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Val d'Isere Events
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There are heaps of events held throughout the year in Val d'Isere and the Espace Killy, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in Val d'Isere, and don't forget to check out our weekly what's on calender.
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| Xbox Big Day Out (late February) |
Xbox Big Day Out is Val d’Isere’s biggest freestyle event with the world best pro-riders.
A variety of events take place during the week both on and off the snow. It’s a fusion of music, skiing and snowboarding. For this week only, you’ll also find Xbox computers springing up in the bars and clubs of Val d’Isere, and a host of parties going on.
The main event is a celebration of worldclass riders and skiers who demonstrate a spectacular display of jumps, rails, and cool moves. The competition takes place at the foot of the ‘Face’ piste and it has to be said, the best is definitely saved until the last night. A floodlit piste, one monster kicker, one massive hip with riders and skiers going large, very large! It was estimated that up to 10,000 spectators turned up in freezing conditions during 2004 to watch the final night’s competition!
For further information see: here |
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| La Scara (early April) |
Created nearly 30 years ago, this race is an International Alpine Ski Race for Children, run at the end of the winter season. Historically, it was an event with the Children from Val d’Isere’s Ski Club and other children’s of various ski clubs however, increasing numbers of entrants resulted in the race organisers reviewing the race format, and registering the race in the International Children ski race calendar.
La Scara is now considered in the ski world as a real “Children’s World Championships” and is now used as qualification for the selection process at national level. The race is open to both Boys and Girls, runs over 4 days. French children must qualify for the ‘International races’ which then take place the following days. In previous years, the event has attracted up to 1400 competitors; with a split of approximately 1100 French skiers and 300 International skiers from 28 nations.
For further information see: here |
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| Musicaval (mid April) |
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Classical music festival held in Val d'Isere's church in the old town. The programme includes classical pieces as composed by various favourites, including Beethoven and Schumann |
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| International Adventure and Discovery Film Festival (late April) |
In 2006, Val d’Isere is host the its 10th International Film festival featuring eleven specially selected films ranging from adventure sports to ethnic encounters and documentaries.
During the week the festival is running, there is the opportunity to watch a the films which will eventually be judged by a jury of professionals of varying professions and members of the public too.
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| Vertical Kilometer (mid July) |
Val d'Isere is home to the Vertical Kilometer competition, which basically means running a kilometer, vertially up the face of the Bellevarde (scene of the 1992 Olympic downhill); whilst covering a ground distance of 3000m in the processes. This gruelling competition is definitely not for the faint hearted! Winners in previous years have completed the event in an amazing 35.15 minutes (Mens) and 42.48 minutes (Womens)!
For further information see : For further information see: here.
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| L'Iserane - Cycling (early August) |
Organised by the Club des Sports in Val d'Isere, and the Tourist office in Bonneval sur Arc; the two stage cycling competition takes place over two days and is open to both men and women of all ages (although different start times may apply according to age).
The first stage departs Bonneval sur Arc late afternoon, arriving at the summit of the Col de L'Iseran (approx 14 kms) ‘shortly’ after. The second stage departs late afternoon from Val d'Isere and arrives at the Col de l'Iseran (approx 17kms).
For further information see: here. |
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| 4 x 4 Salon (end August) |
Every summer, Val d’Isere plays host to the European 4x4 Salon show. Vehicles, accessories, tyres, travel information and with up to 90 exhibitors to tell you all you need to know, it’s an event not be missed by the budding car enthusiast. Up to 50 models are on display, so in the company of experienced demonstrators, you can test out the handling, braking comfort and equipment of the 4 x 4.
If that’s not enough, there are numerous activities for you and the family to enjoy ranging from Adventure trailing, mountain biking, shooting, archery and golf. Instructors are on hand to give some handy tips and advice in a workshop style scenario.
For further information see : For further information about this event see : here. |
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| Critérium de la Premiere neige (early December) |
Val d’Isere has long been host to the Critérium de la Premiere Neige (‘the first races of the new snow’); in 2006 Val d'Isère celebrated its 50th year of hosting the competition which brings the world’s top male and female skiers together to compete in Downhill, Super G and Slalom races. Races are held on the La Daille pistes, where names of the previous winners reads like the history of skiing for the past half a century!
Sadly, with this event being so early in the season weather can play a big part in the overall success of the competition. In previous years the event has been cancelled or moved to an alternative location. The event has also on occasion been affectionately renamed the ‘Premier Slush’!
For further information and routes of previous years races see here. |
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last updated 6-May-2008 |
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