Val D’Isere is one of those ‘world famous’ ski resorts and for good reasons. Nestled at 1850 meters this attractive town, with its stone clad buildings caters for every skier’s wishes in spectacular fashion. From world cup heroes who battle the Face de Bellevarde to beginners, families and those looking for high altitude adventure this town has it all. Coupled with great shopping, fantastic varied restaurants and a notoriously lively apres ski scene you can ski, relax and party to your heart’s content. Some of the most luxurious accommodation in the Alps can be found here and whilst it’s reputation for being a pricey resort is well justified it is possible to visit this great resort and have a wonderful holiday on a mortal’s budget.
Along with Tignes, Val D’Isere makes up the classic Espace Killy ski area. With plenty of runs for all abilities it is arguable that intermediate and advanced skiers will get the most out of this area. Our advice is to buy a full area pass and profit from the endless sweeping blues and reds that will keep you travelling all day long or if you are feeling adventurous hire a guide and access this area’s truly epic off piste terrain.
Number of lifts in Espace Killy: 85
Total km’s of piste: 300
Val D'Isere transfer times (approximate times based on normal road conditions)
Geneva 3 hours
Lyon 3 hours
Grenoble 2 hours 45 minutes
Chambery 2 hours 15 minutes
Our Val D’Isere transfer service operates from Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery airports. If you are travelling on a Saturday, particularly at high season, then be prepared for the bus to Val D’Isere to take a little longer. The transfer from Geneva to Val D’Isere is one of the longest, and uses the main road into the region. This road supports access to many other ski resorts so whilst Val D’Isere maybe the final destination the combined volume of traffic from all the resorts can be very significant. Transfers from Geneva to Val D’Isere pass through Moutiers, where the local authorities use traffic lights to ‘pulse’ the traffic as it leaves the motorway to enter the Tarentaise valley. All airport transfers from Geneva to Val D’Isere use this motorway, so expect some delays here at the weekends. For all Val D’Isere transfers departing resort, we would recommend leaving resort as early as possible. Passing through Moutiers before the majority of holidaymakers is advisable, even if you end up with a little extra time at the airport.