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5th December 2016
WORLD CUP GIANT SLALOM IN VAL D’ISÈRE
WORLD CUP GIANT SLALOM IN VAL D’ISÈRE: VICTORY FOR MATHIEU FAIVRE French racer Mathieu Faivre surprised everyone today with his first World Cup Giant Slalom win on the notoriously difficult OK racecourse in Val d’Isère. Austrian Marcel Hirscher took second place, and France’s Alexis Pinturault came third. Indeed, it was France’s day at races, with… Read more »
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4th December 2016
FIS World Cup GS
It was a beautiful day to watch the relocated FIS Men’s GS World Cup Racing in Val d’isere. The French team was extremely strong taking the gold and brozen medals.
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26th November 2016
Val d’Isere, Blue bird opening day on the slopes
Could not have asked for a better day. After great storms on Thursday night the snow was amazing and the new cable car was looking very sleek.
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10th November 2016
It’s dumping with snow in Val d’isere, opening weekend will soon be here.
As we sit in our nice warm office, it’s very exciting to be able to report that the forecast has not disappointed. We are watching the white flakes fall and slowly blanket the Bellevarde and Solaise peaks. Hear is hoping that the La Niña in the Pacific keeps the snow rolling in. Our lovely chalet… Read more »
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13th October 2016
New Solaise area and beginner’s special offer
To celebrate the redevelopment of the Solaise area, there’s a special lift pass for 2016/17. It covers the two village lifts of Legettaz and Rogoney, the Solaise Gondola and the three magic carpets as well as the Madeleine, Datcha, and Glacier chairs; €35 for one day. The lift company is also offering a one-day Discovery… Read more »
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3rd October 2016
Val d’Isere Location and Rize Coffee for the MacMillan Coffee morning
For the second year we got the local community of Val d’Isere together for a coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan. We raised 735€, so thank you to everyone that made cakes and everyone that came and donated. Cancer is one of the toughest things you will ever have to face and with the… Read more »
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18th September 2016
The snow has arrived in Val d’Isere, it’s early this year.
We all woke up to snow this weekend in the town of Val d’Isere. Getting ready for skiing! with over 25cm at the top of the Val d’Isere pass. The Folie Douce will be open soon, and the snow looks set to be good again this winter.
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24th August 2016
Mountain biking Val d’Isere, last week of the season
Free lifts and great mountain air, perfect for beginners to advanced
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2nd March 2016
Maison De Val – The newly refurbished Val D’Isere Mairie
The newly refurbished Maison de Val looks spectacular with amazing new facilities including a fully stocked Médiathèque with books, games and videos, a brand new cinema showing a wide variety of English and French films and also housing the Mairie and Vie Val D’Is office. There are a wide variety of events organised including video… Read more »
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17th February 2016
Frostgun Competition 2016 Val D’Isere
Today was the day of the Frostgun competition on the back end of a fantastic day’s skiing. The Frostgun competition is the Big Air amateur competition of Europe. Some incredible performances from the snowboarders with the ski event taking place tomorrow evening from 7pm. Incredible atmosphere and great after party with multiple related events taking… Read more »
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