Ski chalets Val d'Isere & hotels Val d'Isere France
Many would say the best ski resort in the World. Huge, snow sure area suitable for all ski standards
Chalets Val d'Isere, hotels Val d'Isere, ski holidays Val d'Isere
This resort is widely acclaimed to be one of the top resorts in the world, with one of the best snow records in Europe. Linked with neighbouring Tignes, there are over 300 kms of pistes, vast areas of off piste and skiing as high as 3,000m. Don't be misled into thinking Val d'Isere is just for experts. There are an enormous number of wide, gentle pistes and for novices the nursery slopes in the centre of town are free. Skiing begins in November and ends in May. The ski area boasts one of the most efficient lift systems in Europe and even at the busiest times of the year, queuing is hardly ever a cause for concern. Apres ski ranges from a quiet drink in the Hotel Blizzard to a 4am finish at Dicks, with everything in between!
Chalet Val d'Isere
With over 150 catered chalets, Val d'Isere has more accommodation than any other resort in the Alps. This huge selection is collected from over 20 different holiday companies. When it comes to choosing a chalet, Val d'Isere has everything from large luxury properties offering guests a truly 1st class service with gourmet food, indoor spas, hot tubs, and state of the art entertainment systems, to good value chalets offering more budget conscious clients the opportunity to stay in and ski this wonderful resort at a price that suits them. If you're looking for a catered chalet, Val d'Isere offers all sizes (sleeping from 4 guests to over 100) so there will be the ideal property to suit any party size. Many of the chalets Val d'Isere offers are on the side of the piste offering ski-in ski-out convenience, others are situated in the resort centre and offer guests easy access to the shopping and vast array of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. As well as an easy to use 'search and sort' chalet finder we also feature a detailed resort map to show the chalet locations for you.
Hotel Val d'Isere
Boasting over 30 hotels, Val d'Isere offers a wide range of properties from cheap and cheerful 2 star hostelries right through to some of the Alp's most luxurious 5 star hotels. If you fancy a modern hotel, Val d'Isere has plenty of properties with truly modernist decors to match, whilst others are more traditional and retain in their decor, the heritage of the Savoie region. Some hotels can only be booked on half board basis (breakfast and dinner included) but there are also many that can be booked on a Bed & Breakfast basis, allowing guests to choose from the huge selection of restaurants in Val d'Isere for their evening meal. Our website shows 18 of the 30 hotels Val d'Isere accommodates. However, as we can book any hotel Val d'Isere has to offer, simply telephone us if you wish to book one of the hotels not currently featured.
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Resort statistics
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Practicality
- Fine dinning
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- GENEVA (2.75 hours)
- LYON (2.75 hours)
- CHAMBERY (2 hours)
Pros
- Huge ski area linked with Tignes with lots of runs for all abilities
- High altitude slopes means snow is more or less guaranteed including early and late season
- It's one of the great resorts for off-piste terrain
- Attractive town with lively nightlife and a good range of restaurants
- Very good and efficient lift network keeping queues to the minimum
Cons
- Some green and blue runs are tricky especially those coming into resort
- Main off-piste slopes get tracked out very quickly
- Often need to get the bus to and from the slopes
- Very British!
Resort Restaurants
Whether you're staying in a hotel or a chalet, Val d'Isere's 70 odd restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisine. The Grand Ourse, by the nursery slopes comes highly recommended for a top class meal. Another is Les Clochetons a little way down the valley (they have a free minibus pick-up and drop-off for clients). For something in the mid-range try the Taverne d'Alsace which is atmospheric and vibrant; Tufs on the snow in La Daille for good pizza and Shuss restaurant in the Grand Paradis hotel for an Austrian influenced menu. For those on a tighter budget then try Chez Nano (next to Dick's Tea Bar) and the Lodge. Chez Paolo for pizza and pasta; Corniche for French ambience and Casa Scara and Grand Cocor for good food. So if you are looking for a restaurant for the chalet staff night off, or you are staying on B&B basis at a hotel; Val d'Isere has plenty of restaurants that come highly recommended.
