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About Val d’Isère
Val d’Isère is one of Europe’s largest and most famous ski resorts.Val d’Isère is a skier’s paradise, offering 300 km of pisted terrain to suit all abilities. Beginner skiers can enjoy the gentle slopes around Solaise, while intermediate skiers have a wide choice of blue and red runs winding through breathtaking alpine scenery. For experts, the Face de Bellevarde provides a thrilling challenge—this steep black run, renowned for its role in the 1992 Winter Olympics, is both exhilarating and rewarding, with some of the most spectacular mountain views imaginable. For off-piste enthusiasts, the Tour du Charvet and the Danaïdes promise ample adventure with pristine, untouched powder.
For food lovers, Val d’Isère boasts a wide variety of restaurants to satisfy every craving, from refined French cuisine to Savoie specialities and international dishes. La Table de l’Ours provides Michelin-starred dining, while La Luge offers a more relaxed, authentic Savoyard experience with favourites like fondue and raclette. For a meal with a view, head to L’Edelweiss, overlooking the Solaise piste, where you can enjoy a memorable lunch with stunning scenery. Le Lodge is a must-visit if you have a soft spot for good pizzas!
Val d’Isère FAQs
What is the skiing like in Val d’Isère for beginners?
Val d’Isère is perfect for beginners with two nursery slope areas, one in the centre (right by all the shops/restaurants/bars) and one in La Daille at the bottom of the pistes. Val d'Isère has also recently invested heavily in improving the Solaise ski area, providing excellent facilities for beginners and reducing queue wait times with new high speed ski lifts.
What is the skiing like in Val d’Isère for intermediate?
Val d’Isère has numerous blue pistes spread evenly across the Solaise and Bellevarde sides of the mountain, which offer incredible panoramic views of the surrounding glaciers. Not to be missed, La Folie Douce, one of Val d’Isére’s most popular après ski spots, is easily accessible with green or blue runs, although we do recommend taking the gondola down afterwards!
What is the skiing like in Val d’Isère for experts?
Val d’Isère is famous for attracting expert skiers who wish to experience the excellent off-piste terrain and challenge themselves on the renowned ‘La Face’ downhill piste - one of Europe’s longest and steepest pistes. Val d’Isère has several ‘naturide’ runs which are patrolled but unpisted black runs, a great way to safely improve your skills before adventuring further afield.
When is the best time to ski in Val d’Isère?
Val d’Isère is open from early December till late May and with its high altitude and extensive snow making capabilities you can be confident of great conditions all season long.