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Snow-covered slopes and larch forest above Val d’Isère, seen from the Gorges de la Daille on a clear February day

Resort guide · France

Val d'Isère: Our Ski Guide

A real Savoyard village at the head of the Tarentaise, linked with Tignes: 300 km of runs between 1,550 m and more than 3,400 m, a season that runs into May, and the Face de Bellevarde, where Olympic and World Cup racers have flown.

Plan your trip:Lift passes & ski area

The back story

Season 2026/27: 28 Nov 2026 – 2 May 2027 (valdisere.com) · Ski area: Tignes–Val d’Isère, 300 km of marked runs, 1,550 m to over 3,400 m; 160 runs, 71 lifts · Top viewpoint: The Face de Bellevarde, the 1992 Olympic downhill run · Lift pass: Tignes–Val d’Isère adult day €78 in the winter season, 12 Dec 2026 – 23 Apr 2027 (valdisere.com) · Nearest station: Bourg-Saint-Maurice, about 40 min by road · Big race: Critérium de la Première Neige (men’s World Cup), 12–13 Dec 2026

  1. The back story

    Val d'Isère: the back story

    Val d'Isère·In depth

    From a remote farming village to the cradle of French racing: how Val d’Isère became one of the great ski resorts of the Alps.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

  1. Official prices, 2026/27

    Tignes–Val d'Isère lift pass

    Val d'Isère·Lift pass·€€

    One pass for 300 km of runs across Val d’Isère and Tignes, sold online at valdisere.ski and at the lift offices.

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  2. The French ski school, at home

    ESF Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Ski school·€€

    The French ski school in the village where it began, with about 400 instructors and lessons from first turns to off-piste.

    Carrefour des Dolomites, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  3. More than 30 years in the resort

    Oxygène ski and snowboard school, Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Ski school·€€

    An independent ski and snowboard school with group and private lessons for children and adults.

    Galerie des Cîmes, Avenue du Prariond, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  4. Small groups

    Evolution 2 Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Ski school·€€

    Ski and snowboard lessons in small groups: no more than six for 3–5-year-olds and eight for older skiers.

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  5. IFMGA guides, for more than 50 years

    Val d'Isère Guide Office

    Val d'Isère·Mountain guides·€€€

    Certified high-mountain guides for off-piste, ski touring and mountaineering.

    Mountain Pro Shop, Avenue Olympique, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  6. On the tourist-office square

    Killy Sport

    Val d'Isère·Ski hire and shop·€€

    Ski, touring, snowboard, cross-country and telemark hire, a specialist workshop and technical brands.

    Place de l'Office de Tourisme, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  7. At the foot of the slopes

    Intersport Mattis, Front de Neige

    Val d'Isère·Ski hire·€€

    Ski and snowboard hire on the snow front, with sharpening and ski lockers at the bottom of the pistes.

    Front de neige, Rue du Parc des Sports, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  8. Famille Plus resort

    Val d'Isère beginner areas

    Val d'Isère·Beginner and family skiing·€

    The Jardin des Neiges and the Savonnette green run on the snow front, ValKids play areas and the Easy skiing zones on Solaise and Bellevarde.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: La Daille’s apartments and the family-run 2- and 3-star hotels in the village, with early- and late-season pass rates and no-charge passes for under-8s. Mid-range: The village centre: 3- and 4-star hotels a short walk from the Solaise and Bellevarde lifts, with the whole Tignes–Val d’Isère area on one pass. Luxury: Five-star hotels on the snow front, from Les Barmes de l’Ours and its one-star La Table de l’Ours to Airelles and Le K2 Chogori.

  1. Relais & Châteaux, at the Face de Bellevarde

    Les Barmes de l'Ours

    Val d'Isère·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    A Relais & Châteaux five-star at the foot of the Face de Bellevarde, home of the one-star La Table de l’Ours and a Sisley spa.

    100 Montée de Bellevarde, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  2. Ski-in, ski-out, 41 rooms and suites · In depth

    Airelles Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    A ski-in, ski-out palace of 41 rooms, suites and apartments, with the 1,200 m² Airelles Spa by Guerlain (a 20 m indoor pool, a grotto pool for children), La Grande Ourse, Matsuhisa and Palladio.

    145 Rue de la Poste, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  3. A family hotel in the village heart · In depth

    Le Blizzard

    Val d'Isère·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    A family five-star on Avenue Olympique since 1963, with a heated outdoor pool facing Bellevarde, a Spa by Clarins with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, Le Blizzard and La Luge.

    1006 Avenue Olympique, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  4. On the snow front · In depth

    Le Yule

    Val d'Isère·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    A ski-in, ski-out hotel of 39 rooms and suites on the snow front at the foot of Bellevarde, with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, a Biologique Recherche and Wesak spa and Le Solstice.

