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3 Valleys Charity Day Line Up Revealed…
The massive 3 Valleys Charity Day, in aid of Sebastian’s Action Trust in the UK and La Ligue Contre le Cancer in France, takes place in April every year in Meribel Village. Charity Day 2018 is on Wednesday 11th April.
Join us on the day for a whole line up of your favourite local bands plus headline acts, BBQ, food stalls, VIP lounge, outside bars, tombola and raffles.
The band line up for 2018 includes:
Sian Hayley Smith
Daisy Chain Band
+ many special guests and headliners…
and The Dub Pistols
To get involved email info@3vcharityday.org
The 4th Annual PisteBash Festival, Méribel 12-16 March 2018
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For its 4th consecutive year the PisteBash festival returns to the resort of Meribel from 12-16 March 2018.
Amongst the highlights are:
Newton Faulkner returns to Meribel once again with his one man show, amazing guitar skill and great banter – will he play his one man Bohemian Rhapsody?
Supporting Newton are newly established Wildwood Kin. Nominees for BBC R2 folk awards and appeared on the Old Grey Whistle Test 40 Year Anniversary special last week…
DJ Yoda needs little introduction. Pioneer of his craft and multi award winning DJ and producer, regular. Yoda has had multiple Radio 1 appearances and a long list of collaborations with the great and good over a long and distinguished career.
Heading up the comedy is TV regular Marcus Brigstocke, once again bringing laughs to The Alps.
Other Headliners include Dr Syntax, Patrick Nazemi, The Dub Pistol Sound System, Pete Cannon, Coco and The Butterfields and the DJ Format supported by an array of local talent.
More info and tickets (where applicable) at www.pistebashfestival.com
Traffic Information for this Weekend – 10/11 March 2018
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[TRAFFIC INFO]
Traffic forecasts for the weekend of March 10th and 11th:
– In the direction of arrivals at stations
Saturday: It is expected about 31 000 vehicles between Albertville and Moûtiers. This traffic could cause slowdowns requiring the activation of regulation at Aigueblanche in the early afternoon.
Sunday: Traffic access to stations is estimated at 14,000 vehicles.
– In the sense of the return of stations
Saturday: On the RN 90 in Tarentaise, it is expected about 32,000 vehicles between Moûtiers and Albertville. This traffic could lead to slowdowns between Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Moûtiers in the morning with regulation measures at the entrance of the Siaix tunnel.
Sunday: traffic is estimated at 19,000 vehicles.
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Prévisions de trafic pour le week-end des 10 et 11 mars :
– Dans le sens des arrivées en stations
Samedi : il est prévu environ 31 000 véhicules entre Albertville et Moûtiers. Ce trafic pourrait provoquer des ralentissements nécessitant l’activation de la régulation au niveau d’Aigueblanche en début d’après-midi.
Dimanche : le trafic des accès aux stations est estimé à 14 000 véhicules.
– Dans le sens des retours de stations
Samedi : Sur la RN 90 en Tarentaise, il est prévu environ 32 000 véhicules entre Moûtiers et Albertville. Cette circulation pourrait entraîner des ralentissements entre Bourg-Saint-Maurice et Moûtiers dans la matinée avec des mesures de régulation à l’entrée du tunnel du Siaix.
Dimanche : le trafic est estimé à 19 000 véhicules.
La Tania Dragon Show & Fireworks
More pyrotechnics and a Dragon light show last night in La Tania. The final of the Festival International d’Art Pyrotechnique [FIAP 2018] is tonight in Courchevel 1850 starting at 18:45 to 19:45.
Departing La Tania at 18:10 and departing 1850 at 19:45.
Thanks to Freeride Republic for the pics above.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgCXf2Wh6Qe/
Health Day – Free Walk-In Service at Courchevel 1850 Today
HEALTH DAY IN COURCHEVEL 1850
The Public Health team from Chambery Hospital will be at La Croisette in Courchevel 1850 all afternoon today (6/3/18) from 12:00 to 19:00.
Enjoy a free and walk-in service!
Additional Free Ski Buses For Fireworks Festival / Competition
Additional free buses have been laid on for the Fireworks Festival & Competition this week.
The Festival International d’Art Pyrotechnique [FIAP 2018] is taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week as follows:
Tuesday 6 March in Le Praz by the lake starting at 18:45 until 19:30.
Additional bus from La Tania at 18:40 and back at 19:30.
