Val D'Isere, France

Val D'Isere Ski Holidays

Val D’Isere is considered by some to be the world’s premier resort and it is hard to fault. It offers some of the best skiing and boarding in the world along with some mighty fine après ski. The pretty village dates back to the 13th century and still manages to retain some of its Savoyarde charm. The resort itself is made up of wood and stone clad buildings with a pedestrian only centre in the village complex. Chalets, apartments and hotels are all available to book for those perfect ski holidays.

'We had a great time, lovely sun and fab snow. Everything went perfectly.' J Jones 4th Apr 2010

Image from Val Disere tourist office

Val D'Isere Skiing and Boarding

Val D’Isere links up with Tignes to form the Espace Killy offering a fantastic 300Km of pistes. There are wooded slopes above the village on all sectors which are great for bad visibility days. The nursery slopes are ideally placed right by the centre of town and the lifts serving it are free. Intermediates will want to come back year after year as there are plenty of runs to keep you interested time and time again. The glacier has a good variety of runs for early intermediates to find their legs on and the World Cup downhill run is the best for cruising down. Val D’Isere is one of the top resorts in the world for experts with the main attraction being the huge amount of off piste. On Bellevarde the famous Face run is not to be missed and can sometimes be full of moguls. We definitely recommend hiring a guide though if you fancy tasting some of the off piste that can be found throughout the area of the Espace Killy as it is just amazing.

Image from Val Disere Tourist Office

Val D'Isere Apres Ski

Val D’Isere gets 5 stars for après ski as there are plenty of bars and dancing on offer later on. The Folie Douce at the top of the La Daille gondola has become a bit of an Austrian style après ski party with music and dancing before heading back to the chalet for dinner. Back in the village Bananas, Cafe Face, the Moris pub and the Saloon fill up with people coming off the slopes. Later on if you still have the energy head out to the famous Dick’s Tea Bar or try the new club called the Doudoune. Off the slopes there is still plenty to keep you occupied with the swimming pool, sports centre, ice rink and a huge range of shops.

Val D'Isere Childcare

Chalet Andre and Chalet Hotel Ducs du Savoie both offer childcare as part of the package.

Valtina
www.valtina-childcare.com
Tel: +33 (0) 4 79 06 95 40
tina@valtina-childcare.com

Val D'Isere Ski and Snowboard Schools

Oxygene Ski School
Oxygène Ski School has been awarded the “Best European Ski School of the Year” award for 2009 by Hardy’s Skiing & Snowboarding Guide. Oxygène are proud to offer a professional service, with English speaking instructors and small lesson groups, as well as a multi-lingual reservations team available 24/7.
Oxygene also offer good rates on ski hire
Web: www.oxygene-ski.com
Email: valdisere@oxygene-ski.com
Tel: +33 (0) 479 41 99 58

ESF
www.skischoolvaldisere.com
Tel +33 (0)4 79 06 02 34

British Alpine Ski School
www.britishskischool.com
Tel +33 (0)6 79 51 24 05

Pro Snowboarding
www.pro-snowboarding.co.uk
Tel +33 (0)642680718 or Mob: 07711341134
Tel: 01848330815

Val D'Isere Webcam

Webcam courtesy of Val Disere Tourist Office