An iconic ski resort in the heart of Vanoise
Val d’Isère, perched at 1850 meters above sea level in the Vanoise massif in Haute-Tarentaise, Savoie, is a world-renowned ski resort. Once a small isolated mountain village, it is now an unmissable reference for winter sports. Located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, it offers a stunning and changing natural setting throughout the seasons.
Features and specifics
- Altitude: 1850 m
- Location: Vanoise massif, Haute-Tarentaise, Savoie, France.
- Park: Vanoise National Park.
- Specificities:
- Once a small isolated high mountain village during snowy periods, Val d’Isère is now an unmissable reference for skiing and winter sports.
- Every year, it hosts Alpine Ski World Cup events on the legendary Face de Bellevarde.
- The resort was also the venue for the men’s alpine skiing competitions at the 1992 Albertville Olympics and hosted the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2009.
- The natural surroundings of the village are magnificent and change throughout the seasons, offering breathtaking landscapes. Between mountains, lakes, and glaciers extending to the Italian border, Val d’Isère can be explored through a multitude of activities.
- Former professions: Farmers, shepherds, herders.
Activities
- Summer: Explore iconic sites such as the Vallée Perdue, the Vallée du Manchet, the Col de la Bailleta, the Lac de l’Ouillette, or the summit of Bellevarde. Enjoy hiking, cycling or e-biking, and take part in festive, sporting, and cultural events. In Val d’Isère, summer means fresh air, nature, and the mountain way of life.
- Winter:
- Alpine skiing and snowboarding on world-renowned slopes, including the Face de Bellevarde and the La Daille slopes.
- Cross-country skiing through snowy landscapes.
- Snowshoeing to discover the winter nature.
- Varied après-ski activities, including ice skating, bars, restaurants, and events.
Additional information
- Val d’Isère is renowned for its exceptional ski area, which stretches over kilometers of varied slopes.
- The resort offers a lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere, with shops, restaurants, and high-quality accommodations.
- Outside the slopes, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as dog sledding, paragliding, and visits to traditional villages
