Press Kit Summer 2018

PRESS KIT SUMMER 2018

www.valdisere.com VAL D'ISÈRE

Val d’Isère is world famous as a ski resort, but not everyone realises that it’s also a great summer destination with a host of activities and relaxing pastimes for the whole family to enjoy together or individually.

Hike or trail run in the magnificent Vanoise National Park, Explore both mountain and road-bikes routes, Swim, relax in a spa, Go fishing, summer skiing, Or just laze away the day in flower-filled mountain meadows, While keeping an eye out for marmots, eagles, chamois and mountain goats.

This summer Val d'Isère will be...

SUMMARY

4 ��Environment

6 ��Active families

8 ��Val d’Isère lovers

10 �� Road trip fans

12 �� Action adventurers

14 �� Sports enthusiasts

16 ��Events calendar

18 ��Contacts Val d'Isère press kit, Summer 2018 EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINSIDE

4TH ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLE This summer Val d’Isère promises to be the greenest of all mountain retreats. We are dedicated to conserving our unique and beautiful SHOW environment, which is rich in wild flora and fauna. July 12th to 15th 2018, all the latest green technologies for any The village is to host one of the largest annual events in France for The National Park is dedicated to the protection of the local flora kind of vehicle. Ends environmentally-friendly transport: The Electric and Hybrid Motor and fauna. A national park representative is present all summer with a stage of the Show which will take place from July 12th to 15th. A benchmark event long in the Tourist Office. French E-mountain bike for the industry, it is the ideal opportunity to try out dozens of vehicles Cup on the 15th. www.salon-vehicule- for free on the exhibition test circuit and on the winding Iseran Explore the green valleys, glaciers, lakes, and waterfalls. If you’ve electrique.com mountain pass. These include cars from all the major manufacturers already spent a night in a mountain refuge and want a similar as well as electric motorbikes and e-mountain bikes. Children can ride experience, take a guide and explore further afield. Why not leave E-BIKES IN THE the mini e-motorbikes or try the electric skateboards all weekend your car back at the hotel (if it’s electric, don’t worry - we’ve got VILLAGE long. The outdoor show features over 100 exhibitors and attracts an charging points). Rent an e-bike from one of the 3 stations located average of 15,000 visitors. The highlight of this fourth annual show in the village: Tourist is a stage of the French E-MTB Cup, with competitors riding up and There`s fun for all in the E-Park and your carbon footprint is zero! The Office, Aquasportif Centre down the steep slopes of Bellevarde on Sunday 15th. E-Park is located in front of the Aqua Leisure complex. Activities here or Manchet Valley. Free include guided tours with electric motorbikes and e-mountain bikes. for 30min then 1€ per hour. All summer long, you can rent e-bikes in the village completely free VANOISE NATIONAL of charge for the first 30 minutes and then for only 1€ per hour. It’s worth noting that for the past couple of years VaI d’Isère Pedalling to the Manchet Valley Sports Park or the Aqua Leisure Téléphériques, the company that owns and runs the lift system, PARK Meet the guide at the Complex from the Tourist Office where the bikes are located is has been a certified member of the Green Globe International Tourist Office and made easy! Standard for Sustainable Tourism. Val d’Isère is the largest ski discover the rich local It’s also a great way to explore this wonderful countryside as a family, area in the world to be certified, and it’s no coincidence. They are animal and plant life. with friends, or simply by yourself. Ride up to the Saint-Charles committed to reducing the number of pylons by 100 by 2022, bridge or into the magnificent Manchet Valley, both gateways to and