Bellevarde is set to glow pink on 17 October
Val d’Isère’s firefighters plan an evening ascent for Octobre Rose, weather permitting. The Savoie-wide event has a bad-weather fallback on 24 October.
By Fredrik Lennström · Val d’Isère Field Guide
A summary of the official notices linked below, prepared with AI assistance. Check the original notice for current arrangements.
A pink light is planned at the top of Bellevarde at 8pm on Saturday 17 October. Radio Val reports that Val d’Isère’s firefighters will walk up the Face de Bellevarde as part of Savoie’s Octobre Rose mobilisation, with participation dependent on the weather.
The organiser, UDSP 73, gives 17 October for the department-wide event and 24 October as its bad-weather fallback. Radio Val says others are welcome to join the local walk, but gives no meeting time or starting point. Ask the local organisers for those arrangements before joining the ascent.
Proceeds from the event’s merchandise support Bivouac et moi, a Savoie association offering mountain stays to people being treated for cancer.
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- Octobre Rose 2026: date, weather fallback and beneficiary · UDSP 73 (French)
- Local Bellevarde plan and 8pm illumination · Radio Val d’Isère (French)