Per adult (14-64 years old)

From airports, tourists travel by bus, taxi, or rent a car. You can travel by train from Bourg Saint Maurice. This city is only 30 km away.

Val d'Isere is certainly an excellent skiing region, but the prices at this resort may not be affordable for many, but you can look for an alternative, for example, which is located in Bulgaria. Not bad service and fairly affordable prices contributed to the great popularization of this resort, both in Bulgaria itself and abroad.

The resort town of Val d'Isere is considered one of the oldest ski resorts, dating back to the end of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of almost 2000 m, Val d'Isere has exceptional natural and climatic conditions for riding. The resort's pistes have more than once become the venue for national and world championships, which speaks of their highest class and quality of coverage.

And Val d'Isere is also considered ideal place for family holidays, since there are separate children's ski schools where children can learn to ski starting from the age of one and a half years! Total length of the mine ski slopes in Val d'Isere is almost 300 km, so both beginner and advanced skiers feel comfortable here. Special attention at the resort is paid to the development of snowboarding, slalom and freeride.

Val d'Isere is located on the border of France and Italy, at a considerable distance from the French capital - Paris, so it would be smarter and faster to get to the resort from Geneva, Switzerland or Turin, Italy. Also in relative proximity are French cities Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery, but there are no direct flights from Russia there. You can check all existing flights from Russia to Geneva, Turin or French cities on search engine sites Aviasales , Buruki and other similar ones, which analyze all possible flight options for all Russian and European airlines.

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There is no direct railway connection between the listed cities and Val d'Isere; you can take the train to the neighboring town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice, which is located 30 km from the resort. Further from Bourg Saint-Maurice go Shuttle Buses in Val d'Isere. Altibus group shuttle buses also operate from Geneva Airport to many ski destinations.

In addition, you can book services individual transfer(taxi) on various specialized services. These, in particular, include , and others similar.

Another convenient way to get to the resort for those who have a driver’s license is to rent a car at the arrival airport. You can find rental offices at a specific airport on specialized transport rental websites, such as Rentalcars , and others. Directly to rent a car in Europe you will need an international driving license and bank card to pay for services, the rental procedure itself is simple and does not take much time. The following is the approximate mileage, route numbers and travel times for specific routes to Val d'Isere:

Where to stay in Val d'Isere

Val d'Isere – popular tourist destination in winter. The resort is visited by both the French themselves and foreigners. In order to find the best price/quality accommodation option, it is recommended to book accommodation in advance. The resort offers accommodation options such as hotels, apartments, guest houses, bed and breakfast hotels. The price range is quite wide and directly depends on the class of the chosen hotel and the period of arrival.

Find more budget options for accommodation you can in the neighboring towns of Tignes (6 km), Saint-Foy-Terentaise (20 km), Val Thorens (35 km), it is worth noting that only Tignes has infrastructure associated with Val d'Isere, including ski lifts and Access to ski slopes. In other cases, you will have to worry about the issue of transport and ways to get directly to the resort on a daily basis.

In Val d'Isere there are hotels for every taste, in all star categories. In hotels of category 4 stars and above you can find additional options such as spa and wellness centers, indoor pool, sauna, private parking, restaurants, bars. Almost all hotels, regardless of their category, provide ski storage space (resort specific) and breakfast included in the price. Check prices for all available accommodation in Val d'Isere and on neighboring resorts possible on specialized sites Booking , Hotellook and other similar ones that allow you to generate all existing offers for specific dates.

There are also several aparthotels in Val d'Isere. They differ from regular hotels the fact that each room here has a dining/kitchen area, so the issue of food falls entirely on the shoulders of the guest. As a rule, the cost of a room in an apart-hotel is usually lower than in a standard hotel; this accommodation option is considered more budget-friendly.