when one tree has to be cut down, a further five are planted. AVANCHER HOTEL & LODGE the Vanoise National Park. The latest snowmaking equipment is designed to reduce water New this summer, the consumption and lift cables are made deliberately visible to avoid hotel Avancher *** has a birds accidently colliding with them. secure garage with Tesla charging points for any We’re also great fans of using the ski lifts in the summer – the views type of electric cars. are fabulous and the new Solaise gondola takes you straight up to www.avancher.com the Lac l’Ouillette, a beautiful mountain lake. From here, you can E-BIKES hike back down to the village or make the return trip by lift. E-motorbike and E-mountain bikes Also, for the third consecutive year, the Club des Sports has once lessons plus guided again been awarded coveted French government sustainable tours. Located in front development award for its organisation of the High Trail Vanoise. of the Aqua Leisure Complex. Reservations: +33 6 23 04 46 58 5 Val d'Isère press kit, Summer 2018 E-PARK ACTIVITY PASSES E-motorbike and Activity passes, for adults E-mountain bike lessons and children, are available and guided tours based from your holiday in front of the Aqua accommodation host and Leisure Complex. This summer, Val d’Isère is the perfect holiday destination for you and your family! duty! On the menu: Beaufort cheese omelette, local ham, and some offer a selection of sports park activities, admission Book on : blueberries harvested along the route. Why not stay overnight? to the Aqua Leisure +33 6 23 04 46 58 Centre and the Bike Park. SPORTS, EXPLORATION The sports parks A different Val d’Isère HIGH TRAIL VANOISE These three parks offer something for everyone, with a host of activity pass, valid for one 6th to 8th of July 2018: trail activities including horse riding, roller skating, archery, e-motorbikes, to six days, is on sale at weekend with the Trail AND FAMILY TIME tennis and yoga. Archery, for example, takes place in the imposing the Tourist Office, Aqua Leisure Complex, and the Jeunes and Odyssea trail setting of the Manchet Valley against the backdrop of the Arcelle www.high-trail-vanoise.com/en sports parks. It includes ski slope and the majestic Rocher de Charvet. admission to the Aqua Leisure Complex, the Bike 4TH ELECTRIC AND DON’T MISS Park plus one activity in HYBRID VEHICLE The Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Show takes places from July 12th the Sports Parks. One day 12€, 6-day pass 40€. One- SHOW to 15th. It’s a benchmark of the industry, a chance to try out dozens July 12th to 15th 2018, day Bike Park pass adult all the latest green of vehicles for free on the test circuit. Children can ride the mini or child 10€. technologies for any e-motorbikes or electric skateboards available for testing all kind of vehicle. Ends weekend. SUMMER SKIING rd th with a stage of the From the 3 to the 15 of French E-mountain bike June on Bellevarde, from The High Trail Vanoise weekend from Friday July 6th to Sunday th Cup on the 15th. the 16 of June to the July 8th. Val d’Isère is the setting for eight separate mountain races th www.salon-vehicule-electrique.com 13 of July on Glacier du for different levels of competitors. These range from the ultra to the Pissaillas.Runs are opening (almost) easy. This year sees the addition of the Odyssea charity from 7am to midday. race in aid of breast cancer research. Runners will climb 300m Lift pass: 28€ per day. www.valdisere.com/ along the 9km route. The event is open to all, with a cut-off time activites/ski-dete-2 limit of two hours. There’s a minimum donation per participant of 10€ and all the money raised goes to the charity. The final events of the weekend are in the Childrens’ Trails: which starts at 2pm on Sunday for racers aged 7-11 years and then for 12-15 year olds. Entry is free online or at the bib collection point until 30 minutes before the start.

