France
Val d'Isère
High, snowsure and full of off-piste
Official website- Top elevation
- 3,456 m
- Vertical
- 1,906 m
- Season
- Nov – May
- Level
- intermediate, advanced
Why we love it
Linked with Tignes up to the Grande Motte glacier. Long season, endless freeride lines and La Folie Douce for dancing in ski boots.
Getting there
Chambéry is the closest airport, about 2 to 2.5 hours by road. Geneva and Lyon are both around three hours away. By train, take the TGV to Bourg-Saint-Maurice and then a bus or taxi for the last 30 km up to the resort.
Who it's for
Val d'Isère is made for confident intermediates, experts and freeriders. The Face de Bellevarde Olympic downhill, the steep runs off Solaise and the endless off-piste across the area are the big draws. Beginners have free learning areas in the village and a gentle plateau at the top of Solaise.
Best time to go
The resort is high and snowsure, with skiing from late November into early May. January to March has the best powder, and the Grande Motte glacier above Tignes keeps the high runs good late in the season. Early December brings the Critérium de la Première Neige World Cup races.
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Val d'Isère FAQ
Is Val d'Isère good for beginners?
Val d'Isère is best known for advanced skiing, but beginners can learn in the free areas in the village and on the gentle slopes at the top of Solaise.
How do I get to Val d'Isère?
Fly into Chambéry, Geneva or Lyon, then drive or take a transfer. By train, go to Bourg-Saint-Maurice and take the bus up to the resort.
How big is the ski area in Val d'Isère?
Val d'Isère is linked with Tignes to form one of the largest ski areas in the Alps, with around 300 km of pistes.
When is the ski season in Val d'Isère?
The season usually runs from late November to early May. January to March has the most reliable snow conditions.
Can I rent skis in Val d'Isère?
Yes. You can book skis, snowboards and boots online with Skiset and pick them up at a shop in Val d'Isère. Ski rental with Skiset
