Val d'Isere

Adrian - Ski Expert"Val d’Isère is a true bucket-list ski resort and one of my absolute favourites! With endless cruisy pistes perfect for carving turns and breathtaking alpine views, it’s paradise for all levels. For thrill-seekers, the legendary ‘Face de Bellevarde’ is a must. And when the lifts close, the après ski scene is world-famous, from La Folie Douce and Cocorico to countless lively bars and restaurants in the village."

 

Great for: Snow-sure conditions, expansive ski area, and lively après ski

VAL D'ISERE

Val d’Isère Ski Holidays – World-Class Skiing & Après Ski

If you've never had a ski holiday in Val d’Isere it should be at the top of your list. This French ski resort is a favourite with Brits, and for good reason. The famous village buzzes day and night with sophisticated Iife and charm, and the high altitude ski area has everything you could want and so much more.

The 300km ski area which links directly with Tignes provides variety and quality skiing - even a beginner can ski high up the mountain and soak in the incredible expanse of the surrounding mountain scenery.

Expect cruisy carving runs that take you up high and down through the ski line. For intermediates there are red runs a plenty, as well as plenty of challenges for the most advanced skiers. If you love off piste and freeriding then Val d'Isere may be your new heaven!

Every resort claims to have something for everyone, not many truly fulfil that as completely as Val d'Isere. 

Enjoy amazing apres ski, including dancing in the table to rock bands at Coco Rico, La Folie Douce cabaret, DJ sets and alfresco evenings in the central square with a French wine listening to background tune vibes. Chill out by a log fire with a hot chocolate...maybe with a shot of rum! Val d’Isère is a foodie's dream, with options to suit every taste and budget - from gourmet burger joints and cosy Savoyard restaurants to stylish fine-dining venues that rival the best in the Alps.

Val d'Isere is made up of four main areas, up the valley towards Italy is Le Fornet - ski down through the trees, 'Val Village' in the centre, La Legettaz – ski in/out chalets and CoCo Rico, and La Daille – ski down after a boogie at La Folie Douce is down the valley and closest to Tignes. All three areas are linked with a very regular and free bus service (the Train Rouge) so wherever you stay it's easy to get around.

**New for 2025/26 - we have 4  fabulous ski-in, ski-out catered chalets in Val d'Isere available to book now, either by room or for private use (11 - 14 people)**

Our top hotel picks for a ski holiday in Val d'Isere:  Hotel Le Val d'Isere, or the Hotel Ormelune.

SKI AREA OVERVIEW

Skiing in Val d’Isère–Tignes: 300km of World-Class Slopes

The Tignes–Val d’Isère ski area offers over 300km of pistes, making it one of the largest and most exciting ski domains in Europe. From Le Fornet all the way down to Tignes Les Brévières, the terrain is so vast that you’d struggle to ski it all in a week, let alone on a weekend ski break.

At the top of the valley, the Pissaillas Glacier in Le Fornet guarantees great snow conditions and even offers summer skiing, while in the centre you’ll find the wide pistes of Solaise, and on the Bellevarde side, the slopes that link across to Tignes. Each area has multiple routes back to the village, though some of the supposedly “easy” runs can feel a little steep for beginners — so if your legs are burning at the end of the day, hopping on the lift down is always a smart option.

For advanced skiers, there are plenty of challenges, including steep black runs and the legendary ‘Face de Bellevarde’ — an Olympic downhill course used during the 1992 Winter Games and the 2009 World Championships. Meanwhile, no Val d’Isère ski holiday would be complete without testing your legs on the famous red ‘half-pipe’ style Santons run back into the village, or experiencing the thrilling Leissières “up and over” chairlift, which crosses the mountain ridge with dizzying views.  (Chalet Santons is at the foot of this famout run)

Off-piste skiing in Val d’Isère is pure heaven! To truly make the most of the vast terrain, a guide is essential — the best routes often lie just over a ridge or hidden through the trees, revealing untouched powder fields and challenging gullies. It’s no wonder legendary freerider Dan Egan and Henry’s Avalanche Talk both call Val d’Isère their base.

With glaciers, Olympic pistes, and unforgettable lifts, Val d’Isère ski holidays are truly the stuff of legend.

Val d'Isere ski holidays await!