Ice creams at 4pm at Chevallot, French Master Pâtissier. Each Need some fresh air after a long winter? Need a change of scene? Bring your skis out of storage! AQUA LEISURE summer, Patrick Chevallot parks his pastel-painted caravan in front The mountains in summer are perfect for the whole family. There’s The Pissaillas glacier is located at the top of the Col de l’Iseran COMPLEX of the Clarines shop on the main road by the roundabout, just after only one place to go: Val d’Isère, a village high up in the mountains The climbing wall in the and offers the unforgettable opportunity of skiing in summer. This the bus station. Your kids will adore his ice creams which are all 5,000 m2 Aqua Leisure on the edge of the Vanoise National Park. Activities for every year, thanks to the abundant snowfalls during the winter months, made in Val d’Isère. Complex provides member of the tribe, perfect for getting together and exploring the Val d’Isère was able to offer summer skiing from June 3rd, not on hours of fun on a wet amazing surroundings. the glacier but on Bellevarde! The slopes could be reached by afternoon. You don’t the Funival, an underground funicular from La Daille, and then have to be an expert as Climb the highest road in Europe on an E-Bike Marmottes chairlift on the slopes. The top section of the OK, the instructors are on hand The Col de l’Iseran, accessible from Val d’Isère, is a classic climb for to guide the beginners. Diebold, 3J and the Verte were all open to the delight of the summer The Aqua Leisure cyclists. Now anyone can reach the dizzying heights of the summit clientele. A couple of weeks later, when the Iseran mountain pass Complex also offers a at an altitude of 2 770m thanks to e-bikes. For adults, e-power road was finally cleared of the mountains of snow remaining from WHERE TO STAY beach area, a 25x10m takes years off your age and for kids, it compensates for lack of fully the winter, the action moved to the Pissaillas glacier. Summer skiing AND EAT pool, hot tubs, three developed muscles and allows them to keep up with their parents. will end on July 13th in order to preserve the glacier. The Chalet Skadi saunas, steam bats, and Take a little time at the E-Park to practice gear changes and the complex, with its spa as well as squash different levels of power boost that will make the journey easier Head to the hills off-road five-star comfortable courts and a fully apartments, Cinq on the legs. The highest paved road in Europe has been included Having tackled the highest paved road in Europe it’s now time to head equipped gym. Located Mondes spa and pool, is several times in the Tour de France. There’s a 900m vertical climb at the foot of the Face de off-road in the Bike Park on Bellevarde where 150km of mountain opening in summer for Bellevarde. along the 15km ride to the top. E-bikes are available for rent from bike trails are shared with neighbouring Tignes. Three are reserved the first time this year. http://bit.ly/CentreAqua sports shops in the village. As you ride through the hamlet of Le for beginners and families at a cost of 10€ per day. Two mountain www.valdisere.com/fiche/ Fornet and across the Pont Saint-Charles, look back over your bike schools offer instruction: On Gravity and Happy Bike Camp. chalet-skadi VANOISE NATIONAL shoulder and admire a magnificent view of the village of Val d’Isère PARK before continuing up to the glacier and to the summit. Why not drop Four-legged friends of the Vanoise PASS ACTIVITIES ADULT & CHILDREN Three-star Hotel Meet the guide at the down the other side of the pass towards the Maurienne Valley? Chamois, mountain goats, marmots, hares, foxes: the Vanoise Altitude with is 40 Tourist Office and choose 1-DAY PASS rooms with balcony to National Park is an alpine Noah’s Ark that will delight children. First your itinerary. enjoy the fresh air and prize goes to whoever spots an ibex or edelweiss first! 6-DAY PASS the most beautifull IN THE PARK One spot where you are practically sure of seeing an ibex is around terasse of the village Refuge du Prariond : the Refuge du Prariond only 90-minutes’ walk from the car park at PASS BIKE PARK with a restaurant and by www.prariond.fr Pont Saint-Charles, one of the gateways to the National Park. The the pool. Refuge du Fond des Fours : path leads you up through the spectacular Gorges du Malpasset Adult & Childreen www.hotelaltitude.com http://refugefonddesfours.fr where the Isère river tumbles down from its source high above. The 1 day For accommodation Prariond is open for lunch and there’s a good chance you’ll also see CHILDREN’S www.valdisere.com/ ENTERTAINMENT chamois, marmots and other animals that live in the Vanoise park. hebergements There’s organised family You can even spend the night in the refuge. entertainment for all The Col du Fond des Fours is another ideal family hike. As you For the full list of bars and restaurants open for each Wednesday during leave the Manchet Valley behind you, you come to a waterfall and lunch and dinner the summer at 4pm in a wooden bridge. From here it’s a two-hour hike to the Fond des http://bit.ly/RestaurantsBars18 the village. Fours Refuge, run by Claire with her young son Bastien on marmot http://bit.ly/AnimationsVal18 7 WALKING TOUR OF Val d'Isère press kit, Summer 2018 THE COL DE L’ISERAN Each Thursday from July 19th to August 16th learn about high Alpine flowers with an expert. This summer, Val d’Isère is the perfect destination for a family holiday! Travel up to the col by free bus from the Tourist Office roundabout. http://bit.ly/ CULTURE AND FAMILY AnimationsVal18 WALKING GUIDE TIME TOGETHER A Val d`Isere hiking map with walks for all levels is available from the Tourist Office, Price 6€.

