Ski Information
Val d’Isere and the neighbouring resort of Tignes combine to form the Espace Killy ski area which is named after Jean Claude Killy who learnt to ski there and went on to win at the 1968 Winter Olympics.
The Espace Killy is the highest extended ski terrain in the Alps and this offers the best snow guarantee you can get. Val d’Isère is a very comfortable place to learn to ski with free lifts and nursery slopes in the centre of the village and confidence boosting greens above resort level. The Espace Killy is well known as the ‘promised land’ for intermediates. There is mile upon mile of wide gentle sunny pistes and many challenging red runs for those who want to expand their skiing horizons. More advanced skiers migrate from around the globe to challenge the steep slopes, bumps and endless off-piste. For those with a dislike of T-bars or drag lifts, fear not, virtually all of the lifts are chairlifts, many of which are high speed. Even at the busiest time of the season queuing is hardly ever a cause for concern.
Long rapid climbs to a height of 3500 meters allow extended uninterrupted vertical descents and guaranteed snow. For a quick run down of the resort’s vital statistics and the piste map, have a look at the links above. Once you are in resort, our ski guides will be on hand to guide you around this fantastic ski area showing you the best pistes, shortest lift queues, the sunniest lunch spots and the best place for an après ski beer.
Nursery slopes
There are two nursery slopes in the Val d’Isere, one in the resort centre and the other in La Daille. These gentle beginner slopes, which are the main meeting point for the ski schools, allow you and your children to progress quickly and safely. There are 2 chairlifts and 3 draglifts in the resort centre and 2 drag lifts in La Daille which are completely free of charge for beginners.
Snowpark
Val d’Isère’s main snowpark is situated on the Bellevarde/La Daille sector (2500m). It offers a huge range of different features as well as being served by a chairlift, 2 drag lifts and a rope tow.
Cross Country Skiing
There’s nothing like cross country skiing for getting into shape... Val d’Isère has many different circuits to offer the cross-country skier. 21 km of tracks are available. Cross country skiing circuits are to be found in the Manchet valley, La Daille, near the Fornet and at the Ouillette lake. Most of the ski schools offer instruction.
