Val d'Isère ski resort
Snow Range
1550-3550m
a premier ski resort with lively après ski
Considered by many to be the world's premier ski resort, Val d'Isère is hard to fault, offering some of France’s best skiing together with exciting après ski. Val d’Isere is proof that a ski resort can look traditional but still have a lively atmosphere, the centre of the village dates back to the 13th century and has been added to with tasteful modern buildings, you will also find a great selection of bars, restaurants, shops and nightlife. The lift system is modern and quickly carries you around the resort’s high altitude slopes, there is lots of thrilling off piste accessible from the lifts, so hire yourself a guide and get exploring! The resort links to Tignes and forms the ‘Espace Killy’, one of the most varied ski areas in Europe, served by 94 lifts and including the Fornet glacier at 3500m, it truly is a skier’s paradise.
- the experience
- the slopes Val d'Isère snowboarding
- Val d'Isère lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Val d'Isère
The experience
Val d'Isère Après Ski
Lively right until to the early hours of the morning at the Saloon, Petit Danois, Morris, and Pacific and finish the night in the famous Dicks Tea Bar.
Activities
· Cinema with regular films in English · Skidoo riding · Indoor swimming pool (FREE with 6 day lift-pass) · Parapenting · Ice climbing · Ice rink · Husky rides • Ice diving • Snow shoeing · Weekly open-air market · Boutiques · Supermarkets · Art exhibitions • Weekly pedestrian evening with entertainment
Eating out in Val d'Isère
Over 50 restaurants - of all categories · 3-course French meal around €30 · Fondue for €25 · Pizza from €15 · Try La Ferme d'Androit, The Lodge or Gourmandine.
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Fast Pass
- Kids ski Free
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 45 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 45 mins, Snow Train (Bourg St. Maurice) 45 mins
The slopes
Beginners
Don't get the idea that Val d'Isère is for experts only! Far from it - there are several good nursery slopes and a number of lifts which are absolutely free for skiing debutants.
Intermediates
A true intermediates' paradise, Val d'Isère is big-time skiing country. From the gentle cruising blue and red runs of the Bellevarde and La Daille sectors to the Le Fornet glacier and the massive ski domain of Tignes and La Grande Motte, there is endless choice at every level.
Advanced
Val d'Isère must be included in every list of the best skiing in Europe for its giant moguls, steep black runs, couloirs and not least for its sensational off-piste. Try the Olympic Men's Downhill run, the waist-high Solaise bumps just above the village or the powder bowls of the Tour de Charvet.
Snowboarding
This area really does have it all, it is one of the best playgrounds in Europe no matter what you want with a boardpark and freeriding that doesn't get any better, on or off-piste.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
300kms (Espace Killy)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 83 Intermediate 46 Difficult 25 -
Number of lifts
94 (2 funiculars, 4 cable cars, 4 gondolas, 44 chairlifts, 40 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N, E, S, W
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Snow cannons
216
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Longest run
10kms (La Sache)
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Cross-country trails
44kms
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Snow Range
1550-3550m
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Village Height:
1,850m (6,069ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,550m (11,715ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Area LS | £185 | £148 | £148 |
| Area HS | £205 | £164 | £164 |
Child 5-13 yrs incl. Senior 65-74 years.
| Family passes | 6 Days |
| 2 Adults & 2 Children | £656 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Junior & 1 Child | £697 |
| 2 Adults & 2 Juniors | £717 |
| 2 Adults & 3 Children | £739 |
Lift pass coverage: The entire Espace Killy. Beginners should arrange a lift pass locally. 8 & 13 day prices on request. LS dep. 12/12 HS-All other deps.
Photo required for lift pass? Over 74yrs and under 5yrs only.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski (5 x 3 hrs am, EV2) | £174 | £197 |
| Ski (5 x 3 hrs pm, EV2) | £141 | £160 |
| Ski (6 x 3 hrs am, ESF) | £236 | - |
| Ski (6 x 3 hrs am beginner, ESF) | - | £236 |
| Board (5 x 3 hrs am, EV2) | £174 | £174 |
| Board (6 x 3 hrs pm ESF) | £135 | £135 |
| Fine Skills Clinic (1 x course) | £52 | - |
| Fine Skills Clinic (4 x courses) | £174 | - |
Children: Ski 5-12yrs (ESF) 5-13yrs (EV2). Board 8-13yrs (both). Same hours as adults.
Fine skills clinics: Try one of Evolution 2's 'fine skills clinics' and progress to the next level. You can opt for the full 4 days, or choose the course that suits you. Courses are Mon-Thur (9.00am-12.00pm or 2.00pm-5.00pm):
Day 1: Perfection on the piste
Focusing on the fundamental skiing skills including posture & balance, control of line & speed.
Day 2: Out on the Edge
Feel the exhilaration of carving on the edge! How to develop effective & efficient use of body movements, pressure control and edge angles. Include 2 runs through a Giant Slalom course.
Day 3: Mastering the Moguls
Take the fear out of bumps with a class on tackling the moguls.
Day 4: 4x4 All Terrain skiing
Adapt your skiing to off-piste terrain, with instruction on techniques to tackle all snow conditions.
Entry level: Controlled parallel turns on red slopes.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £286 | £272 |
| First Time board | £317 | £272 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 5 days tuition (3 hrs am per day, EV2). Please arrange lift pass locally.
the savings
FREE entry to swimming pool with lift pass.
Reduced price lift pass for over 65's.
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £70 | £53 |
| Silver skis | £101 | £76 |
| Gold skis | £122 | - |
| Ski/board boots | £53 | £32 |
| Snowboard | £101 | £76 |
| Superior snowboard | £122 | - |
| Helmet | £28 | £17 |
the savings
FREE entry to swimming pool with lift pass.
Reduced price lift pass for over 65's.
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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