Modern Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking ViewsN°001
Val d'Isere, France
Private pool
From $17,442 per night
Val d'Isere is the high point of the Tarentaise, a village at 1,850 metres sharing 300km of snow-sure pistes with neighbouring Tignes across the area long known as the Espace Killy. We offer more than 200 chalets and apartments in the resort, pairing ski-in ski-out access with private spas, log fires and dedicated concierge service.
- 300km of linked pistes shared with Tignes across the famous Espace Killy
- High altitude resort at 1,850m with dependable snow from November to May
- Charming stone-and-timber village centre with boutiques and Savoyard restaurants
- More than 200 chalets and apartments, many with spas, hot tubs and ski-in ski-out positions
- Legendary slopes including the Face de Bellevarde Olympic downhill
Known forSnow-sure skiing shared with Tignes (the Espace Killy), the Face de Bellevarde, and an elegant Savoyard village
Best time to visitDecember to April for skiing; the resort sits at 1,850m with reliable snow into spring
Nearest airportGeneva (GVA) around three hours by road; Chambery (CMF), Lyon (LYS) and Grenoble (GNB) are alternatives
Ideal forSkiers, families, groups of friends and luxury winter travellers
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Val d'Isere, France
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Val d'Isere, France
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Val d'Isere, France
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Beautiful Chalet With Heated Pool And SaunaN°005
Val d'Isere, France
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Ski-in Ski-out Chalet in Val D'isereN°006
Val d'Isere, France
From $10,616 per night
198homes available
1–10bedrooms
up to 27guests
47with a pool
Val d'Isere in pictures
Events not to miss in Val d'Isere
- December
Critérium de la Première Neige
The Alpine Ski World Cup's long-standing December fixture in France brings the world's best racers to Val d'Isère's slopes, a tradition dating back to 1955. A grandstand start to the winter in a resort already deep in snow.
- January
Classicaval
A boutique classical music festival stages concerts in the village's baroque church between ski days. An elegant midwinter tradition.
- Spring, late season
La Scara
One of the world's leading international races for young ski talent gathers future champions on Val d'Isère's slopes. Many World Cup names raced here first.
- July
High Trail Vanoise
A weekend of high-mountain trail races, from a family-friendly 8km to a 67km loop through the Haute Tarentaise and the edge of the Vanoise National Park. It shows off the summer face of a resort most visitors only ski.
Val d'Isere through the seasons
- Winter (December – April)
Snow-sure skiing above 1,850 metres
Linked with Tignes across the Espace Killy, Val d'Isère offers some of Europe's most reliable snow, legendary off-piste and the Face de Bellevarde. Chalets with spas and staff make the most of it.
- Spring (April – May)
Sunny spring snow and glacier turns
High altitude keeps conditions strong into early May, with sun-soaked terraces and quieter pistes. Among the last resorts in the Alps still turning lifts.
- Summer (June – August)
Alpine passes and Vanoise trails
The Col de l'Iseran, Europe's highest paved pass, opens for cyclists while hikers and bikers roam the Vanoise National Park. Cool mountain air and uncrowded village life.
- Autumn (September – November)
Quiet valleys before the snow
Larches turn gold, ibex descend and the village readies for the Critérium as the first snows dust the Bellevarde. A serene interlude for walkers.
The Area
Val d'Isere sits at 1,850 metres at the head of the Tarentaise valley, the last village before the Col de l'Iseran and the Italian border. Together with neighbouring Tignes it forms one of Europe's largest and most reliable ski domains, marketed for decades as the Espace Killy after the local triple Olympic champion Jean-Claude Killy. The village keeps a traditional Savoyard core of stone and timber around its baroque church, yet the atmosphere is polished and cosmopolitan. Altitude and glacier terrain make the skiing genuinely snow-sure from late November into May, which is why serious skiers return season after season, and why the resort ranks among the most prestigious in the Alps.
Where to Stay
Our collection of more than 200 chalets and apartments clusters around the village centre, the La Daille gondola base and the quieter hamlets of Le Fornet and Le Chatelard. The most sought-after properties offer ski-in ski-out access, putting the lifts and pistes at your door, while village-centre homes place boutiques, bakeries and restaurants within an easy stroll. Many feature private spas, indoor pools, cinema rooms and panoramic mountain views, with log fires and generous living spaces throughout, and concierge service to arrange ski passes, instructors, chefs and transfers. Whether you favour slope-side seclusion or central convenience, there is a chalet to suit every group.
Things to Do
Skiing and snowboarding are the heart of Val d'Isere, with 300 kilometres of linked pistes spanning gentle nursery slopes to the formidable Face de Bellevarde, cut for the 1992 Albertville Olympic downhill. Racers can trace the Oreiller-Killy piste at La Daille, named for the resort's two Olympic champions, while guides open up some of the Alps' most celebrated off-piste and heliskiing operates just over the border in Italy. Non-skiers can enjoy the aquatic and wellness centre, ice driving, snowshoeing and paragliding over the valley. In the warmer months the village becomes a base for hiking and biking in the Vanoise, and road cyclists tackle the Col de l'Iseran, Europe's highest paved pass.
Dining & Nightlife
Val d'Isere has a deserved reputation for fine dining, from traditional mountain restaurants serving fondue, raclette and tartiflette to refined establishments with creative Alpine menus. On-mountain lunch spots reward a day's skiing with sun-soaked terraces and long lazy meals. The village itself is compact and walkable, with intimate bars, wine cellars and some of the Alps' liveliest apres-ski as the lifts close. Evenings can be as spirited or as relaxed as you wish. Many guests choose to dine in, where a private chef can prepare anything from a rustic Savoyard feast to a multi-course tasting menu, served beside the fire.
When to Visit
The main season runs from late November or early December through to early May, longer than almost anywhere in France thanks to the altitude and glacier terrain. December opens with the Criterium de la Premiere Neige and festive weeks, while January and February offer deep midwinter snow and quieter stretches between the holidays. March and April reward visitors with longer, sunnier days and excellent spring skiing on a still-substantial snowpack. The Christmas, New Year and February half-term periods are the busiest and most coveted, so booking a chalet well in advance is strongly recommended for these peak weeks.
Getting There
Val d'Isere is reached by road transfer from several international gateways. Geneva is the most popular airport, roughly three hours by car, while Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble offer alternative approaches, the latter two often shorter in good conditions. Rail travellers can take the train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, around half an hour from the resort, with onward transfers up the mountain road. Our concierge can arrange private transfers, helicopter shuttles and chauffeured cars for a seamless arrival. The final ascent climbs through the gorge above the Lac du Chevril before the village appears among the high peaks.