TO popular places accommodation options in Val d'Isere include:

Hotel Auberge Saint Hubert 3* (the hotel is located in the center of the resort, close to the ski lifts, the hotel has a restaurant, a bar, there is a spa center with a swimming pool nearby, accommodation is available in rooms of various sizes, including family-type rooms);

Hotel l` Aigle des Neiges 4* (the hotel is designed in a traditional Alpine style, is located in close proximity to the slopes, there is a bar, a restaurant, a spa center and a swimming pool on site, and rooms of varying sizes are available);

Le Yule Hotel&Spa 5* (the hotel has direct access to ski slopes, the hotel has a restaurant, a terrace, a bar, you can relax in the spa or pool, and stay in rooms of various sizes, including family rooms).

More budget accommodation options can be found in neighboring towns:

Les Chalet des Anges (location - Saint-Foy-Terentaise, the hotel has rooms of various sizes, hydromassage, sauna, Turkish bath, relaxation terrace, parking and wireless internet are provided free of charge);

Chalet Aline (location - Saint-Foy-Terentez, the hotel is decorated in an Alpine style and has views of the mountains from the windows of the rooms, you can stay in rooms of various sizes, breakfast is included, also provided free parking and free Wi-Fi).

What to see in Val d'Isere

The ski slopes in Val d'Isere stretch over 300 km, 200 km of which are easy, 75 are of medium difficulty and 25 are difficult. The most difficult descent at the resort is often called the Bellevar descent, which has an inclination angle of more than 60 degrees. You can also try your hand at cross-country skiing; 25 km of trails are allocated for this sport, incl. and alpine. Fan parks and half-pipes are open here for snowboarders; in the summer you can ride on the glacier. The resort serves 100 lifts of various modifications.

The low season at the resort is considered to be the period from November 25 to December 22, the high season, in turn, is the period from December 23 to May 1.

In the city center you can find a huge sports complex, which is a health center for the whole family. perfect place, where you can relax and have fun after skiing. The center is called “Aquasportif” and is located at: Route de la Balme, Val d’Isère. Here you can find a fitness room, spa areas, sports grounds, an indoor beach area with a swimming pool, massage rooms, recreation areas, climbing walls, yoga center and golf simulators. Relaxation in the beach area is suitable for the whole family, because... There is a swimming pool, water cannons, a heated artificial beach, massage jets and currents, a pedalo, hot tubs, slides for children and adults. The spa area, in turn, has Jacuzzis, infrared saunas, steam baths and lounge areas.

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IN summer time The resort also does not stand idle and becomes a center for mountain bike enthusiasts. In addition, in the summer, a rope amusement park for the whole family, Parcours Aventure Solaise, opens its doors here, and for adult tourists who prefer outdoor recreation, there are opportunities for fishing, off-road rides, horseback riding, and archery classes. In addition, rock climbing, rafting on mountain rivers, paragliding, trekking and other types of physical activity in nature are popular.

In general, the Val d'Isere resort can be called year-round, although its main specificity is alpine skiing. Val d'Isere is a resort that has been known for quite some time, and therefore the infrastructure of the town fully meets all the needs of tourists, in addition, the resort itself impresses with its well-groomed and architectural authenticity.

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Going on a trip to ski France, do not forget to take out a travel insurance policy, which is mandatory already at the stage of obtaining a tourist visa. You can take out insurance yourself without leaving your home. There are special services for this, such as Tripinsurance , and others. You can purchase a policy online and then print it on a regular printer. When choosing a suitable policy, ask if the “active leisure” option is offered; this is exactly what is suitable for insuring skiing activities.

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Ski resorts in France
Val d'Isere

Val d'Isere: about the resort

Val d'Isere is one of the best ski resorts in France, together with neighboring Tignes it is part of the vast Espace Killy area, named after local resident and Olympic champion Jean-Claude Killy.

During its existence, Val d'Isere has transformed from an ordinary Savoyard village into luxury resort, its architectural appearance is recognized as one of the most successful among the alpine resorts of France. Gable roof chalets combining wood and raw stone, a high street lined with shops, restaurants and hotels - Val d'Isere aims to be one of the... best resorts France, and he succeeds. The central part of the village around the medieval bell tower is a pedestrian area. Most hotels are located close to the ski lifts, and ski in/out at this resort is the rule rather than the exception. Chalets and apartments, as a rule, are located slightly higher, from them you can simply ski down to the ski lift, however, you will have to go back uphill.

