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What's on this week 12th - 18th February 2017

12-Feb-2017










Val d'Isere


Snake Gliss
Monday 20th 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 14th 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 15th February, 17:45 – 19:00, Savonette Piste - Free
Trysledging 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 16th 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).

Dynastar Slalom Trophy
Friday 17th 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 

 
BMX XDrive Tour
Sunday 12th to Friday 24th February, 10:00 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 20:00, Chalet Lodge Courchevel.
Come and try BMW XDrive models in Courchevel.
 
Alpine World Ski Championships 2017
Monday 13th February, 10:00 – Men’s 1st run, 13:00 Men's second run, Le Forum Courchevel 1850.
Come and support Courchevel champions at the Ski World Cup, a televised event shown on big screens.
 
Traditional Wooden Games
Monday 13th February, 15:00 – 18:00, Salle Polyvalente de la Maison de Moriond, Courchevel 1650.
From ages 3 years+, come and try some traditional wooden games.
 
Valentines Day Ski Show
Tuesday 14th February, 18:20, Courchevel Village
Courchevel Village puts on a Valentine's day show to celebrate Courchevel’s love for you. Big torchlight decent, firework display, live DJ and mulled wine and hot chocolate for all.
 
Millet Ski Touring Courchevel
Wednesday 15th 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 15th February, 17:15, 16:15, Courchevel snow front – Free
See how many treasures you can find in the ESF Piou Piou area.
 
Torchlight Descent and Ski Show 1650
Wednesday 15th February, 18:00 – 19:00, Snowfront Courchevel 1650 – Free
Come and watch a technical ski demonstration, torchlight decent for 1 star level, live music and enjoy a glass of mulled wine.
 
Verdons by night
Wednesday 15th 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.
 
15th International Festival of Fireworks Competition 
Thursday 9th February, 18:45 – 19:30, Snowfront Courchevel 1850 – 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 “Lieto” from Italy.
 
Aqua Crazy Night
Thursday 16th February, 20:00 – 22:00, Aquamotion Courchevel 1550, 10€
Take the plunge in a crazy atmosphere. Extreme canyon, entertainment, indoor surf wave, diving contest. Many prizes to be won followed by happy hour in Stars ‘n’ Bars.
 
Alpine World Ski Championships 2017
Friday 17th February, 09:45, Le Forum Courchevel 1850 - Free
Come and support Courchevel champions at the Ski World Cup, a televised event shown on big screens.
09:45 – Men’s Giant Slalmon first run, 13:00 Mens Giant Slalmon second run.

Plum KV Courchevel
Friday 17th February, 17:00 Registration, La Praz - 10€
Ski touring race starting in La Praz. A times 5km ascent of a 100m ascent to the top of la Loze.
 
Alpine World Ski Championships 2017
Saturday 18th February, 09:45, Le Forum Courchevel 1850 - Free
Come and support Courchevel champions at the Ski World Cup, a televised event shown on big screens.
09:45 – Ladies’ Giant Slalmon first run, 13:00 Ladies’ Giant Slalmon second run.
 
 

La Tania

 
Welcome Drinks
Sunday 12th 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 13th February, 8:45am, in front of the La Tania Bubble
 
Yoga
Tuesday 14th February, 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.
 
Valentines Day Photo Booth
Tuesday 14th February, 12:00 – 14:00, Village Centre – Free
Come and take a photo with your loved one, a free rose for all.
 
ESF Slalom Race
Tuesday 14th February, 17:30, Troika
A slalom race for children,1 star minimum to take part, register to take part with ESF.
 
Night Sledging
Wednesday 15th 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.
 
Torchlight Decent
Thursday 16th 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.
 
ESF Slalmon Race Test
Thursday 16th February, 12:00pm, Troika, 9€
Open to all, register for the event with ESF

Yoga
Friday 17th February, 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.
 
ESF Slalmon Race Test
Friday 17th February, 12:00pm, Troika, 9€
Open to all, register for the event with ESF