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

05-Mar-2017











Val d'Isere


SFR Freestyle Tour
Sunday 5th March – Tuesday 7th March, all day, Tignes snow park
This year, the SFR Freestyle Tour, currently the largest freestyle ski competition in Europe, is offering four major events in the international calendar in two new Olympic disciplines: halfpipe and slope style. But this year, they’re going even bigger: the SFR Freestyle Tour stage in Tignes, is on the World Cup calendar!  This event is an “open” competition in which pros and amateurs can sign up. There is prize money limitless glory to be won.
https://youtu.be/bcyyiu9Nj0k
 
Snake Gliss
Monday 6th March 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.
 
Classical Music Festival
Monday 6th, Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th March, 19:00 – 20:30, Saint Bernard de Menthon church
This festival features internationally acclaimed musicians. Tickets cost 17€ for adults and 14€ for children. There is a 43€ pass for three concerts (35€ for children). Tickets on sale at the Tourist Office from Saturday or at the door 30 minutes before the concert starts.
https://youtu.be/3xEb3e4nK5I
  
Airboarding
Thursday 9th March, 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.
 
Yooner Sledging
Friday 10th March, 17:45 – 19:00, Saconettes piste
Come and have a go on this light, manoeuvrable and very comfortable Yooner sledge. This sledge offers a lot of fun and excitement right from the very first turn. Come and have a go on the floodlit Savonette nursery slope. Suitable for children 5 years and over, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Courchevel 

 
Guided Tour – Ski Jump in La Praz
Tuesday 7th March, 14:30 – 16:30, Ski Jump La Praz, Free
Registration is compulsory at the tourist office. Come and discover the history of Courchevel ski-jumping.
 
Snow Sculpting
Wednesday 8th March, 16:30, Courchevel 1850 snowfront, Free
Unveil your artistic skills with your friends and family. Hot chocolate for all.
 
Millet Ski Touring Courchevel
Wednesday 8th March, 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.
 
Aqua Zen
Thursday 9th March, 20:00 – 22:00, Aquamotion, Courchevel 1550, 15€
Access to Aquawellness selection of steam rooms, saunas and outdoor pool, massage sessions, spa treatments and much more. 
 
Poker Tournament
Thursday 9th March, 20:30, Courchevel 1650, Free
Places are limited to 32, registration is compulsory via the tourist office.
 
Flying and Skiing French Championships
Friday 10th and Saturday the 11th of March, Free
Friday – The event will take place all day. Paragliders will demonstrate their precision landing skills. On Friday paragliders will take off from La Loze and need to hit a target placed on the snow front. Also there will be a helicopter jump display 100 meters abover Courchevel 1850.
Saturday – Todays competition will take place from the top of Saulire down piste M and Creux.
 

La Tania

 
Welcome Drinks
Sunday 5th March 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 March, 8:45am, in front of the La Tania Bubble
 
Yoga
Tuesday 7th March, 10:30 – 12:00pm, Performance Hall - 16€ or 28€ for two sessions.
All participants must register at the Tourism Office before 6:00pm on Monday.

Bowling Sledging
Wednesday 8th March, 17:15, Troika  
 
Broom Ball
Thursday 9th March, 17:00, Resort centre
 
Giant Tartiflette
Thursday 9th March, 17:30, outside the Saucisse Savoyarde, booking advisable, 7.90€ per person

Yoga
Friday 10th March, 09:30 – 11:00, Performance Hall- 16€ or 28€ for two sessions.
All participants must register at the Tourism Office before 6:00pm on Thursday.
 
Snacks ‘N’ Games
Friday 10th March, 17:00, Village centre – Free
Play games and enjoy toasting a giant marshmallow.