this morning on
- The upper parts of the Orange
- The upper parts of the OK
- The Raye
There is a competition in the Snow Park from 11.00.
You don’t need to book in advance for this so come along, win a prize !
Please don’t race on other slopes.
Slaloming between beginners is both terrifying and dangerous.
Remember that on this warm day the Santons and the L are likely to close later due to the high risk
of avalanches engulfing one or both of these slopes.
One slab whipped onto the L overnight, but there are more slabs hovering......
Please don’t ski down a closed run
Tignes can be accessed via the Tommeuses or Borsat chairlifts.
The avalanche risk today is again 2 out of 5.
Never forget, the tricks and traps off piste are not limited to avalanches.
Choose you companions based on their rescue skills.
What about a booking to ski with a mountain guide ?
All our walking paths and cross county tracks are open apart from les Branges.
If you are lucky enough to be accompanied by a dog please remember to always pick up their poo or risk paying a 135 euro fine. Each time !
LOCAL NEWS
80 literary fans were at the Crazy Barmes yesterday evening to meet Jean Baptiste Andrea who was discussing his latest work
« Veiller sur elle » (Watch over her).
This is a is novel of love against the odds.
A poor, but talented, sculpturer. The daughter of a wealthy family.
Religion vs artistic freedom.
All set in an Italy teetering towards fascism.
It won last years prestigious French literary Goncourt prize.
Jean Baptiste was last here in 2020 when he presented his ode to the mountain
“One hundred million years and a day”.
He came into our studio and the interview is on our website.
Paname Comedy Club invites you to join them tomorrow evening at the Conference Centre - far from their usual Paris venue.
There will be 4 French stand up comics, 2 of whom have spent the last few days in Val and even had time to come and talk to US !
Fred will include it in his usual Apres Ski show from 17.00 to 19.00 this evening
and the interview will also be on our website.
The program for this years ‘Adventure and Discovery Festival’ will be published on their website today.
https://www.festival-aventure-et-decouverte.com/
The 11 competing documentaries will take us on a journey around the world.
Plan to book tickets for this popular event which will take place 15-18 April.
220 ESF instructors formed an illuminated snake down the steep black run, the Face,
last night making that the longest torchlight descent so far this winter.
Dick and his laser added to the occasion by lighting up the mountain.
The huge crowd also enjoyed the spectacular firework display,
while sipping more than 200 litres of mulled wine and 60 litres of hot chocolate.
11.00
There is a Competition at the Snowpark on Bellevard.
Open to Everyone !
- Skiers !
- Snowboarders !
- Spectators !
Come and show off your talent !
Win a prize !
It is
- Free to take part.
- Free to watch.
There will be a barbeque afterwards.
Register on arrival.
Helmets are strongly recommended.
From 15.00
Come and discover the Val Kids area at the top of Solaise – just as you get out of the bubble.
Enjoy a snack while you are shown some of the ‘behind the scenes’ activities of the teams
that work hard to protect you and make your holiday special.
Learn how
- they make snow.
- the emergency services work.
- avalanche dogs are trained.
At 17.00
The Multimedia Library is hosting a Video game tournament.
An immersive experience : competitive spirit + adrenaline + passion + talent
All combine, or collide in the epic battles
17h45
Airboard.
A fun and free experience.
Adjust your weight on this bodyboard to feel like you are FLYING across the snow.
For those over nine years old, come to the Savonette nursery slope.
with your enthusiasm , helmet, a parent.
18.00
“OUT OF CONTROL”
A fun show for all the family to share.
Forget a standard magic show, forget standard comedy.
Think clowns, acrobats, jugglers, singers and LAUGHTER.
Reserve at the Tourist Office until 17.00.
If any tickets remain they will be sold at door at the Conference Centre from 17.30
A percentage of the takings is donated to the Little Princes Charity,
which helps dreams come true for seriously ill children and teenagers.
18.00
Mass will be celebrated in the Church.
From 19.30 - 22.00
There is a Special Evening event at the Swimming Pool and Sports Centre
You are invited to relax in the centre’s beautiful pools.
Anyone who has bought a ticket for the swimming pool
can take also use the Wellness Centre’s
jacuzzies, saunas and the hammam
without paying the usual extra charge.
The red shuttle bus (‘le train rouge’) runs between La Daille and Le Fornet, via the roundabout adjacent to the nursery slopes (‘Rond-point des pistes’) every 6 minutes from 07.00 to 20.00 and then every 20 minutes until 02.00.
The blue shuttle bus (‘le train bleu’) travels between the Rond-point des pistes and Legettaz every 15 minutes from 08.30 to 23.20.
The yellow shuttle bus (‘le train jaune’) takes you to the Manchet valley via the main street and the rue de la Balme every 20 minutes from 08.30 to 23.20.
The shuttle bus between Val d’Isère and Tignes does 6 round trips a day.
- Leaving La Daille at 07.55, 08.35 and 10.50 in the morning and 16.25, 17.25 and 18.20 pm in the afternoon.
- Leaving Tignes 1800 at 8.05, 8.45 and 11.00, in the morning and 16.35, 17.35 and 18.30 in the afternoon.
