Skiing in Val d'Ísere Gallery
Some villages have a soul and capture our heart from the word go. In Val d’Isere, every street is loaded with history..
Once upon a time, Val d’Isere was born…
The story began in 1888 with the opening of the first hotel in Val d’Isere. From 1930 onwards, skiing became popular and Val d’Isere was immediately the destination of choice. The post-war period marked the advent of winter sports and Val d’Isere became an internationally renowned resort thanks to its unique ski area and the authentic charm of its village.
Savoy’s traditional architecture features local stone, wood, metal and lauze (stone roof tiles), a harmonious blend of raw materials creating a wonderful palette of colours. Although the wooden chalet is the most well known rural dwelling, Avalin architecture is replete with a variety of different structures. Today, Val d’Isere includes a variety of traditional dwellings ; a tasteful blend of tradition and modernity. Numerous chalets may be found in the different hamlets of the resort (Le Joseray, Le Fornet, Le Cret…)
Val d’Isere is a village with a past dating back several centuries, and where the local architectural inheritance is preserved and embellished year after year. Whilst wandering around the village one will come across :
The warm alpine atmosphere reigning in the village is one of Val d’Isere’s major assets.
Val d’Isere is one of the most famous ski destinations in the world. This alpine playground in the heart of the French Alps offers some of the best skiing in the world.
Like all the great ski areas, Val d’Isere embraces change. Both the historic village and the slopes above it are constantly evolving. Enjoy some of the best skiing in the French Alps in Val d`Isere with 300km of groomed pistes and – most important in these uncertain winters – guaranteed snow cover from late November until early May.
Great skiing and fabulous apres ski. There’s a huge choice of shops where you can buy everything from local cheese and vintage wines to designer skiwear and fine art. The latest equipment is available to buy or rent from sports shops across the town. When hunger sets in there’s plenty to make your mouth water.
Restaurants are a major plus point in Val d’Isere. Whether you want a gourmet meal or a simple snack, you can eat extraordinarily well. Up the mountain, you have the choice of welcoming eateries that range from self-services with a sensibly-priced dish of the day, to gourmet restaurants serving exquisite regional and international cuisine. Back in town, the choice of dining opportunities is world class, with two Michelin-starred establishments leading the way.
Savoyard specialties such as cheeses, sausages, cured hams and Savoy cakes and pastries will all tickle your taste buds.The numerous restaurants in the resort offer a warm welcome and serve a variety of local specialities such as the Savoyard cheese fondue ; a welcome respite after a hard day on the slopes … Too bad if you’re on a diet, too good to miss ! In Val d’Isere, happiness can be found on your plate as well as on the slopes ! With wine bars, local specialities and Michelin-starred restaurants, the resort showcases the delights the Savoie region has to offer. A delicately preserved tradition to be savoured and enjoyed !
A large number of bars of all kinds are open to a clientele of all nationalities, whether it be for a cosy drink by the fireside or to dance to the rythms of wild music.
Gourmets will love Val d’Isere and its gourmet restaurants
Soft and muted or picturesque, gourmet cuisine or authentic Savoyard products….. for our restaurants, the perfect menu is of the utmost importance, while our inspired chefs
At the end of the day’s skiing, relax and wander around the streets and pedestrian alleyways to visit the many fashion boutiques or sportswear shops which make shopping a privileged moment in Val d’Isère… All the most prestigious brand names at your finger tips.
Val d’Isere offers a vast ski area with great snow and optimal weather conditions for skiing. Temperatures are regularly subzero during the day and/or at night during the entire winter season, as well as in April. This maintains snow cover, even without new snowfalls. The snow is always there !
The snow guarantee allows you to ski almost all year round with a break in May and June and from the mid-July to November. Val d’Isere offers a wide choice of special offers featuring spring and summer skiing. You can ski during the summer in the mornings from June to mid-July on the Pissaillas glacier. A shuttle bus offers transport from the village to the foot of the glacier with all-inclusive ski pass and discount for kids. Don’t miss the opportunity of enjoying summer skiing above 3000 meters.
Val d'Isere ... The adrenaline is in the highest degree, the show is in the arena. 25 original rails, 3 natural boardercross and large spaces for beginners, all located on the wrong side of Bellevarde. To you the jumps, the bumps, the rails and the craziest improvisations ... everything is allowed. Snow must go on !
In Val d’Isere, passion has no boundaries. Teens, over fifties, celebrities and champions… Everyone comes here for the best skiing out there.
300 kms of ski runs, 1900m of vertical and the legendary Face de Bellevarde at your feet ! At first, it can seem a little bit overwhelming but the attraction is so strong and so natural that you won’t be able to resist it for long. The mountain is calling, vast and fascinating. Your feet are getting itchy. You stamp them. OK, take a big breath and go for it ! You are in Val d’Isere.
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