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Michael, February 2022

What's on this week 5th - 12th February 2017

05-Feb-2017















Val d'Isere


Snake Gliss
Monday 6th February 17:45 – 20:00, Savonette Piste - Free

Sledging of the future! Why not try this snake-like sledging where a group of you are linked together in a chain of up to 10 people. Children must be over 4 years old and be accompanied by an adult.
 
Snow Show
Tuesday 7th February 18:00 – 19:00, Savonette Piste – Free
Enjoy a free glass off mulled wine while you watch a freestyle ski show by the Val d’Isere park team and ski instructors. All followed by a torchlight descent and firework display.
 
Airboarding
Wednesday 8th February, 17:45 – 19:00, Savonette Piste - Free
Try
sledging face first down the flood-lit Savonette slope in the center of Val d’Isere on these specially designed airboards. Steer by shifting your weight and experience a weight flight over the snow. Free and open to all, children must be over 9 years old and accompanied by an adult.
 
Backstage in Val d’Isere
Thursday 9th February 15:45 – 16:45, Solaise ski pass office – Free
Come backstage in Val d’Isere to see what really goes on behind the scenes; you can find out how artificial snow is made, see the inner workings of the Olympique Cable Car and how avalanches are triggered. You can also learn aboutCatex avalanche blasting and visit the rescue post. Guests must book on in advance before Wednesday at 15:00 (20 places available).


Airstar Night Light
Thursday 9th February, 18:00 – 19:30, 
Olimpique Avenue – Free
Sparkle and snow go together very well and this season Val d’Isere has decided to bring the two together. At night this season the village of Val d’Isere will be transformed into a pedestrianized zone and lit up with thousands of different colours. Hot chocolate, vin chaud, ice sculptures and sparkly lights – sounds perfect to us!
https://youtu.be/RsriqCloaD4
 
Dynastar Slalom Trophy
Friday 10th February, 17:45 – 19:30, Savonette Piste
This slalom competition is open to all who wish to take part, although places are limited. Winners from each category will win a pair od Dynastar skis! If you wish to sign up please visit the Tourist Office from Monday onwards.

 

Courchevel 

 
Haribo Ski Show 1850
Monday 6th February, 18:30 – 18:30, Snowfront Courchevel 1850 – Free
Come and see a torchlight decent, enjoy a glass of mulled wine, Haribo sweets and toasted marshmallows with a live DJ.
 
Night visit to Saint-Bon
Tuesday 7th February, 17:30 – 19:30, Starts at the bus stop in Saint Bon – Free
By torchlight, discover the little mountain village of Saint-Bon and the origin of a world famous ski resort.

Snow and Fire Ski Show
Tuesday 7th February, 18:00 – 17:00, Courchevel 1650
snow front – Free
Enjoy a wonderful ski show, with snow sports demonstrations, torchlight 
decent and fireworks. To warm you up, enjoy a free glass of mulled wine or a hot chocolate.
 
Millet Ski Touring Courchevel
Wednesday 8th February, 17:00, La Praz - 6€ to take part
Ski touring race starting under the bubble in La Praz and finish in the Croisette in Courchevel 1850.
 
Children’s Treasure Hunt
Wednesday 8th February, 17:15, 16:15,
Couchevel snow front – Free
See how many treasures you can find in the ESF Piou Piou area.
 
Torchlight
Decent and Ski Show 1650
Wednesday 8th February, 18:00 – 19:00, Snowfront Courchevel 1650 – Free
Come and watch a technical ski demonstration and enjoy a glass of mulled wine.
 
Verdons by night
Wednesday 8th January, 18:00 – 20:00, 
Verdons piste – Free for 3 valley pass holders and 10€ for other/non pass holders.
Skiers and snowboarders of all ages are invited to experience the sensation of night skiing on the Verdons piste. Here you can also access the family park and a DJ will be playing. The whole piste will be floodlit for all to enjoy.
 
Downhill Test
Thursday 9th February, 11:30 – 12:30, Courchevel 1650
Rochers Run – Free
Come and see if you can beat the clock by racing down the
Rochers Run in Courchevel 1650.
 
15th International Festival of Fireworks Competition
Thursday 9th February, 18:45 – 19:30, Snowfront Courchevel 1550 – Free
Fireworks and music become one. Witness the most beautiful show of its kind in the mountains, this competition being together the crème de la crème of the world's leading pyrotechnicians. The evening will start with torchlight decent and this week's competitors are ‘Smart Pyrotechnics’ from the UK.
 
Night Parallel Slalom
Friday 10th February, 17:30 – 16:30, Snowfront Courchevel 1850 – Free
A free competition for children run by ESF.
 

Charmallow Party
Saturday 11th February, 16:00 – 17:50, Snowfront Courchevel 1850 – Free
Grill your own marshmallows, open to all ages – Free.
 
Ice Hockey Match
Saturday 11th February, 20:00, Ice Rink Courchevel 1850
Adults 8€, Children 5€
Val
Canoise V’s La Roche sur Yon
 

La Tania

 
Welcome Drinks
Sunday 5th February 17:00 – 16:00, outside the Tourism Office - Free
Come down to the village centre for some free Beaufort cheese, hot chocolate, and green chaud.
 
Free Breakfast
Monday 6th February,
8:45am, in front of the La Tania Bubble
 
Yoga
Tuesday 7th February, 10:30 – 
12:00pm, Performance Hall - 16€ or 28€ for two sessions.
All participants must register at the Tourism Office before6:
00pm on Monday.
 
ESF Slalom Race
Tuesday 7th February, 17:30, Troika
A slalom race for children,
1 star minimum to take part, register to take part with ESF.
 
Night Sledging
Wednesday 8th February, 17:00 – 16:00, Troika – Free
Come and have some fun in the evening sledging on Troika. The piste will be flood lit with live music.
 
Giant Tartiflette
Thursday 9th February, from 17:30 – Saucisse Savoyarde 7.90€
Come and try this local dish from a giant tartiflette pan. Booking in advance is recommended.
 
Torchlight
Decent
Thursday 9th February, 18:00 – 18:30, Troika
Torchlight decent for children, to register and to collect a lantern meet at the Troika button lift. Free vin chaud or hot chocolate will be served in front of the Tourism Office.

Yoga
Friday 10th February, 09:30 – 11:00, Performance Hall- 16€ or 28€ for two sessions.
All participants must register at the Tourism Office before6:
00pm on Thursday.
 
Snack ‘n’ Games
Friday 10th February, 16:40, in front of Tourism Office - Free