    Rue du Parc des Sports, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  5. 21 rooms and suites, Tibetan-inspired · In depth

    Le K2 Chogori

    Val d'Isère·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    A boutique hotel of suites on Avenue du Prariond, with the Goji Spa by Nescens, suites from 48 to 88 m² facing Bellevarde and the village, Le Bottleneck and a Kids Klub.

    143 Avenue du Prariond, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  6. At 2,551 m, with a dormitory too · In depth

    Le Refuge de Solaise

    Val d'Isère·Mountain hotel·€€€

    A hotel at 2,551 m at the top of the Solaise cable car, with an indoor pool, panoramic saunas, hammams, an outdoor hot bath, 16 rooms, four apartments, a dormitory and Savoyard cooking.

    Chemin de la Vanoise, Téléphérique de Solaise, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  7. Historic and family-run · In depth

    Hôtel Tsanteleina

    Val d'Isère·Four-star hotel·€€€

    A family-run hotel since 1948, about 150 m from the snow front, with the 600 m² Pure Spa (a 28 °C pool, jacuzzi, sauna and two-room hammam), Brasserie M and the fireside M Bar.

    1040 Avenue Olympique, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  8. Three-star, 17 rooms

    Maison de Famille Les 5 Frères

    Val d'Isère·Value hotel·€€

    A three-star family house in the village centre, with 17 individually decorated rooms and a sunny terrace.

    46 Rue Nicolas Bazile, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  9. Two-star, four generations of one family

    Hôtel Galise

    Val d'Isère·Value hotel·€

    A two-star in the old village, run by the same family for four generations, near the main lifts.

    54 Rue de la Galise, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  10. Full board, pass and kit included

    UCPA Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Sports holiday centre·€

    An all-inclusive sports centre 50 metres from the slopes: full board, equipment, lift pass and optional instruction.

    Rue Nicolas Bazile, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

Restaurants and mountain huts

  1. One MICHELIN star (2026)

    La Table de l'Ours

    Val d'Isère·Fine dining·€€€€

    Antoine Gras’s modern cooking at Les Barmes de l’Ours, beside the Face de Bellevarde.

    Les Barmes de l'Ours, 100 Montée de Bellevarde, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  2. At 2,400 m, off the La Daille gondola

    La Fruitière, La Folie Douce Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Mountain restaurant·€€€

    French cooking at 2,400 m in a dairy-style room of white tiles, aged copper and raw wood.

    Télécabine de la Daille, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  3. At 2,551 m, with a pizza room and a cabin

    Le Refuge, Solaise

    Val d'Isère·Mountain restaurant·€€€

    Savoyard dishes on a big sunny terrace at the top of Solaise, with pizzas at Le Petit Refuge and quick bites at La Cabane.

    Chemin de la Vanoise, Téléphérique de Solaise, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  4. On the Mangard piste above Le Fornet

    René

    Val d'Isère·Mountain restaurant·€€€

    An intimate bistronomic restaurant mid-piste, with a charcoal oven at the heart of its open kitchen.

    Le Fornet, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  5. Above the frozen Ouillette lake

    La Plage de l'Ouillette

    Val d'Isère·Mountain restaurant·€€

    A light-wood chalet at the top of Solaise with a snack bar, a brasserie and a big terrace over the lake.

    Téléphérique de Solaise, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  6. Top of Bellevarde

    Le Bellevarde, Maison Louly

    Val d'Isère·Mountain restaurant·€€

    A brasserie and café at the top of Bellevarde: hearty dishes, crêpes and waffles, and an all-day dessert buffet.

    Roc de Bellevarde, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  7. Self-service, fireside

    Les Marmottes

    Val d'Isère·Mountain restaurant·€

    A self-service chalet between Val d’Isère and Tignes, with homemade family dishes and a view of Mont Blanc upstairs.

    Roc de Bellevarde, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  8. At the Solaise gondola

    Les Fils à Maman, Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Village restaurant·€€

    Comfort food at the foot of the Solaise gondola: tartiflette, cordon bleu stuffed with raclette and a Kinder tiramisu.

    232 Rue du Parc des Sports, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

Après-ski and bars

  1. Cabaret and DJs at 2,400 m

    La Folie Douce Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Après-ski on the slopes·€€€

    The original slope-top party: a cabaret show and DJ sets on the terrace off the La Daille gondola.

    Télécabine de la Daille, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  2. Dance in your ski boots

    Cocorico

    Val d'Isère·Après-ski bar·€€

    An open-air après-ski venue at the foot of the slopes, with a DJ set and live music every day from 4.30 pm.

    267 Chemin du Charvet, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  3. Scandinavian party bar

    Le Petit Danois

    Val d'Isère·Bar·€€

    Live music at 5 pm and a DJ at 10 pm, Danish beers, draught Guinness and pool tables.

