Weather
This morning we can expect dry and sunny weather with some high-altitude clouds and in the afternoon mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine across the whole of Savoie.
Currently at 8am it is -4.1°C up at the Pisaillas, -0.5°C at the top of Bellevarde, -0.7 degrees up on solaise and -5°C here in town. Today we can expect a top of 4°C in the village.
Roads
The roads are clear.
Local News
Work on the OK piste
A detour was in place yesterday on the OK slope. Following electrical problems that occurred on the ski area last week, ENEDIS had to intervene to repair the faulty cable. A major operation was carried out using a spider excavator to clear the snow and access the cable for repair.
Classicaval Musical Prelude
Last night, the musical prelude of the Classicaval festival took place at La Savoyarde. [Number of] people were present to share a special moment of classical music with the artists of the first installment.
Classicaval Today's Program
Today will be the first official concert of this 32nd edition. The musicians will take the audience on a journey from Baroque to Classical music. Several major works will be performed, including Haydn's Piano Trio in G major, Bach's Double Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D minor, Boccherrini's Quintet in E minor, and the Concerto for Three Violins and Oboes by Vivaldi and Mozart, as discussed by Classicaval's Artistic Director, Anne-Lise Gastaldi.
The audience will have the opportunity to hear a variety of talented and renowned musicians, including Volkhard Steude, Virginie Buscail, and Aurore Doise on violin; Paul Erdmann on viola; Diana Ligeti on cello; Ferréol Molle on double bass; Anne-Lise Gastaldi on piano; Kojiro Okada on harpsichord; and Olivier Doise on oboe—a first for this 32nd edition.
The concert will take place this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Church of Saint-Bernard in Menthon. Following the opening concert, the public is invited to a friendly gathering with the musicians over drinks at the Maison Marcel Charvin at 7:45 pm.
Regulations and Safety in entertainment venues
Following the tragedy in Crans-Montana, some professionals in the nightlife industry are raising concerns about regulations and safety in entertainment venues. Cyril Bonnevie, manager of three establishments in Val d'Isère and Tignes, is alerting the authorities, including the Minister of the Interior and the Prefect of Savoie, to the urgent need for improved safety in these establishments. He is calling for stricter regulations from the fire and safety commission and a review of the establishments' classification system.
This industry professional also calls for a thorough reflection on the local area to raise awareness of the risks and mitigate them. As a reminder, the fire in a bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve left 40 dead, including 20 minors, and 116 injured. The couple who owned the bar are suspected of "negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent arson." The Swiss justice system ruled yesterday to keep the owner in pretrial detention for three months. His wife and co-owner will not be detained.
