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Val d'Isère Overview

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Val d'Isère

Airports

Val d'Isère is not far from several different airports, so you can choose to fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry (220 km), Grenoble (200 km), Geneva (180 km), or Chambéry (134 km). Aer Lingus, British Airways, and KLM-Air France operate direct flights from London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. However, if you choose to fly into Chambéry, note that many of the flights operate only on the weekends. For a cheaper option, easyJet flies direct from London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Belfast.

Airport transfers

Thanks to many travel options, it is easy to get from the airport to Val d'Isère. You have the choice of regular bus lines, car hire, taxi, tour operators, or train. Private helicopter transfer can even be arranged if you want to add an aerial view of the Alps to your list of Val d'Isère memories.

Regular bus lines are a popular choice and are also the most convenient. Altibus and the British company Ben's Bus handle transfers from Geneva, Lyon, and Chambéry. Ben's Bus run between the resort and Grenoble.

Return ticket prices range from €70-113, depending on the airport you choose. These can be booked in advance online or purchased directly at the Lyon, Chambéry, and Grenoble airports. If you take the bus from Geneva, you must book your ticket in advance. For all of the airports, however, it is best to book early if you are travelling during peak times.

Getting around

While Val d'Isère is not entirely car-free, they do encourage you to park your car and leave it for the duration of your stay. Cars are even banned from the centre of the resort, and in general, parking is highly regulated (the authorities do not hesitate to hand out parking fines). If you're worried about where to park, book your parking space online for three-31 day stays. Do so at www.parkingvaldisere.com. This is highly recommended if you are planning to be here during any school holiday period.

Inside the resort area, guests can take advantage of free shuttle bus services that run from 7 a.m to 8 p.m or midnight, depending on the bus line. There is also one night bus line that runs from 8 p.m to around 2 a.m. Exact timetable information is available at the bus stops.

Elevation

Summit

11338ft
Vertical Drop

5269ft
Base

6069ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

21%

Intermediate Runs

38%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

11%

Runs

91 MILES

Terrain Parks

Skiable Terrain

2471 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 50
Gondolas & Trams: 6
Eight Person Lifts: 1
High Speed Sixes: 4
High Speed Quads: 7
Quad Chairs: 4
Triple Chairs: 3
Double Chairs: 4
Surface Lifts: 21

Tourist Office

73150 VAL D'ISERE

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 79 06 06 60

info@valdisere.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/01/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/05/2013

Projected Days Open: 155

Days Open Last Year: 155

Years Open: 82

Average Snowfall: 207"

Val d'Isère Reviews

by Henry Warner 18th December 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Amazing

Pros: great
Cons: None
by Nicolathan 19th October 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 5
Val D'Isere Rocks

Pros: Terrain, Nightlife, Snow
Cons: Pricey, Lots of British, Poor Snow Parks
by cloudboarder 5th March 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 4
A fantastic resort

Pros: Endless Km of pistes
Cons: A bit pricey
by ZENTA 1st February 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
FANTASTIC SKIING

Pros: Everything excellent
Cons: No cons!!!

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Common Misspellings

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