Val d'Isère Reviews & Ratings

Great all around resort but would benefit from a closer airport. Transfers usually about three hours.

If you love snow, fine dining and partying then this is the right place for you! Val disere is an absolutely beautiful ski resort with so many runs to accomplish you find it hard to conquer the mountains. With lots of places to see including two glaciers, a tree top adventure trail and awesome freestyle park!! (Just to name a few) which makes it it perfect for all ages. If youre into free riding/off piste skiing then this place is second to none! You need to check it out! Val d isere seems to be one of the more pricey places to go but is worth every penny! Its definitely 10 out of 10 for me!

Stayed at Val at Christmas and it was great. First few days respite was very quiet until a large influx of people at the weekend but was still not overcrowded.

Large ski area keeps you entertained all week with lots of options to go further afield to Tignes and other areas.

Snow was great and lots of off piste options if thats what youre looking for.

Lots of good ski and snowboard schools / instructors to brush up on your skills.

Good night life and restaurants too if your out and about apres ski!

Val dIsère is one of the best resorts you can ski, especially when taking advantage of Tignes as well with your pass.

Plenty of options for all different levels from easy runs on the nursery slope to hitting the face in late afternoon, to really challenge your abilities down pretty steep ice.

Overall the skiing is great for pistes and if you know where to go there are some fantastic areas for finding some amazing powder. Although you do need to know the spots as otherwise the easy reach areas are pretty much run through within the first hour of the day after a snow fall.

The downfall however it the price of the place. Its premium prices throughout and if you just want a resort for good skiing and thats the main focus, then you may find places much cheaper than Val. From rentals, to the local food shops, everything is bumped up (go down the valley by 25 mins and youll find food about half the price). But admittedly thats probably the only major drawback, so if youre happy to spend for the holiday then there isnt much that val dIsere would cater for on the slopes and around the village.

Very good après-ski and amazing slopes. Probably aimed at more advanced skiers and snowboarders rather than total beginners. This is due the slopes back to town being quite difficult. Also has great off piste as well as a big terrain park.

What's all the fuss about?

Yes it's unique being an 'upside down resort', so those looking for gentle terrain get to go high but this means that everyone funnels back into the resort on reds which are perfectly nice for the 1st 20 mins before they turn into a scene from gladiators. Santons is a very busy narrow half-pipe that turns into a very flat run into resort more suited for motorised vehicles than skiers trying to defeat gravity.

Great apres ski after a long day of skiing. Large resort with lots of slopes availiable to all abilities. Would definitely recommend as a resort to go to but can get busy.

Unbelievable ski area. Access to all of espace Killy, giving you more runs than you could ever need for a week. Very solid off piste as well only really lacking trees but to be expected with the snow sure altitude.
Only draw back would be how difficult the runs to return to resort are, however there are solid gondola options back down into the town for beginners.

Val Disieré is an excellent ski resort, the lift pass is pricey but gets you access to a very large ski area that is extremely well connected with lifts & local (free) bus services).

One pass gets you access to around 350km of piste, funicular rides, glaciers and mile upon mile of groomed piste. Being the same ski area as Tignes you get two of the best resorts in France & two different vibes under one pass.

Theres a wide variety of lifts and gondolas and plenty of runs for all abilities. You definitely wont get bored, and can try something new everyday!

Aprés is expensive, but excellent! La Follie Douce and CoCos really are an experience you cant miss and are absolutely popping every night!

The town itself is beautiful and has a great range of accommodation, from high end chalets to cheaper apart-hotels (particularly if you head towards La Dialle, which is again connected by a free shuttle, as well as being virtually ski in ski out at the base of the Daille gondola), there really is something for everyone!

I would recommend planning a healthy budget, however 10/10 would recommend and hope to be back soon!

Fantastic resort for intermediates and above with great conditions and slope care. Great lift access, apre, restaurants and night life.

