One of Europe’s most famous snowboarding areas, Val d’Isre boasts 374 kilometres of groomed trails, ideal for ski holidays. Skiing begins in early November and closes in the start of May. The purpose built French village caters everything for you. Val d’Isere unfolds down the valley from La Daille until Le Fornet with the focus and the apres ski in the centre Val d’Isere. The cluster of cute chalets incorporate smart boutiques nearly all of which have appeared since the town was chosen for the winter olympics.
Split into three different areas Val d’Isre has plenty of pistes for all levels of skiers. With a cracking historical snow record, the town is tremendously popular amidst advanced skiers and mileage hungry intermediates, however you do not have to be especially brave to love what is there. It is easy to why umpteen British are attracted to the mountain, with its famous night-life and the wide variety of entertainment on offer, however the close proximity of Tignes permits you to head out to less busy areas if it all gets too much.
Pros
A brilliant apres ski in the Alps. Everybody understands English. Quick approach to both Val d’Isre and Tignes collectively known as the the Espace Killy skiing area. There is a lot of vehicles and while there are many buses in the day, dedicated apres skiers ought aim to be within a short walking distance from the centre.
Cons
Overpriced. Busy and fashionable with the English, thus not for holiday makers seeking a classic French resort to relish a stress free ski holiday. Many ski lifts can shut in stormy weather conditions. Several tricky blue and green pistes.
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