About Val d’Isère

Val d'Isere is one of the true European ski holiday Meccas; it has some of the best and highest on- and off-piste skiing in the world. The Val d'Isere resort is linked with Tignes, and between them they have about 193 miles (310km) of marked runs for every level of skier. Both holiday resorts were developed, rather badly, in the 1970s and large square hotels dominate the town, although recent developments have succeeded in creating a more attractive feel.

However, a Val d'Isere holiday remains popular with the English due to the great skiing and busy nightlife. There are also plenty of good French restaurants to choose from. The Val d'Isere village is becoming increasingly busy in the summer when tourists flock there on holiday for walking or paragliding.

Skiing:

The combined area of Val d'Isere and Tignes offers a massive amount of skiing for all standards. The nursery slopes just above the village are free and a number of companies offer first-rate instruction. As standards improve, skiers can make their way up the slope to the wide choice of green and blue runs.

The Solaise slopes can be reached by cable car from the village centre and offer a variety of exciting piste skiing for intermediates and beginners, experts can drop off the sides for some powder. The Bellevarde slopes offer some good high-altitude skiing including a 3,000-foot (1,000m) run down to La Daille. Skiers from all over the world flock to Val d'Isere for its vast expanse of off-piste skiing; whatever your standard it's best to take a guide for safety and to help find the best powder.

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