Preventive triggering of avalanches procedure

The road is going to be closed on 30th of december 2017.

From 12h00 to 13h00 between Val Thorens et Les Menuires

From 2:00pm and 3:00 pm between Fontaine le Puits and Saint Jean de Bellville.

Belleville Valley Warning

ROAD CONDITIONS 30/12/2017 6:45am : Special equipment is mandatory to go to Val Thorens from Moutiers.

ROAD CONDITIONS 29/12/2017 AT 12 PM:

According to the weather conditions, it is not recommended to take the road on the night of Friday 29/12 to Saturday 30/12, road closures may also be decided.

We advise you to leave Val Thorens today before the snow storm (9pm)

Due to severe weather conditions (heavy snowfall and strong wind) forecast in the day, please be aware of the following important information:

1− traffic in the Belleville Valley will be greatly increased during this period, with peak congestion expected between midday on Friday and Saturday evening

2− in these conditions, it is highly likely that avalanche control plans will be put into practice on the road, which will lead to temporary closure of access routes to the resort

3− we recommend that you avoid any unnecessary journeys during this period and encourage your staff to do the same and to make use of the available car parks. We also strongly urge you to car-share when travelling to our resorts

- Don’t forget your snow chains, remember to keep them somewhere accessible, and practise putting them on your vehicle before setting off.

- Equip yourself with warm clothing, an electric lamp, and drinking water.

- In the event of a traffic jam, don’t leave your vehicle unless you are asked to by officials or police.

Information will be passed on by local radio stations, Virgin Radio Val Thorens - Les Menuires (101.0 Mhz), and France Bleu Pays de Savoie (103.9 Mhz).