Family summer holidays also mean relaxing and taking time to soak Discover the authentic atmosphere of the village up the traditional atmosphere of an alpine village. Sports Parks, the Val d’Isère’s oldest house, the Maison Moris, dates back to 1664. Vanoise National Park, cultural events and entertainments offer The Church was built during the same period and Val d’Isère gained something to satisfy members of family generation! its independence from the neighbouring village of Tignes. If want to learn more about the history of the village and its traditions, we Explore the mountain paths have plenty of recommendations! Val d’Isère is ideally situated at the foot of the Col de l’Iseran, the highest road in Europe, offering easy access to a high altitude environment. Listen to tales of what life was like living in the mountain pastures You can learn about Alpine flowers with a botanist every Thursday in the Manchet Valley, and stop off for something just eat, just the with the Tourist Office. Travel up the mountain pass by free bus from same as shepherds in times gone by. You can also join a tour with AIGLONS SUMMER the Tourist Office roundabout, then enjoy a guided educational tour of a qualified national heritage guide of our mountain village. Learn CLUB the majestic Vanoise National Park flower and plant life. all about the village history, architecture and hear tales of the old Kids club for outdoor TALES OF VAL D’ISÈRE activities. Based in local families. Life as a shepherd in the the children’s village Two National Park mountain refuges are easily accessible in an Manchet Valley: Friday at the foot of the ski under two-hour walk from the village. After an uphill hike, take a Highlights include the annual Val d'Isère Summer Fete, with its July 20th, August 3rd and slopes. Indoor activities well-earned break and observe the wildlife. Choose from le Prariond parade of floats and a host of entertainment for young and old alike. 17th. Adults 6€, children available in the event of or le Fond des Fours for a long hike or simply discover one of the Not forgetting the annual Avaline Fair early August. The atmosphere 2€. Tickets available from bad weather. Fully state the Tourist Office. 15 shorter itineraries in and around the village as described in the is incredible, with 100 craftsmen and women displaying their work, qualified staff. http://bit.ly/AnimationsVal18 www.valdisere.com/en/ hiking guide. Waterfalls, torrents, rare flowers and cute marmots street entertainment, concerts, and music. Admire work and produce item/04-centre-de-loisir- are just waiting to be discovered. from Savoy as well as Italian produce from neighbouring Aoste and FESTIVE THURSDAYS Entertainment for all the estival-les-aiglons-2 Piedmont Valleys. One more good reason why Val d`Isere has been family in the main street On a lazy day, why not take the free Solaise gondola up to the Once upon a time a awarded the much coveted Family Plus label. of Val d’Isère from July mountain village and its Ouillette Lake in only 7 minutes. Discover the stunning views and 12th to August 23rd: street history: Tuesdays July 10th, a magnificent lake which hosts the annual fishing competitions - Try exciting activities theatre, games, pedal cars, th st and a tombola. 24 , and 31 , as well as one of the highlights of the summer months! You can bring your There is something to please every member of the family, with over th st http://bit.ly/AnimationsVal18 August 14 and 21 . Meet picnic and sit amongst the flowers or enjoy the delicious Ouillette 30 activities on offer in the sports parks and Aqua Leisure complex. outside the Tourist Office restaurant BBQ and salads. While the kids are horse riding, playing football and skateboarding 14TH SAVOYARDE FAIR at 10am. L'AVALINE http://bit.ly/ with the Aiglons summer club, granny is taking an aqua biking class Saturday, August 4th and in the swimming pool before her hatha yoga class in the Manchet AnimationsVal18 Sunday, August 5th. All Valley. Then everyone can meet up at the Club House restaurant for the best local products OUILLETTE a well-earned break. PASS LOISIRS with stallholders LAKE FISHING coming from every A gift from your accommodation provider! corner of the Savoy and COMPETITIONS The Aqua Leisure Complex offers swimming lessons for the kids These take place on Aosta and Piedmont. A July 14th and on August while parents or grandparents can enjoy the wellness area with a whole programme of 15th and 19th. Register steam bath, saunas and jacuzzis. entertainment turns at the Tourist Office to the Alpine village in a participate. spectacular summer 9 festival. Val d'Isère press kit, Summer 2018 LES CHAMOIS Motorbikes festival on the 30th of June and 1st of July. www.rallyedeschamois.com This summer, Val d’Isère promises to be a memorable stop-over! CRUISING AROUND THE ALPS…

