Registrations open at the Tourist Office reception from Sunday, April 12. For activities requiring registration, please provide your name and phone number.
Every day from 5:00 PM - Centre de Congrès Henri Oreiller
Enjoy each evening a selection of photographs from the film “Plastic Odyssey: Pacific Mission” at the marquee of the Henri Oreiller Conference Centre, from 5 pm onwards.
Every day from 5:00 PM - Centre de Congrès Henri Oreiller
Discover a second exhibition each evening of the festival: photographs from the film “Champions of the Golden Valley” in the hall of the Henri Oreiller Conference Centre, from 5 pm onwards.
Every day - Centre de Congrès Henri Oreiller
Discover a photo exhibition of the “Under Antarctica” expedition at Maison de Val.
Tuesday, April 14 at 11:00 AM - Centre de Congrès
Anne and Erik Lapied, directors of the film “2000 Days in Paradise”, invite you to discover the secrets of wildlife filmmaking in a mountain environment.
– Duration: 1 hour
– Location: Henri Oreiller Conference Centre, Ancolie room
– Capacity: maximum 50 people
– Free registration required at the Tourist Office
In the presence of Anne and Erik Lapied
Tuesday, April 14 at 2:00 PM - Radioval
In her show “Le monde d’Elodie” broadcast on France Info, jury member Elodie Suigo conducts intimate interviews with major celebrities. For this event, she will do the same with a festival guest, live on Radio Val d’Isère.
– Duration: 1 hour
– Location: Radioval, inside the Tourist Office
– No capacity limit
– Free event, no registration required
In the presence of Elodie Suigo and a festival guest
Tuesday, April 14 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Sentier du Pont Saint Charles
Join the wardens of the Bailletaz Nature Reserve to discover mountain wildlife along the Pont Saint Charles trail in Le Fornet. Learn about the different species and how they survive the winter.
– Duration: come anytime between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
– Location: Pont Saint Charles Trail
– No capacity limit
– Free registration required at the Tourist Office
In the presence of the Bailletaz Nature Reserve wardens, as well as Anne & Erik Lapied from the film “2000 Days in Paradise”
Wednesday, April 15 at 2:00 PM - Rogonay Chairlift
The Val d’Isère Handisport Association invites you to discover and try handiskiing. This activity allows people with reduced mobility to enjoy winter sports using adapted equipment.
– Duration: 1 hour
– Location: Rogonay Chairlift
– Capacity: 15 people
– Free registration required at the Tourist Office
– Please come in ski gear with your own ski pass
In the presence of Marc & François from the film “Side to Side” and the Val d’Isère Handisport Association with Philippe Pouchkine
Wednesday, April 15 at 2:30 PM - Le Splendid Cinema
As every year, our partner Ushuaïa TV presents its special selection at the Festival. This edition features the documentary “Guardians of the Birds”, presented by its director Muriel Barra.
– Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
– Location: Le Splendid Cinema
– Capacity: 150 people
– Free screening, no registration required
In the presence of director Muriel Barra
Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - Centre Aquasportif - Pool
Test your balance safely on a slackline set up above the pool at the Aquasport Centre. Salomé Cholet, jury member and freestyle highline champion, will give you all her tips to improve.
– Duration: 45 minutes per session
– Location: Aquasport Centre pool
– Registration required at the Tourist Office and pool entry ticket to be purchased on site
2 sessions of 45 minutes each:
SESSION 1: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM → 6 people
SESSION 2: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM → 6 people
In the presence of Salomé Cholet, jury member
Thursday, April 16 at 3:00 PM - Le Splendid Cinema
Attend a screening of a short documentary about a snowkiting expedition, and discover the adventure led to the edges of Antarctica by explorer Matthieu Tordeur and glaciologist Heidi Sevestre. The talk is accompanied by a photo exhibition from the Under Antarctica expedition, of which Val d’Isère is a partner.
– Duration: 1 hour
– Location: Le Splendid Cinema
– Capacity: 150 people
– Free event, no registration required
In the presence of Matthieu Tordeur
Free registration, limited availability, and mandatory (for both literary breakfasts) at the Tourist Office.
Book sales will take place at the Festival Bookstore from Monday, April 13 to Thursday, April 16, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, as well as during the literary meetings for signed copies.
Tuesday
14
April
Literary meeting
Ian Manook
LIBRAIRIE M'LIRE
10:00am
Take part in an unprecedented meeting with renowned author Ian Manook at the M’Lire bookstore in Val d’Isère. This will be an opportunity to discover his two latest works, Débâcle and Gangnam, released in 2025.
Wednesday
15
April
Literary breakfast
Sylvain Tesson
HÔTEL LA SAVOYARDE
10:00am
Come and discover Sylvain Tesson’s brand-new book exclusively in the cosy lounge of Hôtel La Savoyarde. A special preview, as the book will only be officially published the following day.
“The Climber and the Grumbler” by Sylvain Tesson
Thursday
16
April
Literary breakfast
Jean-Marc Rochette
EXPERIMENTAL CHALET
10:00am
Jean-Marc Rochette, President of the Festival Jury, invites you to discover his new novel Le festin de pierres. You will be comfortably seated in the lounge of the Experimental Chalet, in the heart of the village.
