Val d'Isère, emblematic resort of the Alps located at 1850m in the Tarentaise massif, benefits from exceptional snow cover which makes it one of the main ski capital in Europe.
Moutain range
La Vanoise
Altitude
1800 m
Interconnected ski domains
Espace Killy
Alpine skiing
300 km of tracks
From 1550m to 3450m
green slopes
blue slopes
red slopes
black slopes
Hours
08:30 - 19:30
Spoken languages
English - Français
The ski resort of Val d'Isere is imbued with history and authenticity. Its first hotel opened in 1888 and would foreshadow an enduring adventure. From 1930 onwards, Val d'Isere's popularity was immediately established thanks to its charming architecture and exceptional ski terrain.
Historic resort
When you holiday in Val d'Isere, you will definitely be introduced to Savoie heritage from the architecture to the cuisine. Indeed, Val d'Isere prides itself on preserving its authentic character, as you can see in its traditional mountain chalets built of wood, stone and lime.
As for the gastronomy, you are well catered for here with so many must-taste dishes, such as Savoie fondue, tartiflette, and the selection of cheeses, wines, and cured meats – food lovers of all persuasions will be in their element.
Ski area
The ski area in Val d'Isere opens at the end of November and only closes in early May. Here you will find over 300 km of pistes, including the legendary Face de Bellevarde (expert skiers only).
This ski area has always hosted major events on the winter sports calendar, such as the Olympic Games, Critérium de la Première Neige alpine skiing competition and the World Ski Championships. Although there are pistes reserved for advanced levels, there are also many off-piste trails that are perfectly safe to explore, in addition to 25 original rails and 5 natural boardercross courses for snowboarding enthusiasts.
Good to know
- Traditionally charming village
- Lots of restaurants serving Savoie cuisine
- Amazing skiing terrain
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