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Val d'Isère Overview

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Val d'Isère

While many resorts claim to have "something for everyone," Val d'Isère really does. From great off pisting opportunities to exciting beginner areas and a world renowned snow park, this top resort offers a variety of great skiing, eating, and partying opportunities.

In terms of skiing, the Glacier de Pissaillas is an interesting stop, as even beginner skiers can do it. Green, blue, and red pistes run along the glacier and the chance to ski so high without being a great skier makes the detour worth it.

On the slopes, you may want to check out the on-mountain restaurant La Folie Douce, though more for the lively atmosphere and a round of drinks. The food is simply over-priced for what it is. It is located at the top of the La Daille gondola lift, but often you can find it by following the music. On good weather days, the terrace turns into an open-air afternoon dance club. If you are staying at Tignes, though, just be sure to leave in time to catch the last lift back at 5 pm. Otherwise, you'll have a very long bus ride back from the bottom of the pistes.

Val d'Isère also packs its winter calendar full with high-level sporting events. Every December the First Ski Criterium offers guests two weekends of downhill ski world cup competition, one for men and the other for women.

ValPark Week, the White Battle and Altigliss, all held in March, put the spotlight on freestyle ski and boarding. During ValPark Week, around 50 expert freestylers offer guests an impressive free show. The White Battle pits three-member teams against each other in a freestyle board and ski competition at the foot of the La Face slope. The Altigliss Challenge brings students in from Europes's best ski schools to compete in giant slalom, boarder cross, big air, and parallel slalom events.

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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