Covering such a wide area, theres huge variety in the slopes to fit skiers of any ability regardless of what theyre looking for! Beginners will enjoy getting the Solaise bubble lift up and exploring the slopes at the top, especially Madeline and Glacier. In the Bellvarde area The Face is an excellent run for more advanced skiers, hitting it as early as possible grants better conditions than later in the day and is a great way to get you going. Off-piste skiing in this area is truly beautiful, and again theres a huge variety on offer. Id recommend going with a guide regardless of your ability, they will take you down some of the best off-piste skiing youve ever done! The size of the resort (especially if your lift pass is valid in the Tignes area also) ensures you can easily avoid or stick to beginner areas, use the variety in altitude to your advantage when conditions arent ideal, and never feel like youre repeating runs time and time again. Other skiers/boarders tend to be respectful on the slopes, always a nice atmosphere and good for families - Ive gone every year since i was 10 and am now 24 so have experienced it from all angles!

Cant recommend this resort enough!

Runs into resort can be rough in the afternoons so not suitable for most beginners wanti g to ski home. However they can download easily from several gondolas and Funivars. I went in March and it was pretty busy so pisted runs became mogully fast in the steeper parts, but still skiable. Beautiful resort with a huge variety of skiing and great links into Tignes.
Had some good falls of snow but you have to be out first to get the powder as it gets skiied out fast.

Val disere - Tignes is about as good as it gets in terms of resort skiing. State of the art lifts, almost endless terrain, fantastic grooming, some of the best lift-accessed off piste in Europe and some of the best apres ski to match. Only pitfalls would be there arent a lot of value options for dining and accommodation, making it a little bit inaccessible for the average joe, as well as a bit of a hardcore party vibe and not a whole lot of non-skiing options for young kids. But if you can afford to splurge on dining and accommodation, love to party and love prime skiing of all types, this is the place for you.

Very well organised resort with thought given to keeping the resort up to date but traditional maintaining that mountain town feel. Extensive accommodation which gives an opportunity for all to come and visit..
The ski area is vast when combined with Tignes with a huge range of terrain for all abilities of skier. Even non skiers can access the slopes to meet up with fellow travelers for lunch, drink s at some of the great mountain restaurants serving great food.

Val dIsère is a high snowsure resort with a huge array of groomed slopes and lift access off piste .
For much more
There is a lot to do in Valdis there, ice driving, para penting ice climbing down the valley sledding cross country runs are there are there are several ices of cuisine of the slopes, a wide range of accommodation from self catering apartments to high end hotels and luxurious chalets there are many shopping shopping opportunities. Recommend this resort very highly

Valdisere has everything, Quality snow for a long season served by a good lift system.
Valdisere and its neighbour tignes are served by an network of busses and private transfer companies from serval airports making travel from many UK airports easy.
Accommodation and food of all types are available
Ski schools for all levels. The town its self is a traditional alpine town with an amazing variety of shops, restaurants and apres ski bars.
The ski area is varied with quiet areas for beginners, blue, red and black runs for the advanced.

Really good powder off piste week with 4 feet of snow apres aki was amazing really good bands and easy access to slopes

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Val dlisere and Tignes.
There wasnt any fresh snow when we went, but the piste skiing was excellent. The lifts were almost always high speed 6-seaters or gondolas, and the vibes were immaculate - go for the skiing, stay for the apres!

Will be back!

Val d'Isere is a winter wonderland that exceeded all expectations. The breathtaking alpine scenery, coupled with top-notch ski runs, made for an unforgettable experience. The village charm, with its cozy cafes and après-ski spots, added a delightful touch to the adventure. The slopes cater to all skill levels, ensuring everyone has a blast. The ski-in, ski-out convenience and efficient lift system made navigating the expansive terrain a breeze. Overall, Val d'Isere offers the perfect blend of thrills, relaxation, and picturesque beauty, making it a must-visit destination for any ski enthusiast.