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· Val d'Isère ·
· Val d'Isère ·
Val d'Isère
FRANCE
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Val d'Isère in France. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Val d'Isère in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1850 m
- 1550-3455 m
- 89
- 300 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Chambery (2h)
- Geneva (2h 30m)
- Lyon (2h 30m)
- Bourg st Maurice (19 miles)
- N/A
Good points
- High snow sure resort, with glacier skiing
- High altitude, so snow stays once fallen
- Massive extensive skiing, shared with Tignes
Not so good
- Seems to be more British than French.
- Challenging slopes
- Most lifts close in bad weather
Description
Welcome to the winter sports resort Val d'Isère, host to the 2009 Alpine Ski World Cup. The ski areas of Val d'Isère and Tignes form one giant ski region, the "Espace Killy" (300 km of piste and 89 lifts). This 5-star ski region extends over 3 mountains and two valleys, and offers a thrill for ski fans of all ages and abilities. The ski area's high altitude (1,550 - 3,456 m) and one of the top glaciers in the Alps make the resort extremely snow-sure. Our comfortable apartments in an aesthetic chalet-style will satisfy high demands and offer top locations just a few metres from the piste and the lifts. Val d'Isère – ski on world-famous racing pistes!
Ever since the alpine competitions of Olympic games in 1992, Val d'Isère, along with its neighbour Tignes, belongs to the top French winter sport resorts. The village features a historic centre dating back to the 16th century, and has kept its Savoyard charm right up until today. The newer buildings have also been built using natural materials such as wood and stone. The village has been a skiing village since 1934, when a few ski pioneers started a ski school and built a ski lift. Since then the resort has developed further. The village centre has very little car traffic and a great infrastructure with many cafes, restaurants, shops and hotels, which offer the ideal atmosphere for a winter holiday.