Timetable Here
Wednesday 7 March in La Tania: Au coin du feu avec Dragon Time” featuring “Diva and her dragon, accompanied by the Volcano Lady and the Lightning Men … stilts, juggling and pyrotechnics are on the programme!” From 7pm until 8pm.
Additional buses from the Courchevel Villages laid on – Timetable Here
Thursday 8 March the final of the competition in Courchevel 1850. From 18:45 until 19:45.
Additional bus from La Tania at 18:10 and back at 19:45.
Timetable Here
Traffic Info 3rd March at 08:00
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[TRAFFIC INFO]
Here is the state of the circulation on the national roads and departmental of Savoy of this Saturday, March 3, 2018 with 8:00
Lyon – Chambéry axis:
From Lyon to Chambéry traffic begins to be loaded with localized slowdowns, especially before the Tour du Pin (about 4 km) and the Dullin tunnel (about 1km).
On the urban expressway (VRU) of Chambéry, the traffic is important in the sense of the rise in stations.
In the direction of the return stations, a slowdown is formed at the ramp access to the A43 motorway towards Lyon / Annecy and back on the VRU.
Axis Chambéry-Albertville:
At Chignin toll, coming from Chambéry, a slowdown was formed about 4 km.
Beyond the traffic is fluid in both directions of circulation.
Valley of Tarentaise:
Some snowfall is underway on some accesses, be careful.
Access to Ménuires and Val Thorens: special equipment recommended.
The traffic is already important at the descent of all stations.
Between Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Moûtiers the traffic begins to be important with localized slowdowns. A regulation is put in place by traffic lights at the entrance of the Siaix tunnel and causes a slowdown on about 2km.
On the continuation of the route, the circulation is fluid.
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Voici l’état de la circulation sur les routes nationales et départementales de Savoie de ce samedi 3 mars 2018 à 8h00
Axe Lyon – Chambéry :
Depuis Lyon vers Chambéry le trafic commence à être chargé avec des ralentissements localisés, notamment avant la Tour du Pin (environ 4 km) et le tunnel de Dullin (environ 1km).
Sur la voie rapide urbaine (VRU) de Chambéry, le trafic est important dans les sens des montées en stations.
Dans le sens des retours de stations, un ralentissement se forme au niveau de la bretelle d’accès à l’autoroute A43 en direction de Lyon/Annecy et remonte sur la VRU.
Axe Chambéry- Albertville :
Au niveau du péage de Chignin, en venant de Chambéry, un ralentissement s’est formé sur environ 4 km.
Au-delà le trafic est fluide dans les deux sens de circulation.
Vallée de la Tarentaise :
Des chutes de neige sont en cours sur certains accès, soyez prudents.
Accès aux Ménuires et Val Thorens : équipements spéciaux recommandés.
La circulation est déjà importante à la descente de l’ensemble des stations.
Entre Bourg-Saint-Maurice et Moûtiers le trafic commence à être important avec des ralentissements localisés. Une régulation est mise en place par feux tricolores à l’entrée du tunnel du Siaix et occasionne un ralentissement sur 2km environ.
Sur la suite de l’itinéraire, la circulation est fluide.
Opening Dates for Summer 2018 and Winter 2019 released
Courchevel 1850 have announced the Summer and Winter opening dates – and remember the lifts are free this Summer!
Summer 2018 Opening – Courchevel 1850
Saturday 7 July 2018 to Friday 31 August 2018
We expect this to be the main lifts opening dates.
La Tania may differ and open a week earlier though.
Winter 2019 Opening – Courchevel 1850
Saturday 8 December 2018 to Monday 22 April 2019
Expect La Tania to open a week later.
The 22nd of April is Easter Monday next year, fairly late so we’ll let you know about La Tania.
Traffic Forecast for this Weekend 3/4 March 2018
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[TRAFFIC INFO]
Traffic forecast for the weekend of March 3rd and 4th, 2018:
In the sense of arrival at stations
• Saturday: approximately 30,000 vehicles are planned between Albertville and Moûtiers. This traffic could cause slowdowns requiring the activation of regulation at Aigueblanche from mid-morning. On the VRU Chambéry, traffic should be dense in the afternoon.
• Sunday: access traffic to stations is estimated at 13,000 vehicles.
