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What's on this week 29th January- 5th February 2017

29-Jan-2017












Val d'Isere


Backstage in Val d’Isere
Tuesday 31st January 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).
 
Cross Country Ski Race
Wednesday 1st February, 18:30 – 19:30, Place des Dolomites - Free
Short friendly relay style race in teams of two. Cross country equipment loaned by Intersport andBoarso shop. Prizes for the winners and hot mulled wine provided by the Grand Marnier Creperie – all welcome to take part and watch.
 
Airstar Night Light
Thursday 2nd 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
 

Yooner Sledging
Friday 3rd February, 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 

 
Big
Charmallow Party
Tuesday 31st of January 16:00 – 17:00, Snow front Courchevel 1650 – Free
Grilled marshmallows and free hot drinks with live DJ.
 
Savoy Cheese Tasting
Wednesday 1st February 16:00 – 18:00, Courchevel 1650 – Free
Discover the universe of emblematic Alpine cheeses and wines in an atmosphere of traditional Savoy music.

Millet Ski Touring Courchevel
Wednesday 21st 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.

Verdons by night
Wednesday 11th 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.
 
 

La Tania

 
Welcome Drinks
Sunday 29th January 16:30 – 17:30, outside the Tourism Office - Free
Come down to the village
centre for some free beaufort cheese, hot chocolate and green chaud.
 
Yoga
Tuesday 31st January 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.
 
Night Sledging
Wednesday 1st January 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.
 
Broom Ball
Thursday 2nd January 17:00, Tourism Office
 
Yoga
Friday 3rd January 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.
 
Snack ‘n’ Games
Friday 3rd January 16:40, in front of Tourism Office - Free