Gentle activities in Val d’ Isère
If you don’t ski the pool of val d’Isere offers a range of things to do . The cinema shows films in English, look for the VO sign, it means it is showing in the original version (VO) subtitled in French. There are many spas, almost every hotel has one. The Yoga and Pilates held at the swimming pool are recommended.
Guided Tour Of Val d’Isere
Every Thursday, there is a tour of the village in English, it lasts 1h30 and costs 5€. The meeting point is in front of the Office du Tourisme at 11h30.
Patisserie classes
Tel: + 33 (04) 79 06 16 09
Patrick Chevallot, the patissier of Val d’Isere gives lessons in patisserie making. Every Thursday from 5 pm. Bookings at the boulangerie in the main street.
Yoga
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 40 26 39
Mob: + 00 33 (0)6 10 63 95
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Charlotte is an attractive young British lady who fell in love with her skiing instructor….. They married and now have two little girls. Charlotte Saint Jean has been running Yoga classes for 8 years, she has acquired a good reputation, people from villages far from Val d’Isere come to her classes, she welcomes all ages. The classes will tone your body and help your breathing. “Empty your mind of all thoughts, let your mind be at peace… returning to the source is serenity” (Tao te Ching). Men and women are welcome. Group classes are held in the new center Oxygene on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday (14€/hour). Or Private lessons are given at home. (90€/hour)
Pilates Classes
Tel: + 33 (0)6 87 82 33 36
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MOUNTAINS EQUILIBRE came into being in 2000. Sarah Sissons, a dynamic British lady, was originally an occupational therapist in a London Psychiatric hospital , she has been working in the French alps for 20 years. Her interest in personal well being has led her to learn a variety of complementary therapies. These include reflexology sports massage and Pilates. The Pilates is now becoming the main part of her work, with reflexology.
Classes are held at the Oxygen Center Thursday nights at 8 pm. 13€ for drop in but less if you buy a book of tickets. For private lessons contact her.
The swimming pool
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 04 26 01
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Open every day from 10 am to 8 pm (till 10 pm on Thursday)
It offers plenty activities.
Tonic Area:
Squash 4.50€
Cardio-training room 8 €
Climbing wall
4,50€
Pool area
4.50€ or 5.50€, free for under 5 year
Wellness Area (pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi)
14€
Ice skating rink
A natural ice skating rink with a little wooden hut on the side to buy a hot drink .
From 2pm to 6 30 pm, December to March
Adult 6€
Children 5€
Art
Galerie Jane Griffiths
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 07 89 33
Mob: + 33 (0)6 14 81 15 31
In Val Village, Galerie Jane Griffiths exhibits contemporary art, established and emerging artists.
More details: www.galeriejanegriffiths.com
or : info@galeriejanegriffiths.com
Stephanie Petri Art Studio
Tel: +33 (0)6 61 10 02 57
stepetri@wanadoo.fr
www.valhorspistes.fr/ACCUEIL.html
As well as original canvas, commissions, Stephanie uses a technic called “digigraphy” which enable the reproduction of her paintings on canvas or paper (d’Arches). She works with the editor Eric Linard who has a world wide reputation as a digigraph ensuring a high level of quality. Prices from 180€ (300€ with frame)
Stephanie was born and brought up in Val d’Isere, she paints the snow and the mountains in an amazing way. If you like fine art you should visit her studio (by appointment)
