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

1850 - 3456 m

Vertical drop

1606 m

Pistes

300 km

Lifts

Snow score

93/100

Season

Nov 29 → May 4

Val d'Isère is a ski resort with genuine ski-in/ski-out hotels in France, in the French Alps. The village sits at 1850 m and the lifts top out at 3456 m, with 300 km of pistes and 78 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 93/100, and the season usually runs Nov 29 → May 4.

How we score and classify resorts

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Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here

AlpineSnowboardFreerideSki touring

143 marked runs

Green

Blue

Red

Black

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, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany 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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4.4709 reviews

€195

Le Refuge de Solaise

Very good · 709 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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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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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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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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4.5200 reviews

€165

Hôtel Le Val d'Isère

Very good · 200 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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4.9125 reviews

€200

Chalet Hotel du Fornet

Excellent · 125 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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4.2251 reviews

€165

Hôtel Le Yule

Great · 251 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.

≈ 150 m to the slopesMid-range

From

€165/ night

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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

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€180/ night

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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.

Good to know

The terrain is well balanced: 20 green, 45 blue, 50 red and 28 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
With a base at 1850 m climbing to 3456 m, snow reliability is among the best on our index (score 93/100).
It is one of the bigger domains here, 300 km of piste on 78 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of a week.
The lifts typically turn for about 22 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.

Hotels in Val d'Isère

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

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Lift passes

Buy your pass and check opening dates on the resort's official website.

Ski rental shops

Rental shops in and around the resort, on the map.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Val d'Isère good for beginners?+

Val d'Isère offers 300 km of pistes across 78 lifts, from 1850 m to 3456 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 1850 m and 3456 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.