    34 Rue du Parc des Sports, Chalet le Coin, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  4. Two floors at Val Square

    Les Tontons, La Daille

    Val d'Isère·Bar·€€

    A bar at the foot of the slopes in La Daille, from breakfast to late, with live music, DJs and a south-facing terrace.

    30 Place Bellecôte, Centre commercial Val Square, La Daille, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  5. Beers, sport and live music

    Bar Le XV

    Val d'Isère·Bar·€

    A relaxed all-day bar on the Avenue Olympique, with many beers, sport on TV and live music at après-ski.

    Immeuble Les Cimes, 721 Avenue Olympique, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  6. Wine by the glass, by the fire

    Bar de l'Avancher

    Val d'Isère·Hotel bar·€€

    A cosy hotel lounge and tavern counter with a long list of wines by the glass and aperitif boards from 6 pm.

    554 Avenue du Prariond, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

Shops

  1. Beaufort from the source

    Coopérative Laitière de Haute Tarentaise, Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Cheese and local produce

    The dairy co-operative’s shop: Beaufort, other cheeses, charcuterie, wine, honey, and raclette machines to borrow.

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  2. Val d’Isère’s own cheeses

    La Fermette de Claudine

    Val d'Isère·Farm shop

    The shop of the Ferme de l’Adroit, a family dairy farm: Avalin, blue cheese and Val d’Isère raclette.

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  3. The Haute-Savoie ski house

    Fusalp Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Ski fashion

    The Alpine ski-fashion house born in Haute-Savoie, with technical and sport-chic collections in the village.

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  4. Boot fitting at K2 Chogori and Airelles

    Bogner by Bernard Orcel

    Val d'Isère·Ski room and boutique

    A ski room and multi-brand boutique in two five-star hotels, known for boot fitting and personal shopping.

    Hôtel K2 Chogori, 143 Avenue du Prariond, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  5. Contemporary art in the old village

    Galerie Jane Griffiths

    Val d'Isère·Art gallery

    An international contemporary art gallery by the church, with established names and new talent through the season.

    14 Rue de l'Église, Maison Marcel Charvin, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  6. Streetwear and high-end skis

    Hors Limites

    Val d'Isère·Clothing and ski hire

    Streetwear and accessories for all the family, plus top-of-the-range ski hire and repairs.

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Spas and wellness

  1. 1,000 m², ten treatment rooms

    Spa Sisley, Les Barmes de l'Ours

    Val d'Isère·Hotel spa

    A 1,000 m² spa with ten Sisley treatment rooms, a Shu Uemura hair salon, a gym and yoga classes.

    100 Montée de Bellevarde, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  2. A 17-metre indoor pool

    Spa Susanne Kaufmann, La Mourra

    Val d'Isère·Hotel spa

    An intimate spa with Austrian Susanne Kaufmann treatments, a 17-metre heated pool, sauna and hammam.

    460 Avenue du Prariond, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  3. 400 m² with an indoor pool

    Spa Le Yule

    Val d'Isère·Hotel spa

    400 m² of wellness on the snow front, with an indoor pool and Biologique Recherche and Wesak treatments.

    Rue du Parc des Sports, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map

  4. At 2,551 m

    Spa du Refuge de Solaise

    Val d'Isère·Mountain spa

    A spa by myBlend at 2,551 m, with facials, massages and head-spa rituals beside a 25-metre pool.

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  5. Pools, wellness and climbing

    Aquasportif Center, Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Pool and sports centre·€

    The resort’s sports and pool complex: sports and leisure pools, a wellness area, gym, climbing hall and squash.

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Getting there

  1. Train, coach and road

    Getting to Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Getting there

    Bourg-Saint-Maurice station is about 40 minutes away; Chambéry and Grenoble airports are 2 to 2½ hours by road, Geneva and Lyon about 3 hours.

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  2. TGV and Eurostar, then 40 minutes by coach

    Bourg-Saint-Maurice station

    Val d'Isère·Railway station

    The railhead for Val d’Isère and Tignes, with Altibus coaches to the resort in around 40 minutes.

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  3. Coaches, tickets and lockers

    La Daille bus station, Val d'Isère

    Val d'Isère·Bus station

    Val d’Isère’s coach station, moved from the village centre to La Daille, with an Altibus ticket machine and luggage lockers.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

  1. Stone and wood around Saint-Bernard

    Val d'Isère village centre

    Val d'Isère·Neighbourhood

    The old village around the church of Saint-Bernard and the Avenue Olympique, with chalets and apartments steps from the Solaise and Bellevarde lifts.

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  2. The old hamlet up the valley

    Le Fornet

    Val d'Isère·Neighbourhood

    A quiet stone hamlet beside the Fornet cable car, gateway to the Iseran sector and the Pissaillas glacier.

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  3. Gondola, Funival and the bus station

    La Daille

    Val d'Isère·Neighbourhood

    The quarter at the entrance to the resort, with apartment buildings, the La Daille gondola and the Funival, and the new bus station.

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