Val d’Isere Ski Holiday Resort

Overview

What can one write about Val d'Isere that hasn't already been written? Samuel Johnson once said "When a man is tired of London he is tired of life.".................. Well, we at Snowfinders think this should have been written about Val d'Isere. This resort delivers at all levels with its fantastically varied terrain, superb off piste, and a huge selection of pisted runs to suit all levels, from the fearsome black that is the "Face" to the lovely rolling blues down to Le Fornet situated at the top end of the valley. The Espace Killy is named after a son of Val d'Isere, Jean Claude Killy, one of Frances most famous Olympic skiers, and is a huge area with 300 kms of pisted runs over the resorts of Val d'Isere and Tignes.

The links between the two resorts are modern and quick and you can ski from one end to the other (and back) very easily. The lift and bus service in Val d'Isere is second to none and wherever you finish your day you will never wait more than 10 minutes to get a bus back to where you need. There is a lot of ski in ski out accommodation throughout the valley with a well linked lift system in between, so wherever you stay you're never too far from a lift. Experts and intermediates have a huge selection of pisted runs depending on the level of challenge they want to set themselves. Why not try the gentle runs from the top of the Olympic telecabine as a warm up and then up again and take on the World Cup downhill "OK" run finishing in La Daille.

Beginners and early intermediates will enjoy the Solaise area with a lot of gentle greens and blues, but remember to get the lift back down as the red piste "M" back into town is steep in places and can be busy and icy. Also suitable would be the area from the top of the Bellevarde lift. Apres ski could best be described as energetic. You could maybe start off dancing on the tables at the Folie Douce at the top of the La Daille gondola, then ski down into town and hit the Moris pub with live music and toffee vodkas!! If you still have the energy the Petit Danois and Pacific bar are good places to relax and re-energise getting you ready to take on the famous Dicks T bar.

 

 

Offslope/apres ski

There are good leisure facilities, a great range of shops in the centre of Val d’Isere, and the tourist office runs different evening events during the season. The mountain restaurants are limited and can get quite crowded. Eating out in resort is a different story with a great variety of restaurants suiting all tastes and budgets. Equally there is a great selection of bars with happy hours and music.

Overview

Another super resort with extensive skiing to suit all levels, plenty of slope side accommodation, a great snow record and long season. Once you've been to Val d'Isere you will understand why so many people return year after year.

 

 

 

 

At a glance

Pistes:
300km
Resort height:
1850m
Top station:
3455m

Suitability

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Positives

  • Huge interlinked ski area
  • Fantastic lift served off piste runs
  • Attractive lively resort
  • High altitude and snow sure

 

Negatives

  • Runs back to the village can be a bit daunting for nervous skiers 
  • Poor signage on runs
  • Can be pricey
Hotels, Chalets and Apartments in Val d’Isere, France
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Chalet Marco Polo REF: ACN13

Marco Polo is situated in the heart of the French ski resort of Val d’Isère. Discreetly set back from the main road, it offers dual benefit of privacy and easy...

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Chalet Alberta REF: AVG08

A part of the Canadienne building, Chalet Alberta offers a spacious and stylish living area where you can relax by the fire and compare stories of your day exploring the...

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Chalet Cristal 5 REF: ASB043

Chalet Cristal 5, Val d’Isere is situated on the third floor of this beautifully appointed chalet. Its excellent location and great design, with its wood and stone finish and Savoyard...

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Chalet Pinto REF: APW040

The Pinto is a superb chalet-style apartment in a recently built interior designed Savoyarde style building right in the heart of Val d’Isere. Situated on the second floor (lift), it...

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Chalet Vallon REF: AS0128

Chalet Vallon is on the second floor of a traditional chalet-style building shared with chalets Cascade, Santons and Charvet. It is a mirror image of next door Chalet Charvet. The...

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Chalet Le Petit Yeti REF: AEI116

The stunning self-catering Chalet Le Petit Yeti sits in a superb position just 20m from the famous Bellevarde slope in the exclusive hamlet of Les Carats, 700m from the centre...

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No 1 Aspen House REF: AVP51

Our home in Val d’Isère, Aspen House, is in the older part of town and right next to the church, minutes from the High Street, quieter and more exclusive and...

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Hotel Ducs De Savoie REF: AIC016

Hotel Ducs de Savoie is located in the centre of the main village, just a few minutes walk to the main lifts including the Solaise Express, the Bellevarde Express Chair,...

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Chalet Montana REF: ACN14

Chalet Montana offers extraordinary levels of luxury at the heart of the high altitude resort of Val d’Isère. It has arguably the prime spot in the exclusive enclave of Les...

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Chalet Blackcomb REF: AVG13

Part of the Canadienne building we are really excited to offer this beautiful high-quality chalet with superb living accommodation and all the traditional alpine charm you would expect to find...

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