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Updated December 2024
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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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Scott
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 30 2024
Val DIsere is amongst the best of the French resorts (and has the prices to match)
A huge ski range that links with Tignes is aimed at mostly intermediate skiers. There is some more advanced options and with a guide some amazing off piste/back country to explore.
It is a very popular, very busy resort, so dont expect any quiet runs.
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Milly
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 29 2024
Very high up so lots of snow, had a couple of great powder days when i was there. Terrain park was brilliant for our whole group, from tiny jumps for beginners right up to much harder things for the more advanced lads. Easy to ski over to Tignes as well to explore more of the area. Have to recommend Folie Douche, CoCoRico and Dicks tea bar to anyone who wants to experience the night life as well!
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Tracey
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 29 2024
Val disere is definitely one of the prettiest French resorts I have been to. Many of the ski spots have stunning views and village is lovely. The ski area is large combining with Tignes and ski between the two is pretty easy. I went for xmas week- we had a lot of snow on the first 2 days and then no snow after- but the slopes stayed in pretty good condition. There is a lots of options on greens, blues and reds- the only challenge is the run back to resort is a long and icy in parts black. However you can use the telecabin to download and then take a short chair lift so you still end your day skiing. Apres ski wise Cocorico is good fun near the base.
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Zahir
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 29 2024
Top quality resort for anyone from a beginner to advanced sorry. Lots of bars and restaurants to go with too.
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Joe
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 28 2024
Fantastic terrain for all abilities. Can become very busy in peak weeks.

Good uplift system keeps queues to a minimum. Good apres ski and plenty of Restuarants in the town itself.

Can be very expensive in comparison to other resorts nearby.
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Zoe
intermediate skier ⛷️
Dec, 27 2024
That was minimal apres ski and only two local bars, but the locals were very friendly. We enjoyed our time, however more shop options and a more walkable town would have been very helpful, including some ski-in hotel options.
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Ailsa
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 27 2024
Pros:
- Vast ski area with glaciers for guaranteed snow
- Great après
- Excellent food variety
- Good variety of ski slopes, wouldnt say its best for beginners as theres a distinct lack of green runs
- Good bus link around resort

Cons:
- Lack of ski in ski out
- Expensive
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Max
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 27 2024
Vast ski area, great steep skiing and unmatched apres.
Good range of accommodation options from very basic to extremely luxurious.
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Sophie
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 27 2024
Val D and Tignes area is very extensive. Almost three valleys to explore. Fantastic for advanced skiers as there are many black runs and hard reds , mixed with mogul fields. High resort so almost guaranteed snow. Fab on slope restaurants e.g panoramique. Apres at cocos has elevate the resort. Expensive but worth it. Good for good skiers and younger, party centred holiday seekers
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Daniel
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 26 2024
Amazing resort, great for intermediates and above - powder and easily accessible off piste
Would recommend
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Ryan
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 26 2024
Went to a few resorts when young, but have consistently gone back to Val dIsere / Tignes due to the quality of the slopes and off piste. Very nice resort that is a strong options for all levels.
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Robert
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 26 2024
Classic family location with great slopes due to height. Has something for everyone but not a cheap option.
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Angela
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 26 2024
A really pretty village at high altitude so a reliable snow sure ski resort that spans across the valley and has access to Tignes with an Espace Killy pass. We staid in la Daille, just a short stroll to the lift or funicular and on a regular bus resort to the main lifts in the centre of Val DIsere. Staying here can be expensive but if you book early enough there are some cheaper options to be had. There is a great Apres vibe at the Folie Douche at the top of La Daille, but also options at the foot of the lift or centre of the village. We found eating on the mountain was generally cheaper in Tignes. Great off piste here too if you are an experienced skier. Have been back time and time again, highly recommend.
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Duncan
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2024
Val dIsere is the complete resort
It has something for everyone
The beginner scene is amazing with a load of ski schools
There is so much skiing for intermediate to advanced riders from groomed slopes to mogul fields
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Calum
beginner skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2024
There is aomething for everyone and all abilities available in Val DIsere. Great selection of runs both above and below the tree line.

Largeish village has bohemian charm, and a great selection of shops / restaurants and hotels.

Accom and eating out are on the expensive side, so budget liberally (e.g. 50 per dinner per person).

Great Après Ski parties on the slopes and in the village.
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Daniel
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 24 2024
Great variety of slopes over a big area. Nice big runs and lift times are quick, lots to do in the resort and good places to eat. Apres ski very popular
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Toran
expert snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 23 2024
Great resort with loads of track to ski and board throughout your trip mixed with Tignes under the Espace Killy you can ski a full day without hitting the same slope twice.

The village itself is lovely and has a great feel and look to it. Fitting to a fairy tale for the buildings and the look of the entire place.

The one downside could be the cost of everything out there. Theres separate costs for tourists and seasonaires on many things which is a significant difference and youll be paying 20 for a single small sausage and chips on the slopes. Outside of that the place is lovely and a great place to spend a week tearing up some mountains.
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David
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 23 2024
A fantastic resort good runs good lifts plenty of area to Cover. if you drive like us double check the head height for the car park as we couldnt get in with the roof box on but once we found the car park attendant we easily changed car parks .The Kids loved the microlight flights from the Tignes side . We went for Easter and were in self catering accommodation we stayed in the central area although the resort seemed relatively quiet we found it quite hard to get into restaurants in the evening without pre-booking so when we go again, we will book an itinerary of restaurants for the evenings, eating on the mountain during the day we found a little expensive but go with that in mind just take a little bit extra money and youll have a great time. Now planning our next trip next Easter.
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Daniel
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 22 2024
Val dIsere is a nice resort with absolutely world class scenery and lovely pistes for intermediate to advanced skiers. There are good training options from ski schools to nice green runs easily accessible from town. Lifts are fast and modern, and with the link to Tignes this is an absolutely massive ski area. However, it must be noted that it is quite expensive, even by French ski resort standards, so be prepared for high prices. For a great place to stay, the village of La Daille just next to Val dIsere is quiet with a cable car and funicular that can take you high up to the middle of the resort quickly, as well as direct to La Folie Deuce. All in all, a very nice and beautiful resort with great terrain, but definitely not the most affordable.
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Mags
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 22 2024
Amazing skiing - amazing apres definitely best holiday ever!

Snow holiday beats beach holiday every time!
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