Val d'Isère, French Alps
French Alps

Val d'Isère

Off-piste in every direction, a World Cup pedigree, and 300 km of pistes shared with Tignes across the Espace Killy. Val d'Isère earns its reputation on the steep faces of Solaise and in the wild bowl of Le Fornet.

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Altitude
1,850 - 3,456 m
Vertical drop
1,606 m
Pistes
300 km
Lifts
78
Snow score
93/100
Season
Nov 29 → May 4

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideSki touring
143 marked runs
Green
20
Blue
45
Red
50
Black
28
Average snow by month
150cm
Dec
215cm
Jan
270cm
Feb
255cm
Mar
160cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Avancher Hôtel & Lodge - Restaurant & Bar - Massage & Coiffure
4.81.1k reviews
225
Top pick

Avancher Hôtel & Lodge - Restaurant & Bar - Massage & Coiffure

Excellent · 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Val d'Isère, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 1,113 reviews). It sits about 550 m from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Val d'Isère, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 550 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
225/ night
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Le Refuge de Solaise
4.4708 reviews
195

Le Refuge de Solaise

Very good · 708 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Val d'Isère, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 1.9 km to the slopesUpper-scale
From
195/ night
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Hôtel Le Blizzard
4.4294 reviews
155

Hôtel Le Blizzard

Very good · 294 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Val d'Isère, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 50 m to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Hotel Altitude - Val d'Isère
4.6227 reviews
215

Hotel Altitude - Val d'Isère

Excellent · 227 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Val d'Isère.

≈ 450 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
215/ night
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Hôtel les Barmes de l'Ours
4.6224 reviews
210

Hôtel les Barmes de l'Ours

Excellent · 224 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Val d'Isère.

≈ 450 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
210/ night
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Hôtel Le Val d'Isère
4.5199 reviews
165

Hôtel Le Val d'Isère

Very good · 199 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Val d'Isère, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 100 m to the slopesMid-range
From
165/ night
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Chalet Hotel du Fornet
4.9123 reviews
200

Chalet Hotel du Fornet

Excellent · 123 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Val d'Isère.

≈ 2.4 km to the slopesUpper-scale
From
200/ night
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Airelles Val d'Isère
4.2158 reviews
180

Airelles Val d'Isère

Great · 158 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Val d'Isère, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 200 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
180/ night
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Hôtel Mont-Blanc
4.697 reviews
180

Hôtel Mont-Blanc

Excellent · 97 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Val d'Isère.

≈ 500 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
180/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

Ski-in/ski-out

Plenty of hotels along the main lift axis open directly onto the snow front, especially around the Solaise gondola.

Get to know the resort

Behind the sporty reputation sits a handsome stone village with serious restaurants and a late, well-dressed nightlife. Strong skiers come for the guided off-piste and the Face de Bellevarde, but the long motorway pistes back to town keep weaker members of the group happy too.

Val d'Isère, French Alps
Val d'Isère, French Alps

Hotels in Val d'Isère

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Val d'Isère good for beginners?+

Val d'Isère offers 300 km of pistes across 78 lifts, from 1,850 m to 3,456 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Val d'Isère?+

The season runs from Nov 29 to May 4, with a snow score of 93/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Plenty of hotels along the main lift axis open directly onto the snow front, especially around the Solaise gondola.

How big is the Val d'Isère ski area?+

Val d'Isère has 300 km of marked pistes served by 78 lifts, between 1,850 m and 3,456 m of altitude.

Is Val d'Isère more for beginners or experts?+

Val d'Isère counts about 143 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.