Pros:
+ Large ski area with guaranteed snow.
+ Quite modern lifts.
+ Good opportunities for snowboarding and freeride.
+ A variety of accommodation options, a sufficient selection of chalets and high-class hotels.
+ Pleasant resort atmosphere.

Minuses:
– Limited number of trails for beginners and children.
– The difficulty of some trails is underestimated.
– High price level.
– Mostly difficult trails lead down to the resort; skiing “to the door” is not always possible.

Val d'Isere: how to get there

Immediate international airports– Geneva (220 km, 3 hours by car), Chambery (140 km, about 2 hours by car).
Nearest railroad station– Bourg St. Maurice, 30 km. Bourg Saint Maurice can be reached by train from all major cities France. You can also get to Val d'Isere from Turin (approx. 2.5 hours) and Milan (approx. 4 hours).

Attention! The Petit St Bernard, Iseran and Mont Cenis passes are closed in winter.

Val d'Isere: routes and facts

Ski area – 1550–3456 m (Epass Killy).
The total length of the tracks is more than 300 km (Epass Killy).
Blue – 35%, red – 45%, black – 20% (Epass Killy).
Season: end of November - beginning of May

Val d'Isere ski passes

Ski pass for 1 day:
For adults – 57 euros, for children 5-13 years old – 46 euros

Val d'Isere: alpine skiing and freeride

The pistes of Val d'Isère are known for their diversity, many of the pistes are quite difficult. The elevation difference reaches 1300 m (excluding the pistes of neighboring Tignes)

Fans of Val d'Isère consider him the undoubted leader not only in terms of difficult and interesting pistes (the maximum slope of the black Face piste is 63%), but also one of best places in Europe for freeride. And indeed, in addition to the multiple (due to two glaciers, slope exposure and microclimate) guarantee of snow, Val d'Isere has something to offer experts and lovers of virgin lands.

On the surrounding slopes there is great amount routes for off-piste skiing. To explore the possibilities of off-piste and not miss the most interesting routes, it is recommended to hire a guide. For strong skiers, an exciting day route to the village of Bonneval sur Arc will be very interesting. Off-piste routes of varying difficulty lead from the Pissaillas glacier, for example, through the Gorges de Malpasse you can go down to the village of Pont St. Charles and then return to Fornay along the cross-country ski track. This is enough difficult route, especially when the snow is hard, a guide is recommended.

The slopes of Val d'Isere are divided into three main sectors: Bellvarde (2770 m), Solaise (2560 m) and Col de l'Iseran (2765 m), above is the Pissaillas glacier , 3300 m. The resort's legendary black piste with an impressive slope and in some places more like a mogul piste - Face leads to Val d'Isere. Other interesting pistes include OK (Oreiler-Killy) - long, quite difficult in places.

From Bellevarde there are many long red and short blue and even green runs towards Tignes. The Col de l'Iseran sector with simple blue and green trails is suitable for beginners. It is more convenient to climb here along cable car(cabin) from Fornay, where you can get there by ski-bus. Fornay's own trails are red and blue, there is one black one, which in some places goes through the forest. Some of the lower routes of the Saulaise sector (closest to Val d'Isere) also pass through the forest, the upper sections are open and sunny.

The training slopes are located on the outskirts of Val d'Isere, served by short drag lifts. For snowboarders in different sectors there are snow parks and jumps, the tracks are mainly laid through the forest, there is a boarder cross track. But the tracks of neighboring Tignes are better suited for snowboard lovers, as Sometimes in Val d'Isere you can get stuck on flat areas or in the forest.

Val d'Isere: restaurants and bars

The resort has many restaurants with traditional French and Savoyard cuisine; you can also find establishments with Alsatian, Italian, American, Mexican and European cuisine.

La Grande Ourse is one of best restaurants resort, several more worthy places are concentrated in four-star hotels of the resort. Le Blizzard in the hotel of the same name has atmosphere and good food. La Taverne d'Alsace - traditional French cuisine at reasonable prices. Restaurants in the stylish Hotel L'Aigle des Neiges offer all kinds of food options in several price ranges.

