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Val d'Isere is part of one of the world's largest ski areas and France's largest ski area known as 'Espace Killy.' It is also linked to Tignes. It offers over 300km of marked pistes and easily-reached yet outstanding off piste skiing. There is so much skiing and snowboarding here it is unbelievable!
The Espace Killy has two glaciers. One is in Val d'Isere, accessed at Le Fornet, and the other is in Tignes. It is important to note that piste grading is higher in Val d'Isere than other resorts e.g., a blue run should be treated as a red.
La Daille terrain park has a half-pipe, two snowcross courses and a host of obstacles. You will find riders and twin-tippers also congregating on the Grande Motte above Tignes.
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Ski Bonjour offers quality ski chalet accommodation for your ski holiday in the top resorts of France. Their chalets are situated only a short and easy walk from the pistes, avoiding steep or long walks or the necessity to be transported to the slopes from more remote chalets. Each of their chalets has Free Wi-Fi or Internet and UK TV available.
Justvaldiser - Resort Guide
Justvaldisere is a guide which select carefully and honestly products, places and people. All contributors live or spend much of the season in the village and wish to share their knowledge for the benefit of visitors of the site.
Town CentreSummary
Val d'Isere gets the full "4 Pint" rating for nightlife. It's one of the best resorts in the Alps for aprés-ski and has a reputation for chic-ness - watch out the Russians are coming! The town itself is compact so everywhere is an easy walk. The village is actually quite old, and retains a lot of original charm.
History
Tourism was first introduced to Val d'Isere in the 1900's with a fairly slow start until a good road was finally built in the 1930's. The first ski lift was opened in 1940, with many more added during the 60's & 70's. The town part hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics which financed a substantial face lift of the village. Investment on lifts has remained high and the village has remained one of Europe's top resorts.
Nightlife and Activities
There is plenty of nightlife on offer to suit all tastes!
Lots, lots more bars in town to suit all tastes - plan your après-ski carefully around the various happy hours !
Other Things to Do
Swimming pool, ice rink.
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Ski AbilityBeginners
Despite its reputation for steep blacks, there are two beginner areas in the resort, one in the centre of Val and the other at the quieter La Daille.
Intermediates
Solaise is the setting for a new and formidable women's downhill course that was built for the 2009 Alpine Skiing World Championships. From the top of the Manchet chair, the long red Mattis run brings you down to the hamlet of Le Laisanant.
Experts
Solaise is the setting for a new and formidable women's downhill course that was built for the 2009 Alpine Skiing World Championships. From the top of the Manchet chair, the long red Mattis run brings you down to the hamlet of Le Laisanant.
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Our Top TipsA great tip is the local swimming pool - you can ski to the door and get free entry with your ski pass! It's a great way to stretch and relax your muscles after a hard days skiing.
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Hire your Skis, Boards, Poles, Boots and Helmets etc. Great discounts and equipment to suit all standards of skiers and boarders.
Buy your lift pass online to take advantage of some great savings on resort prices.
Whether you want group or individual Ski or Snowboard lessons, we can book them for you here.
Taking the coach out and flying back? No problem! We can arrange an airport transfer for you.
