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What's on this week 9th - 20th April 2017

09-Apr-2017
















Val d'Isere

 
Snake Gliss
Monday 10th April 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.
 

Yooner Sledging
Tuesday 11th April, 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.
 
Guided tour of Val d’Isere
Tuesday 11th April, 10:00 – 11:30, Tourist Office - 5€
Hear the tale of how a small village grew into an internationally famous ski resort; take a guided tour around the old town of Val d’Isere featuring the Moris house, Baroque church and contemporary architecture. Tour last around an hour and a half.
 
Ski Touring
Thursday
13th , Friday 14th, Saturday 15th April, 09:30 – 16:00, Val d’Isere Centre
A ski touring test day, a wide range of ski touring equipment will be available to try and test free of charge. All top brands in ski touring will be present including Dynastar, Dynafit, Black Crows, Zag, Plum, Salomon, Millet as well as
Nic Impex. The program includes an introduction to ski touring with a professional from the mountain guides office and Top Ski (at 09:30, 10:30 and 11:30), as well as a workshop on how to use an avalanche transceiver device every day at 14:00.
 
Backstage in Val d’Isere
Thursday 13th April, 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 and visit the machine room. Check out how artificial snow is made, the inner working of the Olympique Cable Car or how avalanches are triggered. You can also learn about 
Catex avalanche blasting and visit the rescue post. It is necessary to sign up in advance before Wednesday 15:00.
 

Courchevel 

 
Documentary Film
Monday 10th April, 18:30, Courchevel 1650
A film showing many unpublished archive images about the evolution of winter sports in Haute-Savoie from the early 20th century to the end of the 1970’s.
 
Guided Tour of Courchevel 
Tuesday 11th April, 10:00 – 12:00, Courchevel 1850

Courchevels fantastic history, the first class chalets and adventure of iconic people.
 
BMW Drive

Wednesday 12th April, all day
Try BMW electric and hybrid cars . After the slopes close, come and try electric mountain bikes.
 
Concert
Wednesday 12th April, 16:30 – 18:00, Courchevel 1650
Come and enjoy a free drink and watch an outdoor pop-rock concert with the band Lolo and the
Brigaids.
 
Games Festival
Thursday 13th April, 15:00 – 18:00, Courchevel 1650
Come and discover and try traditional wooden games.
 
Aqua Zen
Thursday 13th April, 20:00 – 22:00, Aquamotion, 15€
Entry price includes access to
Aquawellness. Come and enjoy aqua relax session, try world massage techniques, spa entertainment, new esthetic skin diagnosis and Alicia Coiffure braid bar.
 
Easter Festivities
Saturday 15th April
20:45 – Easter Party – Come and dance on the snow front in Courchevel 1850 with music from the Momes ‘N’ Rock band.
21:15 – Enchanting Stroll – Come and enjoy a short night walk in Courchevel 1850 on a surprising path with unusual characters followed by an Easter egg hunt.   
 
 

La Tania

 
10 Days to log out
10 days to log out and enjoy the zen area, free post card to send and many surprises…
All activities with a *, 1 activity = 5€, 2 activities = 8€, Pass for 10 days + goody bag = 15€, Goody bag 10€.
 
Welcome Drinks
Sunday 9th April 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.
 
Organic Skin Care Workshop
Monday 10th April
10:30am and 3:30pm
A workshop for men and women, to take part please register at the Tourist Office, age 13 years and over.
 
Children and Parents Games
Monday 10th April, 17:00,
Childrens play ground La Tania.
 
Outdoor Yoga*
Tuesday 11th April, 16:00, 5€.
All participants must register at the Tourism Office before
12:00pm on Tuesday.


Natural Walk and Do It
Yourself Workshop*
Wednesday 12th April, 14:00, 5€
All participants must register at the Tourism Office.
 
Zen Organic Snack
Wednesday 12th April, 16:00, in front of the Tourist Office
 
Cooking Demo
Thursday 13th April, 17:00, Le Farcon
Cooking demo by Julien Machet and Adel Dakkar in front of the
Farcon restaurant.
 
Giant
Tartiflette
Thursday 13th April, 17:30, Saucisse Savoyarde
Booking is advised 7.90€
 
Film
Thursday 13th April, 18:30, Performance Hall
45 minute film about the consequences of global warming in French.
 
Outdoor Yoga*
Friday 14th April, 16:00, 5€.
All participants must register at the Tourism Office before
12:00pm on Friday.

Snacks ‘N’ Games
Friday 14th April, 17:00, Village 
centre – Free
Play games and enjoy toasting a giant marshmallow. 
 

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday 15th April, 09:00
To take part please register at the Tourist Office.
 
Film
Saturday 15th April, 18:30, Performance Hall
Outdoor sports film by DPMJ and conference. A beautiful film and a message of humanity, with English subtitles.