You should not ignore high-mountain restaurants, various bars and piano bars. The resort, popular among the British, is not without pubs, although prices are rising from year to year. On the main street and beyond remote corners During your stay, you can hang out in an Internet cafe, go to a bridge club, or hang out until the morning in one of the nightclubs.

The resort has a sports complex with tennis and squash courts, an ice skating rink, swimming pools, a sauna and a fitness center, nightclubs, 2 cinemas, and more than 100 shops. Paragliding and hang gliding, snowmobiling and dog sledding will complement your skiing holiday.

After skiing: wellness and more

Val d'Isere also offers snowshoeing, dog sledding, rock climbing, paragliding, sledding, and snow scooters. In many good hotels There are spas and indoor pools. The resort has natural and natural skating rinks. artificial ice, curling, 13 km cleared for hiking. With kids. Animation programs V high season, there is a children's ski garden from 3 to 8 years old, a ski school - training for children from 2.5 years old. With children you can go sledding along a kilometer-long track; night skiing is open several times a week from 17.00. All five-star hotels and most 4* hotels offer wellness complexes, most often with private swimming pools.

Val d'Isere: hotels and chalets

For those looking for more affordable accommodation options, several “suburbs” have been built around Val d’Isère. The not very cozy village of La Daille with ubiquitous faceless high-rise buildings, the more pleasant (but not close) Le Fornet or convenient for skiing fans, Le Laisinant is significantly cheaper than accommodation in the center of the resort. In general, when going to Val d'Isere, you should be prepared for a fairly high price level.

The slopes of Val d'Isère include three main areas: Bellevard, Solace and Col de Lisérand. Bellevard is home to the World Cup track. The excellent black track "Face" has a very varied terrain. The Col de Liserand area includes itself a glacier with the possibility of skiing at altitudes of up to 3300 m. There are mainly simple trails there, but it will take quite a long time to get to the glacier. For fans of off-piste skiing, we can recommend the descent along the Col Pere to the source of the Isère and then along the narrow and beautiful gorge Du Malpasset. over the riverbed of the Isère, covered with a snow shell, to the village of Fornet. The most interesting, from a sporting point of view, are the tracks on Bellevarde. long route- 5 km ("Verte"). Keep in mind that the difficulty of some trails is underestimated. A snow park with a half-pipe is open for snowboarders. On certain dates ( detailed information- at points of sale of subscriptions) an Espace Killy ski pass for a period of 6 days or more gives the opportunity to ski one day at a time in La Pland - Les Arcs, in the Three Valleys, Valmorel. All holders of ski passes valid for 7 days or more have free access to the resort's pool.

Val d'Isere in France combines the distinctive appearance of an ancient Savoyard town, the capabilities of a first-class ski resort and warm Alpine hospitality. The resort is located in the picturesque Espace Killy valley, named after the Olympic champion in skiing Jean-Claude Killy, offers the most high standards for active and family recreation, modern sports infrastructure and excellent conditions for après-ski.

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Val d'Isere is located at an altitude of 1850 m, 5 km from the border with Italy, between the French Vanoise National Park and the Italian Grand Paradise Park.

History and modernity

The history of Val d'Isere dates back to ancient times, when there were small Celtic settlements here. In 1637 it received the status of a city, but only in the middle of the 20th century it became known as a ski resort. In 1992, during the Winter Olympic Games, Val d'Isere hosted downhill skiing competitions, and the World Alpine Skiing Championships took place in 2009. Today, Val d'Isere has excellent opportunities for amateur and professional skiing.

What to see, where to visit

Val d'Isere has retained the architectural style of an ancient Savoyard village: buildings decorated with local stone, wood, metal and tiles. Therefore, walks along the streets of the resort transport guests to the distant past; the Baroque church of the 17th century is especially interesting. There is a museum in the town that introduces the history of Val d'Ise. In addition, excursions to the Baroque Monuments of the Savoy Mountains, a visit to a local farm and a center for local crafts are offered.