LUXURY CHALET If you are road tripping across the Alps you don’t want to miss the Soak up the village history LE ROCHER perfect gourmet stop-over at the foot of the highest road pass in There are plenty of accommodation options in Val d’Isère including Open this summer. It has Europe, the Col de l’Iseran. Val d’Isère offers you a great village hotels and apartments. One of the most authentic is the 3* hotel seven bedrooms with atmosphere with festivities and . Les 5 Frères. Located near the 17th century church, the hotel is now en-suite bathrooms. run by Valerie and Audrey, two cousins from the Mattis family. The Facilities include a 7x5m indoor pool and a steam On the road again… hotel was built where the Bellevue hotel stood since 1930 which room disguised as a The famous Route des Grandes Alpes road will lead you to our high was run by their grandmother Yvonne. Before leaving you should try tiny chalet, games room altitude village of Val d’Isère, at an altitude of 1 850m. A couple of the very French brunch served at La Table d’Yvonne every Sunday. and wash station for kilometres further and almost 1 000 metres higher you arrive at le motorbikes and cycles. Col de l’Iseran at an altitude 2 770. Admire the stunning scenery Fine dining at altitude http://cluster013.ovh. and maybe spot some marmots on the way up as you leave the L’Atelier d’Edmond in Le Fornet and its adjacent Bistro Gourmand net/~chaletleb village in the direction of the pass. You may even be lucky enough are presided over by Michelin two-star chef Benoit Vidal. The Bistro this year to still find some snow patches on the roadside as you is open in summer in the evening for the first time this year. HOTEL DU FORNET Run by the Bonnevie negotiate the final corners. Visit one of the two farms in the village to buy typical Beaufort family, is a charming cheese and some delicious blueberry jam. old 12-room hostelry in the hamlet of Le Fornet, Motorised events combining modern Les Chamois takes place on June 30th and July 1st. This is the amenities, tradition and annual festival for motorbike enthusiasts with all the top brands comfort. It’s open from June 15 to September 2. on display and a mass ride up the Col de l’Iseran as well a campsite www.hotel-du-fornet- and a bivouac evening around the giant camp fire. AC/DC is the valdisere.com musical theme this year, with a tribute band. Val d’Isère’s motorbike club will guide you around the neighbouring mountain passes HOTEL DES and valleys. 5 FRERES*** Open from June 23rd to August 31st with a parking in front and a lovely and quiet restaurant terrace. PASS ACTIVITIES ADULT & CHILDREN Sunday brunch for 26€. https://les5freres.com 1-DAY PASS L’ATELIER D’EDMOND** Michelin Guide and a Bistro Gourmand Open from Tuesday, June 5 to Friday August 31, 11 closed Monday. ISERANE Val d'Isère press kit, Summer 2018 Accommodation The road from Val d’Isère https://www.valdisere. to Bonneval via the Col com/hebergements de l’Iseran is closed to motor traffic leaving the Full list of bars and road free for cyclists for This summer, Val d’Isère is the ideal basecamp for all your sporting exploits. restaurants open for the morning. Starts at lunch and dinner 8.30am on June 24th. http://bit.ly/ SPORTING EXPLOITS RestaurantsBars18 TOUR DE L’AVENIR LA FERME DE L’ARSELLAZ Park at the far end of the August 25th and 26th, Manchet Valley and follow stage arrival and IN THE MOUNTAINS… the path for 30 minutes departure of the U23 up to the restaurant. Don’t Tour de France. It's a forget to call in advance chance to see the top for evening reservations. road racers of the future in action. AVANCHER HOTEL AND LODGES VIA FERRATA Cyclist-friendly Hotel Two via ferratas are open and Lodge Avancher has to public in the summer 37 rooms and five-star in la Daille. Reserve a apartments and is open guide at Le Bureau des from June 14th. It offers Guides a secure bike storage Call: +33 6 87 52 85 03 or area and four Tesla call Yves Astier recharge terminals in the Email [email protected] basement, suitable for Call: +33 6 07 78 52 44. all e-vehicles. It’s also has a bar and traditional restaurant. www.avancher.com

