France · Savoie, Espace Killy
Val d'Isère
High altitude, heart and character
Val d'Isère combines a genuine Savoyard village with high, snow-sure skiing that runs from late November to early May. Linked with Tignes, the Espace Killy is one of the great ski areas of the world.
It is a resort for skiers first, with famous freeride terrain and the World Cup Face de Bellevarde, yet its chalets and hotels are among the most refined in France.
- Village altitude
- 1,850m
- Top lift
- Grande Motte glacier, 3,456m
- Ski area
- Around 300km, Espace Killy
- Nearest airport
- Geneva or Chambéry
The skiing
High, long and varied, with glacier skiing, superb off-piste and the Olympic downhill.
Beginners
Free beginner areas in the village and gentle pistes at Le Solaise.
Intermediates
Endless reds across Bellevarde, Le Fornet and into Tignes.
Advanced
The Face de Bellevarde, the Tour du Charvet and guided off-piste.
Snow parks
Snowpark Val d'Isère at Bellevarde and the Tignes park are among the best in France.
Where to stay
Le K2 Chogori
Refined service and a superb spa.
Les Barmes de l'Ours
Ski-in, ski-out, with Michelin-starred dining.
Le Blizzard
A family-owned classic in the village centre.
Hotel Le Yule
Contemporary luxury at the foot of the slopes.
Where to dine
L'Atelier d'Edmond
Michelin-starred cooking in Le Fornet.
La Fruitière
A beloved slope-top lunch above La Daille.
Le Signal
A sunlit lunch at the top of Le Fornet.
Bars, après and clubs
La Folie Douce Val d'Isère
The original slopeside cabaret and après.
Dick's Tea Bar
Val d'Isère's legendary late-night club.
Le Petit Danois
A lively après bar in the village.
Landmarks
Face de Bellevarde
The 1992 Olympic downhill piste.
Pissaillas glacier
High skiing with extraordinary views.
Église Saint-Bernard de Menthon
The 17th century village church.
Beyond the slopes
- Ice driving
- Dog sledding
- Snowmobiling in the evenings
- Ski touring in the Vanoise
- Critérium de la Première Neige World Cup race
A note from Curious Wolf
Val d'Isère is perfect for confident skiers who want a long season and great terrain, with chalets and hotels that match Courchevel's polish.
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