Event

Date(s)

Welcome drinks

17.45 – Salle Culturelle, Lanslevillard

19.00 – Salle des Fêtes, Lanslebourg

Every Sunday during the winter season

To celebrate the start of the seasonthe resort are offering a hot croissant to the first 100 skiers arriving at the high altitude restaurants ofthe resort.

19th December 2009

A pile of presents given by the tradespeople of Val Cenis

Starting at 17.30 on Friday, 26 December at the Salle des Fêtes, Lanslebourg, and Friday,

2 January, at the Salle Culturelle, Lanslevillard, there will be a free Tombola to distribute all the

donations made by the trade’s people of Val Cenis.

20th December 2009 – 1st January 2010

Surprise arrival of Father Christmas!

Father Christmas will arrive at 17.45 at the foot of the slopes in Val Cenis Lanslevillard and will then put in another appearance at the bottom of the pistes in Val Cenis Lanslebourg.

24th December 2009

La Grande Odyssée - Savoie Mont Blanc 2010 6th Edition

Grande Odyssée is now regarded as the most difficult sled dog race in the world due to the topography of the mountains in which it is run.

The race involves 25 of the best mushers in the world who, with their Alaskan and Siberian

Huskies, travel over more than 500kms through the 8 villages of Haute Maurienne Vanoise.

10th January – 20th January 2010

5th National ice climbing meeting

This 5th Ice Climbing Meeting will bring together more than 100 young climbers of the Alpine and Mountain Clubs Federation. It is open to the public and the organisers will loan equipment to participants for the Saturday and Sunday so that they may practise in the company of 10 high mountain guides.

The Friday evening event will be held at Bonneval sur Arc and is open to all from 21.00. Films will be shown and accounts given of alpine experiences and distant expeditions.

Entry to this and the concert, as well as loan of equipment, is free of charge.

This event is organised by the Maison de Val Cenis, the Bonneval Tourist Office and the FMCAM,

together with CAF Vanoise-Haute Maurienne, the guides of Savoie-Maurienne, as well as PGHM and CRS Modane.

29th January – 31st January 2010

Carnival – the schoolchildren of Val Cenis

The parade leaves from the church in Val Cenis Lanslebourg, together with the Les Echalas

Street Company. Street procession, ending with Mr Carnaval being put on the bonfire in the

village square. Wine and hot chocolate.

16th February 2010

The 3rd meeting of song – Val Cenis

These meetings are organised under the auspices of the Le Mans Town of Song organisation,

thanks to whom we have chosen 3 singer-composers, the “Tremplins”.

On the programme for 2010 are concerts, exhibitions, films and a dedication.

Final programmes will be announced in Septmeber.

10th April – 17th April 2010

The Last Descent

Celebrate the last downhill run of the season with a vin chaud

24th April 2010

Enquire with the tourist office about New Years Eve and Easter Balls within Val Cenis

The benefits of aromatherapy Workshop

Introduction to the use of essential oils. Learn to use essential oils to soothe daily strains and pains.

Discover the secrets of aromatic beauty masks, some formulations for day and night creams, some anti wrinkle creams and some anti ageing strategies. Workshop (3 hours) for 1-5 persons – 55€ per person

Reiki

Experience the benefits of a Reiki session, an energising Japanese technique. Reiki creates a feeling of wellbeing, relaxation and tranquillity of spirit by the laying on of hands.

Tariff: 50€ per individual session (1-1½ hours long) by appointment.

Reservations and information:

1b rue des Ruchers à Val Cenis Lanslebourg

+33 (0)6 87 29 90 06

Relaxation

Hatha-Yoga:

At Val Cenis Lanslebourg (Meeting room at the Maison de Val Cenis) on Tuesdays from 18.30-19.30. From €6.80

Qi Gong:

At Val Cenis Lanslebourg (Meeting room at the Maison de Val Cenis) on Tuesdays from 17.00-18.00. From €6.80

Reservations on the previous day with Mme Anselmet

Tél : +33 (0)4 79 05 94 32

Introduction to tui na – a chinese massage

A method of acupression along the meridians, using the hands instead of needles to recharge one’s batteries, relieving stress and fatigue.

Tel +33 686 96 17 66

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30 – 12.30

Other days by appointment

25€ per ½ hour, 45€ per hour

Information: at “La Bricole” craft shop (on the road out of Lanslevillard towards Bessans) :

Fresco workshop - unique in savoie and open to all

Dates, information and bookings :

Armelle Filliol : +33 (0)4 79 05 98 67

In the footsteps of the journeymen painters of the Chapel of St Sébastien.

Discover the frescoes in the sumptuous decoration of a listed historical monument. Work in the manner of the 15th century painters, reproduce the icons, handle the sand, pigments and lime. At the end of the workshop you will keep your 30x30cm creation.

Shows

Y’A UN PEPIN DANS LA CITROUILL E

(There’s a sed in the pumpkin!)

Tuesday, 22 December

Put on by the Val Cenis drama, song and comedy theatre group. “Y’a un pépin dans la citrouille’ is an adaptation of the story of Cinderella and throws a different light on this particular story.

The show will be performed approximately 12 times during the winter.

NEW SHOWS PERFORMED BY THE STATION CAFÉ COMPANY

During winter there will also be artistes, known and unknown, who are real “musts” to see!

Family figure skating experience

19 – 25 December

Workshop and introduction everyday from Sunday to Friday from 18.00-20.00. This is aimed at everyone – the young and not so young – and at families. The structure of the course provides for progression over 6 days, although shorter sessions can be organised.

Piste & Lift Service Activities

Every Wednesday at 16.00 at the St Pierre draglift: “Making artificial snow”.

Every Thursday at 14.00, at the top of the Solert chair lift: “Setting off an avalanche”.