In the sense of the return of stations
• Saturday: On the RN 90 in Tarentaise, approximately 30,000 vehicles are planned between Moûtiers and Albertville. This traffic could lead to slowdowns between Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Moûtiers in the morning with regulation measures at the entrance of the Siaix tunnel. On the VRU Chambéry, it is likely that slowdowns are set up between the Ravoire and access to the A43 motorway towards Lyon in the late morning and early afternoon.
• Sunday: traffic is estimated at 12,000 vehicles.
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Prévision de trafic pour le week-end du 3 et 4 mars 2018 :
Dans le sens des arrivées en stations
• Samedi : il est prévu environ 30 000 véhicules entre Albertville et Moûtiers. Ce trafic pourrait provoquer des ralentissements nécessitant l’activation de la régulation au niveau d’Aigueblanche dès le milieu de matinée. Sur la VRU de Chambéry, la circulation devrait être dense dans l’après-midi.
• Dimanche : le trafic des accès aux stations est estimé à 13 000 véhicules.
Dans le sens des retours de stations
• Samedi : Sur la RN 90 en Tarentaise, il est prévu environ 30 000 véhicules entre Moûtiers et Albertville. Cette circulation pourrait entraîner des ralentissements entre Bourg-Saint-Maurice et Moûtiers dans la matinée avec des mesures de régulation à l’entrée du tunnel du Siaix. Sur la VRU de Chambéry, il est probable que des ralentissements se mettent en place entre la Ravoire et l’accès à l’autoroute A43 en direction de Lyon en fin de matinée et jusqu’au début de l’après-midi.
• Dimanche : le trafic est estimé à 12 000 véhicules.
Autoroute Weather Warning for Thu 1 March 2018
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A significant snow event is expected this night and will be followed by freezing rain in the morning of 01/03 / 2018.The relevant departments are 38,69,73,74,26 and 01. The snow and these freezing rain will also be associated with heavy home / work traffic.
We attach the utmost importance to the quality of our service. Given the weather forecast and the time of precipitation, we invite you to restrict your travel.
If you must absolutely move, we recommend you to observe the greatest caution and the greatest vigilance:
have tires adapted to winter conditions (snow tires)
stay abreast of developments and follow the safety tips issued by the government,
plan for minimum equipment in case of prolonged immobilization (warm clothing, food and drink),
during your trip, listen to the radio Autoroute INFO on 107.7 to know the state of the network in real time.
AREA makes every effort to guarantee the safety of the motorway network. All the teams are mobilized for this event and important human and material resources are deployed to anticipate and react to the bad weather conditions and the expected volume of traffic.
AREA also provides you with several information tools that you can consult before your departure and that tell you in real time the traffic conditions on our network: the Web Traffic on www.aprr.fr, the voice server 04 72 14 20 91 (tariff of a local communication), on twitter @voyageAPRR.
We thank you for your understanding and wish you a safe ride on the AREA highways.
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Un événement neigeux important est prévu cette nuit et sera suivi de pluies verglaçantes dans la matinée du 01/03/2018.Les départements concernés sont 38,69,73,74,26 et 01. La neige et ces pluies verglaçantes seront aussi associées à un fort trafic domicile / travail.
Nous attachons la plus grande importance à la qualité de notre service. Compte-tenu des prévisions météorologiques et de l’heure des précipitations, nous vous invitons à restreindre vos déplacements.
Si vous devez absolument vous déplacer, nous vous recommandons d’observer la plus grande prudence et la plus grande vigilance :
disposez de pneumatiques adaptés aux conditions hivernales (pneus neige)
tenez-vous au courant de l’évolution de la situation et suivez les conseils de sécurité émis par les pouvoirs publics,
prévoyez un équipement minimum en cas d’immobilisation prolongée (vêtements chauds, nourriture et boisson),
durant votre trajet, écoutez la radio Autoroute INFO sur 107.7 pour connaitre l’état du réseau en temps réel.
AREA met tout en œuvre pour garantir la sécurité sur le réseau autoroutier. L’ensemble des équipes est mobilisé pour cet évènement et d’importants moyens humains et matériels sont déployés pour anticiper et réagir aux mauvaises conditions climatiques et au volume de trafic attendu.
AREA met également à votre disposition plusieurs outils d’information que vous pouvez consulter avant votre départ et qui vous indiquent en temps réel les conditions de circulation sur notre réseau : le Web Trafic sur www.aprr.fr, le serveur vocal 04 72 14 20 91 (tarif d’une communication locale), sur twitter @voyageAPRR.
Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension et vous souhaitons bonne route sur les autoroutes AREA.
