Ski in Val d'Isere

It has plenty of assets to seduce you.

• A privileged location in the heart of the Vanoise massif.

• An ideal climate and attractive exposure which ensure optimal snow cover throughout the season (supplemented by 821 snow guns spread throughout the area). 

• 300 km of slopes of varying degrees of difficulty for a great family holiday.

• 1,906 m of maximum vertical drop, with an altitude varying between 1,550 m and 3,456 m.

• 3200 h of off-piste sites that will satisfy your desire for exciting challenges.

• Access to 3 groomed trails to meet the needs of ski tourers.

• "Naturides" slopes (not groomed, but secured) to discover the virgin terrain of the Espace Killy.

• 1 snowpark and freestyle areas to meet up with friends.

• 78 ski lifts that will take you to the summits for your best descents.

Here, you have an infinite number of activities to choose from. For those who love to ski, Val d'Isere offers:

• 15 green runs ;

• 33 blue slopes ;

• 22 red runs;

• 10 black runs

Over the years, the village has grown to become a world-renowned ski resort in one of the largest ski areas in Europe.

When you book your stay in Val d'Isere, you will also have the opportunity to take on the slopes that have once welcomed the greatest athletes. The Alpine Skiing World Cup, the Olympic Games, the First Snow Criterium..., various alpine skiing competitions have taken place (and continue to be organised) in the resort.

A holiday in the Alps is also a real opportunity to ski the best slopes in the world. In Val d'Isere, you are spoilt for choice.

• Go at your own pace on the Grand Pre piste.

• Make your best curves in the heart of a breathtaking site like l'Arcelle.

• Get your adrenaline flowing on the slopes of Triffolet.

• Slalom through a breathtaking landscape by choosing La Mattis.

• Take on mythical slopes such as the famous OK slope (Oreiller-Killy).

The options are as numerous as they are diverse. It's up to you to decide!

In fact, the area caters for all tastes and abilities. If you are for example looking for the right resort for cross-country skiing, Val d'Isere will surely convince you.

To do this, find the best equipped trails in the Manchet valley. Do you want to go further up the mountain? Go to the Lac de l'Ouillette. At the same time, let yourself be immersed in the wilderness and the breathtaking panorama that will surprise you every time. Beginners and experienced skiers alike will easily find their happiness.

Cross-country skiing is an excellent way to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the village and the mountain range. You will not only have the opportunity to improve your technique, but also to discover a vast playground for one of the key activities offered by the resort of Val d'Isere.

An interesting feature of Val d'Isere is the fact that the resort has sites dedicated to off-piste skiing. This is a must-see destination for nature lovers, experienced athletes and natural explorers who want to push their limits.

Amongst the most famous slopes is the Grand Vallon, perched above Le Fornet. This remains a classic off-piste ski run for any stay in Val d'Isere. What's in store for you? A descent from the top of the Signal ski lifts, perched at an altitude of 2,920 m, to the edge of the Isere at an altitude of 1,920 m. 

If you are a thrill-seeker, you will also enjoy tackling the Super S off-piste with its wide slope. Opposite the Rocher de Bellevarde and close to the Rocher de Solaise, you will have all the more opportunity to admire the magnificent landscape offered by the charming village of Val d'Isere.  

For family adventures, on the other hand, choose the off-piste "La Familiale" which allows the most beautiful outings with children. A 900m slope with a relatively easy level and no obstacles awaits you at the top of the Tommeuses chairlift.