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Updated April 2024
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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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Chris
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 28 2024
We travelled as a large group of experienced adult skiers. We wanted to heli ski for the week but unfortunately the heli company was closed. We decided to hire an off listed guide for the week. We used Oxygen ski school and they were great. The guide was very professional and took us on all the off piste terrain around Val disere. We were lucky and had a big snowfall the precious days so there ws plenty of untracked powder to be skied. Overall great skiing, plenty of advanced terrain and a good lift network to get high up on the mountain. The town is lively and plenty of apres bars (cocoricco and volle douche were the best). Food was great but tends to be quite expensive to eat out. Average £30-40 for a main course in a restaurant. Overall a great resort and 100% visit again due to the choice of terrain and off piste options .
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Bronty
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 28 2024
Absolutely love this resort plenty runs to ski and if thats not enough then you have the whole run of Tignes wich is only a lift away
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Rhys
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 27 2024
Ive been back here 3 years on the run I couldnt fault it if I tried. Great variety of slopes across the vast resort, very welcoming lift staff, beautiful scenery, well maintained lifts & slopes, second to non aprés ski & very easy to navigate.

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Freya
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 26 2024
I have only been to Val dIsère since 2019 (previous skied in courchevel 1850). In comparison to the 3 valleys, val dIsère is a great place for 18+ with great apres ski and nightlife. Although, regarding slopes, the 3 valleys has a wider range of slopes for all abilities, with courchevel having plenty of tree runs as well.
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advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 25 2024
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James
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 24 2024
Fantastic resort and great runs for all skier levels.
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Will
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 23 2024
Nice big ski resort that accompanies every ski ability and has a lot of good off piste runs and steep ski runs. Has good ski school and nice food for eating out.
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Calum
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 22 2024
Ive spent multiple seasons in Val dIsere and I absolutely love it. Its massive with a great variety of runs at all difficulties and plenty of off piste to explore. The only downsides are the lack of good places to eat on the mountain and also the general price of absolutely everything.
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Vipulkumar
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 22 2024
Superb snow sure ski area with two glaciers . A constant improvement of the lift system . Excellent mobile app system enabling all your resort needs .
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John
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 21 2024
Been to most of the top resorts in Europe but always keep coming back to Val. Sure it's ridiculously expensive but for sheer variety of terrain it's unbeatable. Conditions generally stay pretty good right up to the end of season in May. Just avoid in Feb high season when it's overrun by Kamikaze kids.
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Kian
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 21 2024
This resort is great for any level of skier/snowboarder. It Has so much variety of runs and really good snow . The resort also has great apres ski and nightlife . I highly recommend to anyone
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Brent
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 20 2024
One of my favourite resorts. Lots of options for groomed runs over a large ski area. Usually great snow, although can get icy at times on a certain black run back to town. Plenty of options for food and accommodations, but a little pricey.
Love the bar (La Folie...) on the mountain but wish it was a bit more affordable.
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Henry
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 20 2024
A fantastic all round resort, particularly for experts and intermediates. Runs are snowsure being above the treeline. There are some nice tree lined runs down to La Daille. Some of Europes best off piste terrain. The resort is picturesque and lively, with great bars and apres ski. Beginners have good options although some greens and blues are tricky. Accommodation can be expensive but there are affordable options out of town.
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Lucy
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 20 2024
This resort is easy to get around, has plenty of runs and an endless amount of skiing. Lots of fun après bars and varied restaurants for all budgets. My favorite resort by far !!

Not that many black runs but you can still find challenging stuff. The lifts are by far the most efficient out of any resort Ive ever been to. The height of the resort means snow is very reliable no matter what time of year. You can travel from one side of the resort to the other very quickly without having to bus.
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Caitlin
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 20 2024
Great resort all round, it holds a high status. There has been various lift improvements in recent years really enhancing the experience. Some great apres ski options, with the likes of la folie douce. It has good access skiing into close by resorts and some great off piste skiing for all levels.
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Niamh
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 19 2024
Very difficult to fault. Fantastic resort, suitable for all abilities. Not cheap but you get what you pay for.
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Eloise
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 18 2024
Val DIsère is a great resort for all abilities. It boasts a range of quality runs from green to black spread out over a huge area and easily connected to Tignes as well as some excellent off piste terrain. High altitude means excellent snow coverage all season, open from early December to early. A great town with a number of different restaurants and cafes and a buzzing après ski and nightlife including the infamous folie douce and cocoricos. Whist busy periods can be challenging you can still get plenty of skiing done whenever you visit. A perfect resort for all ski and snowboarding abilities and overall excellent vibes.
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Gregor
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 16 2024
The resort is great for intermediate skiers as it has a wide range of runs for all competence levels meaning it is great for families with an array of abilities.
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Lizzie
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 15 2024
Val Disere is a great resort with a good range of runs for different abilities. If youre the kind of skier/boarder who likes to travel and have a full day out covering a lot of terrain, I dont feel it is the resort for that (compared to three valleys or port du soleil). However, pistes are well maintained, the resort and apartments are beautiful and lifts are great. It is very expensive and flashy, so if that is not your vibe, I would stay in Tignes. Especially if you are there to ski and not apres/party, ski area is better in Tignes (although restaurant ops are not).
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Zac
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 15 2024
Spent time in Val disere in Jan 23.

Overall had a great experience with great restaurants, apres (there is a folie douce accessible from tithes and val disere), accommodation and of course snow and pistes. With such a large area of terrain, it was easy to get away from crowds and find some quieter pistes to ski especially if you head right over to Col de Liseran.

One draw back of val disere is the price, but the quality of the resort is right up there so it certainly warrants a premium on other resorts without the reputation of courchevel etc. Very family friendly and good for groups without kids alike.

If I was to return I would stay in tignes (I did this in Dec 23) due to cheaper prices however I only look for basic accommodation. That being said, the majority of my skiing was done in val disere which tells you a lot about the quality, and number, of pistes.
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