Tourism in Val d'Isère
A mountain village that has become a major destination
You may know Val d’Isère for its ski area. But the resort is about much more than its slopes.
At an altitude of 1,850 metres, at the head of the Haute Tarentaise valley, Val d’Isère is first and foremost a mountain village, with its church, its chapels and its houses of stone, wood and slate. Over the 20th century, skiing profoundly transformed its history and made it one of the world’s leading mountain destinations.
Today, this dual identity still shapes its character: a resort that moves forward, evolves and raises its level of service, while keeping a real village life, with locals, seasonal workers, regulars and places where everyone still crosses paths.
In winter, the mountains show their full scale
Linked to Tignes, the ski area offers 300 kilometres of slopes, between 1,550 and over 3,400 metres in altitude.
Bellevarde, Solaise, La Daille or Le Fornet let you change terrain and atmosphere throughout the day. You can start out, improve, look for more technical slopes or simply enjoy the scenery. The Olympic Face de Bellevarde, for its part, recalls Val d’Isère’s entire sporting history.
But winter can also be enjoyed in other ways: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, walks, snow activities or simply time spent in the village let you vary your days.
In summer, take the time to stay
When the snow disappears, Val d’Isère changes pace.
You can go walking in the Vanoise National Park, follow the Isère river, reach the mountain pastures and huts, cycle up to the Col de l’Iseran or take the Route des Grandes Alpes. Hiking can be sporty, contemplative or simply a chance to discover the hamlets and the history of the area.
But summer in Val d’Isère does not necessarily mean filling every day. The cool mountain air, the many activities on offer in the village and the variety of landscapes also make it easy to stay for several days, change plans as you please and enjoy a real mountain break.
AVANCHER, your home in Val d’Isère
From AVANCHER, the village centre and the slopes are just a few minutes’ walk away. The shuttles also make it easy to get around between La Daille, the centre and Le Fornet.
Our teams know the resort, its rhythms and its best places. Ask them for advice, choose your programme, then set off to discover Val d’Isère your way.
And in the evening, you know where to come back to.