Mountain Restaurants
Good to know that whether you are staying in a chalet or hotel, Val d'Isere's mountain restaurants are slowly improving. There are lots of big self-service places with vast terraces at the top of the major lifts which are good value for money but pretty ordinary. Recommended exceptions to these are The Fruitiere at the top of La Daille gondola. Next door is the Folie Douce which is better for live music than quality food. If you like tartiflette then the Triffolet is a must, located half-way down the OK run to La Daille. The small and friendly Bar de L'Ouillette, at the base of the Madeleine chair does good food at reasonable prices. The Datcha at the bottom of the Cugnai lift is known for good but pricey salads. A new little rustic gem called the Edelweiss can be found above Le Fournet. It's worth pre-booking a table here. There is a good choice of lower altitude restaurants where skiers and non skiers can eat together and there would be no need for the skiers to go all the way back down to the chalets or hotels: Val d'Isere's Brussel's hotel terrace buffet, Tufs in La Daille, and Arolay in Le Fournet are all great lunch spots.
Apres Ski
You can find a lively apres ski scene in Val d'Isere. It kicks off at the Folie Douce at the top of la Daille gondola. This is as near as you can find to an Austrian tea time rave outside Austria with lots of loud music and dancing. Luckily for those who've had one to many you can ride the gondola down. Bananas at the foot of the slopes and it's infamous green Kamikazi drink is popular for the ski hard, play hard young. The Moris pub fills up as the lifts shut. For those who want something a little more sedate then try the Samovar hotel in La Daille or Cafe Face in town. For something with a little local flair try Boubou, Bar Jacques and Pedrix Blanche.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Val d'Isere for the Brits is all about the famous Dicks Tea Bar. The Petit Danois is a good alternative with excellent lively music and pitchers of Red Erik. Cafe Fats puts on evenings with live music. The new club called Le Graal is predominantly a French hang out. For a quieter evening away from your chalet, Val d'Isere's Lodge is cosy and there are a variety of other sophisticated hotel bars, piano bars and cocktail lounges. Hot off the press, there is a new night club called DouDoune which is just by the Rond Point des Piste area of Val. Chic, hip and cool which will certainly offer some competition to god old Dick's!
Resort Map Note only lifts departing from the resort base are shown.
Key
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
Ski Hire Shops
| Location | Name | Stars | Discount | Promo Code |
| A | Pro Shop Barmes de L'Ours | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers | |
| B | Oxygene | 30% | Alpine Answers | |
| C | Pro Shop Killy Avenue Lodge | Up to 45% | alpineanswers | |
| D | Pierre et Vacances | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers | |
| E | Aigle des Neiges | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers | |
| F | Killy Sport | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers | |
| G | Ski Higher | 20% | Alpine Answers | |
| H | Snowberry | 20% - 40% | AA12 | |
| I | Skiset La Daille | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers | |
| J | Eskiador | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers | |
| K | Precision Oakley | 20% - 40% | Alpine Answers | |
| L | Pro Shop Killy Hotel Le Savoie | Up to 45% | AlpineAnswers |
The star rating for the ski hire shops is an indication of the level of service; quality and variety of stock, and the space and decor of the shop. It is also a reflection on the price. A five star rated shop will offer great service and equipment but also will charge the highest price. Ski hire shops with a two star rating have less variety and older, poorer quality of stock but are cheapest.
Ski Schools
| Oxygene (Val d'Isere) | +33 479 41 99 58 | More Info |
| Top Ski | +33 479 06 14 80 | More Info |
| E S F (Val d'Isere) | +33 479 06 02 34 | More Info |
| Mountain Masters | +33 479 06 05 14 | More Info |
| New Generation (Val d'Isere) | +33 479 01 03 18 | More Info |
| Snocool | +33 615 34 54 63 | More Info |
| Progression Ski School | +33 621 93 93 80 | More Info |
| Evolution 2 (Val d'Isere) | +33 4 79 00 77 29 | More Info |