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

19-Mar-2017












Val d'Isere


GEM Altigliss Challenge
Saturday 18th March – Saturday 25th March, 09:00 – 16:00
The week long competition is organised by Altigliss - Grenoble's Ecole de Management student club - and over 1,000 students are expected to attend, from around 25 countries. Previous winners have won an extreme sports trip to Canada so it's well worth the trip!

European Snow Pride
Saturday 18th March – Saturday 25th March
European Snow Pride returns to Tignes for a week of parties and skiing.
For one week in March, Tignes hosts the most incredible European gay winter sports festival. A week full of action and entertainment open to everyone! Full details please visit - https://www.seevaldisere.com/events/calendar/european-snow-pride
https://youtu.be/VBvdqtDlS8E

Snake Gliss
Monday 20th 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.
 

Ride Her First Pro-Competition

Tuesday 21st March 19:30 – 22:00, Belllevarde face

Ride Her First is a pro ski/snowboard contest that takes place on the Bellevarde face in Val d'Isere. It combines freestyle riding during the day with live DJ’s and fireworks in the evening - an event that truly mixes styles and genres! https://youtu.be/2Z4TDzpxK-4?list=PLMWG3gfh-p5XJf0fEupsVzYTNKHLH8oou

 

BMW Winter Golf Tournerment

Wednesday 22nd March – 26th March, Vallee du Manchet

Golf and snow don't usually go together but they do for a week in Val d'Isere! 5 days of competitions take place across the Manchet Valley, with Winter Street Golf being played in the village of Val d'Isere. You can find the full schedule as well as registration information at their website. Grab your clubs and join this unique tournament - it may be best to avoid playing with white golf balls! https://youtu.be/VJRXIgZp9XY


Airboarding
Wednesday 22nd 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.
 
 

Courchevel 


Concert
Tuesday 21st March, 17:00 – 18:30,
Couchevel 1650 – Free
Outdoor pop-rock concert with the band
Blackstage, includes free drinks.
 
Seasonaire Broom Ball
Tuesday 21st March, 21:00 – 23:00, Ice Rink Courchevel 1850 – Free

Broom ball tournament open to all seasonnaires. All you need is a team of 5 consisting of at least 2 girls.


Art Guided Tour
Wednesday 22nd March, 10:00 – 12:00, Courchevel 1850 – Free
Go for a walk around Courchevel 1850 to discover the artwork. In partnership with the FACIM foundation. Registration is compulsory the evening before at the Tourism Office in 1850. 

Big Marshmallow Party
Thursday 23rd March, 16:30 – 18:00, Courchevel 1550
Come and grill your own marshmallows and enjoy a free hot drink on the snow front.
 
Millet Ski Touring Courchevel – The final
Wednesday 15th March, 17:00, La Praz – prices vary.
A carnival festive night to celebrate the final of the Millet Ski Touring Competition 2017. For the final 600 contestants will race from La Praz to Courchevel 1850 in fancy dress. The race will start at 
6:00pm with prize giving and buffet at 8:00pm. Party the night away with Patrick Sebastien! (25€ a ticket).

Aqua Zen
Thursday 16th March, 20:00 – 22:00, Aquamotion, Courchevel 1550, 15€
Relax and enjoy the steam rooms and saunas at
Aquawellness. Discover and try massage techniques from around the world, new ethetic skin diagnosis and Alicia Coiffure braid bar.   
 
Fly Courchevel

Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th March, Across the Courchevel valley.
A weekend celebrating all things aviation. Guest have the opportunity to fly in an aeroplane, helicopter or try a hot air balloon flight (charges apply). Demonstrations, exhibitions, access to the altiport, food and drink are available. For more information on times, locations and prices please visit Courchevels website.  
 
 

La Tania

 
Welcome Drinks
Sunday 18th 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.
  
Yoga
Tuesday 21st March, 10:30 – 
12:00pm, Performance Hall - 16€ or 28€ for two sessions.
All participants must register at the Tourism Office before6:
00pm on Monday.

Bowling Sledging
Tuesday 21st  March, 17:15, Troika  
 
Broom Ball
Wednesday 22nd March, 17:00, Resort 
centre
 
Live Stand Up
Wednesday 22nd March, 21:30, Hotel Montana, 15€
Come and laugh your socks off at live stand up from Marcus Brigstocke and Bobby Mair.
 
Giant Tartiflette
Thursday 23rd March, 17:30, outside the Saucisse Savoyarde, booking advisable, 7.90€ per person

Yoga
Friday 24th 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 24th March, 17:00, Village 
centre – Free
Play games and enjoy toasting a giant marshmallow. 
 
Treasure Hunt
Friday 24th March, 18:00, Village
centre