If you’re heading off for some sporting adventures with your friends, Val d’Isère is a great basecamp for new challenges along the way. Here are some things you need to do if you pass through!

Cycling the summits the Tunnel des Leissières at 2 940 m and the Col de la Madeleine Val d’Isère is the perfect stop-over on your way to the highest at 2 690 m. In all, the athletes, alone or racing as a couple, cover road pass in Europe. Le Col de l’Iseran, at an altitude of 2 770 m, 42 km and climb 3 500 m vertical. is a legendary spot for cyclists. It became even more famous as a On Sunday there’s the 20km Trail des Balcons de Val d’Isère with stage of the Tour de France and the high alpine road is still hosting 1 000m vertical climb. It offers stunning panoramic views of on events such as l’Iserane on June 24th or the Tour de l'Avenir, a the village of Val d’Isère and is very popular due to its shorter, and French junior competition (U23) on August 25th and 26th. more accessible, distance.

Team trail Test your head for heights On July 6th, 7th and 8th, the High Trail Vanoise is THE sporting event Reach for the skies on the Roc de Tovière via ferrata, 1 000 m above of the summer. 8 podiums for a weekend of trail running with the ground. A 3-hour solo adventure, if you know the safety rules races ranging from a 70km race to Odyssea charity 9km run. and have your own equipment. You can easily book a guide, too. On Saturday 7th, you can choose to run Trail des 6 Cols as a team of 2. The course is shorter than its big brother the High Trail Vanoise, Change to mountain bikes but extremely challenging nevertheless. The alpine route takes Explore the 150km of slopes in the Val d’Isère – Tignes Bike Park competitors to the summits around Val d’Isère including the 2 780 for only 10€ per day. If the black Bellev’hard run doesn’t tempt m Passage de Picheru, the 2 780 m Grande Sassière, the 2 845 m you, then you can always try the two e-VTT slopes for a whole PASS ACTIVITIES ADULT & CHILDREN Col de la Bailletaz, Col Pers at 3 000 m, Col de l'Iseran at 2 764 m, new experience. The E-park offers an introduction to e-VTT and e-motorbike, riding for a fun “green” ride in the great outdoors. 6-DAY PASS + Bike Park

MUST DO La Ferme de l’Arsellaz (chez Marie-Pierre) is open for lunch, but you can also spend a wonderfully authentic Savoyarde evening here. Only a 30 minute walk from the far end of the Manchet Valley, it’s easily reached by the light of the moon or with a headlamp. Marie Pierre and her family specialise in the Braserade, where you grill your own meat over a hot grill on the table, followed by a mouth-watering homemade blueberry tart. 13 Val d'Isère press kit, Summer 2018

