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What's on this week 19th - 26th February 2017

19-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 21st 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 22nd 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 24th 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.

Haribo Show
Tuesday 21st February, 17:30 – 19:00, Courchevel Village
A torch light descent for flacon level and above. An entertaining and fun ski run followed by a snack.
 
Courchevel Anniversaiy Ski Show
Sunday 21st February, 18:00, Courchevel 1850
Celebrating Courchevel and ESF 70th anniversary with an amazing ski show. Big torchlight descent, demonstration of skiing techniques through the ages and a huge fireworks display. Birthday cake, mulled wine and hot chocolate for everyone.
 
Aquazen Night
Sunday 21st February, 20:00 – 22:30, Aquamotion - 20€ 
Enjoy a Aquarelax session with spa entertainment, nail bar and world massage in a relaxing atmosphere at Aquamotion.
 
Millet Ski Touring Courchevel
Wednesday 22nd 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 22nd 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 1850
Wednesday 22nd February, 18:00 – 19:00, Snowfront Courchevel 1850 – Free
Come and watch a technical ski demonstration, torchlight decent for 2 star level and above, live music and enjoy a glass of mulled wine.
 
Verdons by night XXL & Charmallow Party
Wednesday 22nd February, 18:00 – 22:30, 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 the whole piste will be floodlit for all to enjoy. Restaurants will be open, dancefloor, DJ and hundreds of marshmallows to grill.
 
15th International Festival of Fireworks Competition 
Thursday 23rd February, 18:45 – 19:30, Snowfront Courchevel 1650 – 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 “Pandora” from France.
 
Aqua Crazy Night
Thursday 23rd February, 20:00 – 22:00, Aquamotion Courchevel 1550, 15€
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.
 
Torchlight Descent and Ski Show 1850
Friday 24th February, 17:30 – 19:00, Snowfront Courchevel 1850
Torchlight descent with hot chocolate for children levels Ourson, Flocon and 1 star.
 
Night Parallel Slalom
Friday 24th February, 17:30, Courchevel 1850
Night parallel slalom for children of competition level.
 
Charmallow Party
Saturday 25th February, 16:00 – 17:30, Courchevel 1650 – Free
Come and grill giant marshmallows on the snow front.
 
 

La Tania

 
Welcome Drinks
Sunday 19th 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 19th February, 8:45am, in front of the La Tania Bubble
 
Yoga
Tuesday 21st 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.
  
ESF Slalom Race
Tuesday 21st February, 17:30, Troika
A slalom race for children,1 star minimum to 13x years old max take part, register to take part with ESF.
 
Night Sledging
Wednesday 22nd 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.
 
Childrens Torchlight Decent
Thursday 23rd February, 18:20 – 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 Slalom Race Test
Thursday 23rd February, 12:00pm, Troika, 9€
Open to all, register for the event with ESF

Yoga
Friday 24th 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 24th February, 12:00pm, Troika, 9€
Open to all, register for the event with ESF

Snacks ‘N’ Games
Friday 24th February, 17:00, Village centre – Free
Play games and enjoy toasting a giant marshmallow.