The world famous Val d’Isere ski resort has been making good use of Airstar
lighting solutions since 2011 for its Airstar Night Light. Every Thursday night in the
city centre from December 31 – March 3, Val d’Isere Tourisme and an Airstar
dedicated team deploy dozens of balloons that light up various animations, such as
ice sculptures, concerts and musical performances.

Just before this sought after event kicks off, the Club des Sports de Val d’Isere
organises its own event, the Criterium de la Premiere Neige (11 – 13 December), a
yearly competition that sees the world’s best skiers compete for the Audi FIS Ski
World Cup.

In order to mark the 60th anniversary of the event, the Club des Sports was looking
for a “Reception’ structure which would be the “go to’ area for spectators to rally the
bottom of the Giant Slalom and Alpine Combined races. Vincent Jay, Director of the
Club des Sports and former Biathlon Olympic champion, was looking for an
aesthetic structure with the highest standards of safety to cater for an average of
400 people.

David Hemesdael, Event and Animation Manager at Val d’Isere Tourisme and
organiser of the Airstar Night Light, immediately suggested Vincent Jay to get in
touch with Airstar.

Overseeing both the Airstar Night Light and the Criterium was Gautier Vissy, Airstar
European Network (AEN) Manager for the Rhone-Alpes region.

Dune by Airstar is a revolutionary inflatable and modular structure designed for
high-end professional events. Created with corporate parties, shows or temporary
showroom applications in mind, Dune redefines ephemeral public spaces by offering
an innovative, safe and aesthetic tailor made solution. Compliant with the security
norms for structures hosting the general public, Dune offers infinite combinations to
create spaces.

It only took a mere five hours for the Airstar team to erect a 34m (L) x 15m (W) x
8m (H) version made up of four elements : two quarter spheres on each side
connected by two centre bridges. It was the first time that this new double partition
dome had been used in France, hosting 5,000 people each day.

LED bars were fitted between the partitions to light up and animate the structure,
while eight 150W Crystal LED lighting balloons (measuring 90, 130, 160 and 200cm
in circumference) welcomed visitors outside the main entrance.

A couple of weeks later, Val d’Isere was again in full entertainment swing, with the
start of the Airstar Night Light. Over 200m of roads are then transformed into a
magically lit pathway.

For this 2016 geometrical-themed edition, Val d’Isere Tourisme chose 17 LED
battery powered Towair totems (85W) measuring between three and five metres in
height, three 200cm wide Crystal LED lighting balloons (150W), as well as three
Star shaped balloons (160cm).

In the main square at the heart of the city centre, seven Crystal lighting balloons
(measuring between 90cm and 200cm), and covered by black sewn fabric called
Spires, hung above the DJ animated dancefloor. Finally, at both ends of the visitor
wanderings, four self-inflated Tusk Evo were given pride of place.