Trails, slopes, lifts

Val d'Isere in France is a ski area with an area of ​​10,000 hectares with an elevation difference of 1550-3450 m and 300 km of ski slopes, of which 198 km are blue, 75 km are red and 27 km are black slopes. The most extreme descent is Bellevar, with a maximum slope of 63 degrees. The Espace Killy ski area is served by 97 ski lifts, including the new funicular in Val d'Isere, which takes skiers to Bellevard in just a few minutes. The skiing season at the resort lasts from November to April, and you can ski on the Pissaia glacier in the summer.

There is a well-equipped snow park, 44 km of cross-country ski trails, and about 20 ski and snowboard schools.

The resort also has a single ski pass that allows you to ski in the ski areas of Val d'Isère and Tignes.

Entertainment and active recreation

Throughout the year, Val d'Isere offers its guests many opportunities for active recreation: ice skating rinks, snowmobiling and snowshoeing, helicopter and paragliding flights, mountaineering, tennis and horse riding. IN sports complex You can swim in the pool, relax in the sauna or jacuzzi and keep fit in the fitness room. The resort has excellent SPA centers and a cinema. Those interested can take French baking classes. Val d'Isere also regularly hosts cultural events - from a film festival and evenings of French literature to classical music festivals.

Local cuisine and wines

In the center of the resort and on the mountain slopes there are more than 40 restaurants where you can taste Savoyard, French and Italian cuisine, many cozy bars, as well as popular nightclubs Doudoune and Graal.

Ski resort Val d'Isere in France is located in the Alps and is considered part of the Killy ski area (named after the Olympic champion). No other resort offers such freedom of movement and variety of mountain slopes: breathtaking steep slopes for professionals and classic trails in the forests for beginners. And the Bellevard rock is the dream of all extreme sports enthusiasts: height – 2800 m, elevation difference – 970 m, length – almost 3 km, angle of inclination – 63 degrees.

Val d'Isere has the best in France ski school, where experienced off-piste ski instructors give lessons. Impressions of the resort remain only positive - satisfied tourists do not skimp on positive reviews about Val d’Isere.

How to get to Val d'Isere?

The closest airports are Annecy and Chambery (136 and 140 km respectively), followed by Geneva - 180 km. The road from the airport to the resort will take 2-3 hours. Also at a distance of 30 km from the resort there is a railway station.

Trails, slopes, lifts

The season starts from November-December and lasts until late spring. The total length of the tracks is 150 km, of which 45 km are green, 54 km are blue, 39 km are red and 12 km are black. There are a total of 90 trails of various levels.

Trails for beginners are concentrated in the center of the resort near the free ski lifts.

For intermediate level athletes, the green and blue trails are perfect - they are long, wide and smooth, with almost no intersections, and also covered with compacted and crumbly snow.

Professionals can test their skills on the popular Face slope, which hosts the annual World Cup of skiing and snowboarding. In addition, in the same area there are excellent routes for free-ride riding.

The number of lifts is 100 (of which 50 are chairlifts, 40 are rope tows, 10 are cabin lifts).

Val d'Isere piste map:

Ski pass prices

Prices are provided in euros

Children under 6 years old do not need to purchase a ski pass - they ride for free.

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An unforgettable combination awaits all tourists at the resort ski holiday V mountain village. There are bars, discos and spa centers here. There is also a sports center with a gym and playgrounds for football, volleyball and other types of active games. In addition, you can visit outdoor skating rink, climbing wall, sauna or swimming pool

In the evenings you can go to local restaurants and cafes and taste French dishes. Tourists also enjoy sleigh rides with sled dogs and paragliding. Among the local attractions, you can visit a farm, where you can see animals, taste local cheese and buy fresh milk.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the French ski resort:

• huge area for skiing;
• the best ski school in France;
• interesting off-piste skiing;
• many places to relax.

Video presentation resort Val d'Isere:

The “cons” can be written down too high prices on ski pass, a large number of tourists in the high season and the inconvenient location of the ski lifts - you have to walk to them.

Overall, this resort is great for a holiday with friends, family and children. And as a souvenir of your vacation, you can bring with you a couple of things from Val d’Isere: a photo on a mountain slope, local souvenirs and positive emotions.

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