This summer, Val d’Isère is your perfect playground. HIGH TRAIL VANOISE RACE Sassière, the 2 845 m Col de la Bailletaz, Col DON’T MISS Over the past few years the Odlo High Trail Pers at 3 000 m, Col de l'Iseran at 2 764 m, Vanoise has become a highlight of the the Tunnel des Leissières at 2 940 m and the Good vibrations SPORTS ADDICT Skyrunning circuit. From Friday July 6th to Col de la Madeleine at 2 690 m. In all, the Arctic Cafe is Val’s health food choice, open Sunday July 8th, Val d’Isère is the setting for athletes, alone or racing as a couple, cover for its third consecutive summer season. eight separate mountain races for all levels 42 km and climb 3 500 m vertical. A refreshing menu with homemade juices, of runners. These range from the ultra to the Sunday is the perfect day off to cheer on the amazing coffees, superfood salads and (almost) easy. This year the event will include charity racers and the younger generation. vegetable stuffed sandwiches. the Odyssea charity race and a two-person relay option for the 70 km race, adding even MOUNTAIN BIKING ON BELLEVARDE Shopping in the village more options to this sporting weekend set Part of the Val d’Isère-Tignes shared ski area The choice is endless with Odlo, Millet, and against in the beautiful backdrop of the is transformed into a 150 km Bike Park in the North Face shops. The Mountain Pro Shop French Alps. summertime. On the Val d’Isère side you can and other Intersports shops offer a full range challenge yourself on the Bellev’hard double of mountain gear and clothing. The event kicks off with the Vertical black enduro slope. This year two new slopes Kilometre on the Face de Bellevarde, at 4pm are to open for E-mountain, so bikes so you on Friday. The elite of the trail running world can test your stamina going uphill. Val d’Isère will tackle the steep slope which became is to host a stage of the 1st E-MTB French Cup famous as the men’s Olympic downhill on July 15th. The MTB French Cup Enduro course in the 1992 Olympic Games. Only this Series will be back late August, on the 18th time, the athletes will be running up instead and 19th, for a spectacular show. of skiing down the slope! RACE TRAINING ON THE PISSAILLAS Before daybreak at 4am on Saturday, the first GLACIER High Trail Vanoise racers will cross the start Numerous ski clubs are lucky enough to race line for a demanding 70km circuit with a 5 train in summer in Val d’Isère. Open from 400 m vertical climb. This is a challenge even June 3rd to July 13th, summer skiing this for top athletes. It takes runners through the year started on Bellevarde and then moved beautiful Vanoise National Park up to the to the Pissaillas glacier as soon as the vast summit of the Grande Motte glacier at an quantities of snow remaining from the winter altitude of 3 650 m and on to the Aiguille had been cleared from the Col de l’Iseran Pers, then along the scenic shores of the road. Two different training spots in one lac de l’Ouillette on Solaise high above Val village, who could ask for more? d’Isère. This year, for those who want to experience HIGH ALTITUDE TRAINING SESSIONS the snow covered glaciers without running The Manchet Valley is the perfect place for the full 70km, it will be possible to run a relay some high altitude training. Many French race. The first runner covers 35km climbing 2 teams and serious athletes come up to 300 m vertical, then his/her partner takes on train in the thinner mountain air in summer. the tougher second leg with 35km climbing This year, the Grenoble rugby team will be 3 000m vertical training on the grass pitch in the Manchet valley. Outdoor training is great when the Also on Saturday morning the Trail des 6 Cols weather is fine, however the Aqua Leisure may be run as a two-person team. The course complex with its 5 000 m² of gym, squash ARCTIC CAFE is shorter than its big brother, but extremely courts, swimming pool and spa is an ideal Open every day from 8am challenging nevertheless. The high altitude back-up in case of bad weather. to 8pm on the main street route takes competitors up to the peaks opposite the bus station. http://arcticjuicecafe.com At the far end of the Tarentaise valley, nestled high up in the glaciers offering amazing opportunities for climbing, trail running, around Val d’Isère including the 2 780 m Passage de Picheru, the 2 780 m Grande mountains at an altitude of 1 850m Val d’Isère remains an cycling and skiing. It’s time to move out of your comfort zone and AQUA LEISURE exceptional place where accomplishing the exceptional is always into a whole new world of sensations! Val d’Isère is an alpine COMPLEX a possibility. The village is encircled by snowcapped summits and paradise for all sports addicts … 5 000 m² including a climbing wall, beach area, a 25x10m pool, hot tubs, three saunas, a steambath, and spa as ENDURO FRENCH CUP PASS ACTIVITIES ADULT & CHILDREN well as squash courts FFC On the weekend of and a fully equipped th th August 18 and 19 , the 1-DAY PASS + Bike Park gym. Located at the top French mountain bi- 6-DAY PASS + Bike Park foot of the Face de kers will be in action on Bellevarde. the trails of Val d’Isère. http://bit.ly/CentreAqua http://bit.ly/VTTAEVal18 Accommodation TOUR DE L'AVENIR https://www.valdisere. August 25th and 26th, com/hebergements stage arrival and departure of the U23 Full list of bars and Tour de France. It's a restaurants open for chance to see the top lunch and dinner road racers of the future http://bit.ly/ in action. 15 RestaurantsBars18 CALENDAR OF EVENTS THIS SUMMER

JULY 14 AUGUST 15 French National Day Val d’Isère Ball JULY 6 JULY 7-8 and fireworks Dancing and fireworks JUN 24 Vertical High Trail Vanoise JULY 18 Iserane Kilometre races Le Fornet Festival Introductory event of the High Trail Vanoise weekend AUGUST 4 - 5 14th Foire Savoyarde L’Avaline AUGUST 18 - 19 JULY 14 - 15 Enduro French Enduro mountain E-Mountain Bike bike cup French Cup

AUGUST 25 - 26 JULY 17 JULY 28 - 29 TH TH JUN 30 - JULY1 JULY 12-15 FROM AUGUST 11 TO 15 Tour de Le’Avenir Clean the Pistes Old Val Festival Arrival and departure of the top road Les cyclists of the future Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Show Environmental Summer Sales Fair Chamois Great prices in the shops, entertainment, tombola day Annual motorbike festival PRESS CONTACTS

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