Val d'Isère Ski Resort Guide
Val d'Isère, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 150km |
| Highest Lift | 3,450m |
| Resort Height | 1,850m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Turin Caselle |
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Val d'Isère
Val d'Isère is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, and shares the huge Espace Killy domain with neighbouring Tignes. With world class lift infrastructure and a vast array of apres ski activity, 'Val' is very popular with the British, and hosts regular FIS World Cup events.
Summary
The ski area of Val d'Isère is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,850m, with 150km of marked runs.
Val d'Isère is part of the Espace Killy ski area with access to 300km of downhill skiing, with 154 marked pistes, served by a total of 87 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Val d'Isère itself (150km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Espace Killy ski resort of Tignes.
The ski resort itself is at 1,850m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,450m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Val d'Isère is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Val d'Isère.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Val d'Isère is 10km long and the most difficult run is the 'La Face'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Val d'Isère?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Snow to 1,929m |
Ski Area Stats
Val d'Isère Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 46 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 61 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 22 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 150km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 44km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 87 | |
Espace Killy Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 44 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 65 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 21 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 300km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 44km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 87 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Val d'Isère Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,450m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Val d'Isère) | 1,850m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,550m |
| Max Vertical | 1,900m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Val d'Isère has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Val d'Isère
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Val d'Isère Ski Schools and Val d'Isère Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Val d'Isère?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Val d'Isère is Chambery, 100 minutes drive away.
Turin Caselle, Annecy, Geneva, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron and Turin Cuneo airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 87 ski lifts are able to uplift 64,480 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 30km of ski runs, with 300 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Val d'Isère open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024).
Closes : 4 May 2025.
Usual opening is late November (Re-opens for summer skiing from early June to early July), and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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