For the fifth time, the unspoiled Manchet valley turns into a splendid “white” from March 22 to 26, 2017 to host this sporting and friendly snow golf competition.

  • Maria Verchenova, charming ambassador of Winter Golf in France and abroad - Photo: © Philippe Guilhem
Created by Philippe Guilhem, passionate about golf and the mountains, the very original event has become a must in the legendary resort. It is aimed at professionals, passionate amateurs and also offers two days of free course for the discovery of the discipline in complete freedom. On March 24, don't miss the second France-United Kingdom challenge and its “so British” atmosphere. Experience golf on snow with the biggest names in the discipline in Val d'Isère!

Free route

Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 March, the open course in the Manchet valley is open to all curious and beginners for an initiation to golf on snow, in a simply magical setting.

Registration: 40 € per person, breakfast included.

Challenge France - United Kingdom

During the second France-United Kingdom challenge on March 23 and 24, sponsored by Ryder Cup and BMW, the teams of the two nations compete on an original street golf course in the center of the village then in match play on 9 holes at the Manchet. Two days of sport in a "very British" atmosphere! This year, in addition to top-level golfers, rugby is represented by Thomas Castaignède (first participation).

Registration:

  • Eagle Pack: € 250 per player for the two days (March 23 and 24), including street golf, a dinner, a course, a lunch and gifts.
  • Birdie Pack: 120 € per player for the day of March 24, including the course, a lunch and gifts

BMW Val d'Isère Winter Golf Cup

It is open to all enthusiasts wishing to register to swing alongside the champions. In total, 25 amateur teams take part in the BMW Val d'Isère Winter Golf Cup, a competition over two rounds with four best balls, on the magnificent 9-hole course in the Manchet valley. The event, punctuated by gourmet meetings in exceptional establishments in Val d'Isère, is both sporty and festive. Experience special moments by rubbing shoulders with great golfers from the European circuit: Frenchman Raphaël Jacquelin, quadruple winner, Grégory Havret, vice-champion of the US Open at Pebble Beach in 2010 and triple winner, Romain Langasque, the greatest hope of French golf at only 21 years old, as well as the Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts, participant of the Ryder Cup 2012 with two successes on the European circuit to his credit.

Registration: € 1600 per team of two players, including two courses, two lunches, two dinners and gifts.

Program

Free route

Wednesday, March 22

  • 8:30 am: Welcome breakfast at the restaurant "Les Clochetons"
  • 9 am-12pm: Free golf course on snow

Thursday March 23

  • 8:30 am: Welcome breakfast at the restaurant "Les Clochetons"
  • 9 am-12pm: Free golf course on snow

Challenge France - United Kingdom

Thursday March 23

  • 17:00 pm: Reception of participants at the hotel "Aigle des Neiges"
  • 18 pm-20pm: Street Golf in the center of the village
  • 20 p.m .: Dinner at the hotel restaurant "Le Blizzard"

Friday 24 March

  • 8:30 am: Snow golf competition - Match Play
  • 12:30 pm: Lunch and awards ceremony at the restaurant "Les Clochetons"

BMW Val d'Isère Winter Golf Cup

Friday 24 March

  • 18:30 pm: Reception of participants at the hotel "Aigle des Neiges"
  • 20 p.m .: Dinner at the “Taverne d'Alsace”

Saturday March, 25

  • 8:30 am: 1st round of the snow golf competition
  • 13:00 pm: Lunch at "La Folie Douce"
  • 20 p.m .: Dinner at the altitude restaurant "Le Signal"

Sunday March 26

  • 8:30 am: 2nd round of the snow golf competition
  • 12:30 pm: Lunch and prize-giving at the restaurant of the hotel "Les Barmes de l'Ours"

More information and registrations on