Val d'Isère Reviews & Ratings

This resort has been a bucket list destination for years. This year we've saved and saved.

Transfers were a nightmare from Chambrey. Normally 3 hours but due to new red light rule it took 9 hours! Anyway on arrival we were met with eager hosts of the LaSamovar hotel. Cases were delivered to rooms while we were offered food and drinks despite restaurant closing. Room was lovely with an great view of the slopes for ski in ski out.

Bed comfy and warm. Water and chocolates supplied! After a great nights quite sleep breakfast was very good buffet style with all you need to set you up for the day. Cheeses pastries cereals eggs of all types honey from the comb! Pancakes and fruits.

The best hot chocolate ever. Coffees and teas too.

Collected skis and boots from ski set behind hotel. They scanned our feet for extremely comfy boots. We were in and out in 10 minutes!!

Off to the pistes and no que of any length! By 8.30am we were on our way to the Grand motte glacier cable car. The skiing is next level. Pistes groomed to perfection.

The red and blue runs are challenging and occasionally we disagreed that a red was in fact an should have been a black! But all enjoyable.

You can do both glaciers in a day our first day was 34 miles of skiing using the val d'isère app to track our location and speeds.

Lunch is expensive theres no way around it. £8 a small bottle if water £29 a medium pizza! So fill up on breakfast and take a picnic from the local spa shop opposite hotel.

Theres a lack of decent toilets on the slopes. The restaurants do have toilets but some are only to be used by buying food there! If you want to sit out then get there early

Folle douce is amazing for food drinks and dancing with outdoor performers and talented singers and dancers. From 3pm onwards the party starts. Dancing in ski boots was a new one in me but hey its different. Music an DJ is awesome. If you indulge too much then theres the godnola down rather than the challenging red run back to resort.

By night Val d'isère is stunningly beautiful with many lights and beautiful shops. Eating out is a challenge! Book 24/48 hours before you go or you will be waiting a while! Again food is excellent but not even close to cheap. We tried all types of restaurants and our cheapest bill was £55 a head with drinks.

Overall a beautiful place to ski. No issues and lift queues not unacceptable. Tignes is much busier so aim to get there early. Will go again for sure.

Val disere always guarantees good snowfall and skiing. And the folie douce will always entertain. I have noticed pistes do become very busy more often than not but can certainly find some wicked off piste runs for peace and quiet

Amazing resort - massive ski area with good snow due to height of the resort. Plenty of challenging slopes for more experienced skiers, although doesnt seem to be particularly beginner friendly in a lot of places!

Great resort, make sure to book everything in advance as it can be very busy in places. Great variety of skiing/boarding to go at from the nice flowing greens to the more vigorous blacks, great fun for everyone

Brilliant resort. Tignes pass is a must to get the most out of this resort. Coco is the best Apre. Le Face is overrated, but all other runs are great fun. Beginners may struggle as there are no greens down into the valley from Tignes side

If youre looking for a traditional, picture-postcard ski resort, with an excellent range of runs; from cruisey blues, to infamous challenging black runs (looking at you, Le Face), then look no further than Val dIsere. Not the most accessible for the absolute beginner, but for the adventurous intermediate onwards theres plenty to explore within the resort. And for the exploring ski touring type, plenty outside of the resort too! Can be pricey if youre looking for a budget option, but if youre happy to spend a little more for the real-deal ski resort experience, Val dIsere wont leave you wanting for anything!

everything about the skiing, given on or off-piste is absoloutely superb! the apres ski is some of the best i have ever experienced in france and all the accomodation options are great! it is however one of the more expensive resorts and more costly to live in, but if thats an option for you then i recommend 100%. ive been skiing here for multiple years and will be so glad to come back!

Val dIsere is the dream ski resort. The village is beautiful, full of traditional chalet architecture. The huge amount of pistes are always in great condition, there is a ton of easily accessible off piste terrain and you dont have to tour very far out of the resort to feel like youre a million miles away from anywhere. The après ski scene is second to none, as is the night life. Most of the restaurants in town are fantastic too. What more could you want?

It isnt the most beginner friendly resort in the world though, as there is a hard progression from the nursery slopes to green runs, and all terrain coming down into the resort is either graded red or black.

Val d'Isère can be posh, but it also fun and good place for families and a good place to ski on snow days as there are plenty of places to go skiing in the trees.

Huge ski area, and one of the most snow -sure results in the Alps. Excellent facilities and has everything you need for an up market ski holiday. It isn't cheap, but you are paying for a top class luxury experience.

Beautiful place. Everything is so well maintained and it is a pleasure to be here. There is a good variety of runs and you'll never be bored.

We had an amazing trip and was staying close to the resort it is only a shot walk to the mountain or there is a free bus that you could get to the olympica gondola which was very useful. The conditions where amazing when we went, it was the first week of January. There was no ice all powder all the staff where very happy and relaxed that where on the lifts. There is also so many photo opportunities and signs to take pictures with, the range of apres ski is a decent amount highly recommend

The most complete resort Ive ever been too.

The best snow in France with awesome off piste and tree runs. Fantastic groomed slopes which are very steep.

Best apre Ive ever experienced with fantastic food and accommodation options.

Not great for beginners due to steep slopes but intermediates will have lots of variety due to the huge size of the resort.

Not the best for familys.

Spent 6 weeks with the army learning to skii. Busses are brilliant not much walking at all. It is a bit expensive but definitely worth it.

Val is a fantastic resort as a whole. It has everything you need from a skiing and party aspect. Fantastic array of slopes and off piste and then the apres to match.

It was amazing just amazing just a bit pricy but amazing I went as a family and were all at different levels and skiing was just just incredible

Great place, good snow coverage and lots of runs. Will definitely be back again next season. There were lots of accommodation options, as well as places to go out and drink.

I spent 5 weeks in Val D'Isère and it was honestly amazing. There a great range of restaurants and places to eat food! I highly recommend PDs, especially the kebab wrap!! The après is good, plenty of good bars and clubs, especially COCOs! Very family friendly resort with a good range of slopes and easy access to other resorts such as Tignes! Theres a good ski park and plenty of powder!

The slopes cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced skiers, with well-groomed trails that provide a thrilling adventure. The ski instructors were knowledgeable and patient, making it an ideal destination for those new to the sport.

The resort amenities were top-notch, offering cozy lodges, delicious dining options, and a relaxing spa to unwind after a day on the slopes. The staffs hospitality added a welcoming touch, enhancing the overall stay.