Val d'Isère Reviews: 4.60/5 from 750+ Verified Skiers | Snomad
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Val d'Isère Reviews & Ratings

How Skiers Rate Val d'Isère

Overall Rating
4.60
Value for Money
3.73
Quiet Slopes
3.83
Après-Ski
4.74
Accommodation Options
4.62
Family Friendliness
4.38
Groomed Runs
4.73
Powder Zones
4.16
Tree Runs
3.51
Mogul Fields
3.66
Off-Piste
4.22
Snow Parks
3.92
Lift Efficiency
4.68
Eating Out
4.56
Ski School Quality
4.59
Beginners
4.46
Intermediates
4.58
Advanced
4.61
Experts
4.65
Snowboarders
4.53

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What Skiers Say About Val d'Isère

Val d'Isère attracts predominantly intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders, with many reviewers noting the extensive ski area (particularly when combined with Tignes) and high-altitude, snow-sure terrain. The resort is consistently praised for its après-ski scene, especially venues like Cocorico and La Folie Douce, and the quality of piste grooming. Beginners report mixed experiences, with some finding suitable runs at altitude but others noting that routes back to the village are red or black, requiring gondola access. Nearly all reviewers mention high prices for accommodation, dining, and lift passes, though most consider the overall experience worthwhile despite the cost.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • extensive ski area
  • snow reliability
  • après-ski scene
  • piste quality
  • high altitude terrain
  • lift infrastructure
  • high prices
  • limited beginner runs to village
  • busy during school holidays
  • expensive dining options
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Overall stunning resort
Well fitted with off slopes activities and leisure spot
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Very nice resort
Myself and my family had an amazing time where we stayed was nice and clean and easy access to the amenities
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I loved my trip, I stayed at ClubMed for 6 days. Spring skiing was really fun in Val d isere; while in the early morning the slopes are a bit firm, the sunlight around 10:30 softens the snow into perfect conditions. There are some really scenic and fun runs and the glacier is very good. Overall I rate it a 8.5/10. I only imagine how much better it would be in the winter.
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Amazing place very friendly people great night life and stunning slopes and views will defo be back at some point
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Constantly the Best skiing in Europe in my opinion. Particularly for more advanced skiers. Bit hard for less advances so only reds and blacks into town

Food and apres could be better

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Great resort - lovely traditional village and good selection of pistes, but only reds back into the village (no problem getting the gondola down though). Would definitely return
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Beautiful resort, however not ideal for beginners. Green slopes are mischaracterised, many are really blue. Take Verte for example. Those on the Bellevarde side are not to be attempted until confidence is up. Stick to Solaise, there are some nice blues around there too.
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Class resort. Hits all the boxes and the ski pass is worth the expense. Excellent skiing, excellent après and excellent village
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A great all round resort for families and more advanced skiers alike . You have the opportunity to ski Tignes too . The slopes were quiet ( just before Easter rush) Would recommend a Sunday transfer as the skiing on a Saturday is great as most people are leaving then. Coco Rico highly recommended for a multi generational apres and a great choice of restaurants and cafes .
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Val disere has so much terrain. Conditions were fantastic when we were there, it was sunny every day for six days. Would recommend this location to any advanced skier.
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Great resort for avid skiers and snowboarders. We really enjoyed the resort, good snow quality, varied runs, huge amount of terrain. We will very likely return. Some areas get quite busy during peak hours and weeks but there is plenty of runs on the outskirts that are much quieter. Everywhere is easily accessible, even if you end up in a different part of the resort at the end of the day, you can get the free bus back to your village. Great selection of eateries, would recommend booking in advance for Wednesday evenings.
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I lived here for a ski season. Val D'Isere is a fun, vibrant resort with incredible pistes, groomed and off piste for skiing. High enough for great powder often. Visit cocorico and folie douce for apres!!! Some gorgeous chalets but be prepared to pay more than some other resorts. Well worth paying extra for though!
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Always loved Val and tignes great options and accesible from the lift off piste. Not the cheapest of places but the height and lifts always means there snow to be had!
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Always a gorgeous village. Shops and cafes are great. Bars and restaurants great for all ages. On piste restaurants are also brilliant - can be pricy but it’s a ski holiday!
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Always a great resort with a huge ski area and something to suit every ability. Very well managed and staffed all round. Huge choice of apres and food choices too.

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I met my future husband in Coco Rico’s - best apres ski in Europe! I loved val D’Isere for its ease and convenience and recommend to everyone.
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Val is a great resort for both families and groups of friends with something for everybody. Fantastic local ski schools for the little ones and lively Apres for the bigger ones! Pistes to suit all abilities and always plenty of snow! My go to Ski resort.
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Had a fab 4 days out in Val d’Isere! Great food and a smashing apres scene. Foile Douce and Cocoricos were our favourites. We had fresh powder on day 3 which was fantastic and I really enjoyed the ski from Val d’Isere to Foile. Lovely set of green and blue runs. The only drawback was the prices of some things, particularly water and soft drinks. £5 for a bottle of water seemed excessive… other than this, 10/10 experience. The hotel was nice and the breakfast was yummy!
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I had the best time doing my ski season there, I stayed in La Daille which is only a 10 minute bus ride from the main town and has lifts going straight up the mountain. Val is truly one of the best skiing experiences ever with amazing apres, great restaurants and of course excellent skiing. My favourite bars were cocos, blue note and bananas (although I'm not sure the last is open). The skiing is great as you can ski in 3 different ski areas.
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This place was BEAUTIFUL! The scenery was immaculate. Only thing I would say is they do need to expand ! We stayed for a week and near the end we were repeatedly going down the same slopes as there wasn’t much variety. Would love a ski park that would be sick. Other than that it is a bit pricey for the location but a lot of people with money go there so that makes sense
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