Val d'Isère at a glance
- Ideal for
- Good skiers: Face de Bellevarde, OK run, off-piste
- Late-season skiing: lifts open until 2 May
- Car-free: free shuttles every 5 min
- Less suitable if
- On a budget: €468 for 6 days with Tignes
- Skiing from 21 Nov: Tignes opens first
Weather, snow and webcams in Val d'Isère
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Val d'Isère
Centre (old village)
Church, slopeside area, Solaise and Olympique within walking distance
See accommodation →Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
Upscale
What to do in Val d'Isère besides skiing
Val d'Isère piste map and ski area
Beginners: 3 free lifts: Savonnette and Lanches drag lifts, Village chairlift
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Val d'Isère lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère · 1 day | €70 | €57 |
| Tignes-Val d'Isère · 1 day | €78 | €63 |
| Tignes-Val d'Isère · 6 days | €468 | €378 |
| Val d'Isère · 1 day off-peak | €60 | €50 |
2026-2027 prices · Winter rate 12 Dec → 23 Apr · free for under-8s and over-75s · reduced for ages 8 to 18 and 65 to 74 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Val d'Isère
Book your skis before you go
- 7 Skiset shops in Val d'Isère, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (7 shops) and Snowrental (6) · in the village and at La Daille, rent close to your accommodation
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| ESF, adult beginner, 3 mornings | from €222 |
| ESF, adult beginner, 3 days | from €369 |
| ESF, child aged 5-12, 5 or 6 mornings | from €356 |
ESF Club Piou Piou from age 3 in the snow garden; lessons for ages 5 to 12, 8 pupils at most. · Staying at La Daille? The La Daille ESF also runs beginner lessons in the morning.
When to ski in Val d'Isère
Best time: Mid-December to mid-April
Getting to Val d'Isère
On site
Place Jacques Mouflier, 73150 Val-d'Isère
Where to eat and unwind in Val d'Isère
La Folie Douce at La Daille (2,400 m); Cocorico and L'Étincelle at the foot of the slopes; clubs in the village
Restaurants in the resort
Michelin-starred cooking by chef Antoine Gras, at Les Barmes de l'Ours
📍 Slopeside areaFrench cuisine, Savoyard specialities and pizzas
📍 VillageFresh pasta and meat, evenings, in the centre
📍 Village, rue de l'ÉglisePizzas and fresh pasta in a wood-panelled setting
📍 VillageRestaurant, cocktail bar and evening concerts
📍 Avenue OlympiqueLarge brasserie with a fireplace, in the heart of the village
📍 Rue de la PosteMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
5,000 m² at the foot of the Face de Bellevarde
Entry from €9Pool, sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, from age 16
Entry from €22.50Open to all with one treatment booked (1h: €175)
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Frequently asked questions
When does Val d'Isère open?
The lifts open on 28 November 2026 and close on 2 May 2027, snow conditions permitting. The midwinter rate applies from 12 December to 23 April.
How much is a lift pass in Val d'Isère?
In midwinter a day costs €70 for Val d'Isère alone (150 km) and €78 for Tignes – Val d'Isère (300 km); a 6-day Tignes – Val d'Isère pass costs €468 (€57, €63 and €378 at the reduced rate for ages 8 to 18).
Is the lift pass free for children?
Yes, for under-8s and over-75s, with proof of age. The reduced rate applies to ages 8 to 18 and 65 to 74.
Is Val d'Isère suitable for beginners?
Yes: three free lifts at the foot of the slopes and at La Daille (Savonnette and Lanches drag lifts, Village chairlift), a green run at the foot of the village and “Ski tranquille” routes on Solaise and Bellevarde.
Can you get to Val d'Isère without a car?
Yes: train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then an Altibus coach in about 40 minutes. Direct buses also run from Geneva and Lyon airports. On site, the shuttles are free.
What is the difference between Val d'Isère and Tignes?
The two resorts share a linked ski area of 300 km and the same lift pass. Val d'Isère is an old village at 1,850 m with the Face de Bellevarde; Tignes, higher up (2,100 m), opens earlier thanks to the Grande Motte glacier.
Sources and method
Contact details: wikidata.org
Resort profile: valdisere.com, fr.wikipedia.org, tignes.net
Lift passes: valdisere.com
Ski area: valdisere.com
Accommodation: valdisere.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, valdisere.com
Getting there: valdisere.com, tignes.net
Restaurants and activities: valdisere.com
Webcams: valdisere.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Jmex, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Tom Stollery, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Mmaconta, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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