Val d’Isere needs no introduction as one of the world’s top ski resorts with 300 kilometers of ski runs. We recently enjoyed a long weekend discovering its many charms, some which we’d heard about and others which came as a pleasant surprise. We’re sharing some of the best Val d’Isere ski and apres-ski hotspots that you’re sure to enjoy!
First Impressions of Val d’Isere
There’s no denying that Val d’Isere is a picturesque place, that has retained its village charm yet managed to modernize its facilities. I’d been here several years ago so knew that the skiing was top notch but was keen to see how it had changed since then.

Skiing in Val d’Isere
Before tackling the slopes, we needed to get kitted out with skis and all the trimmings. We headed to Snowberry, one of the best Val d’Isere ski shops. They have brand new equipment and who fitted us out with skis as well as comfy boots – no mean feet as I seem to have sensitive calf muscles! They advised us to take insurance for our skis or to keep them within our sights whenever we stopped for lunch. The new 10 person Solaise gondola has heated seats and free WiFi, reaching the top in 7 minutes. It’s opened up a whole new high-altitude area for beginners with 3 magic carpet lifts. I’ve been on a few of these “conveyor belt” type lifts in my time but never on a covered one before!
We came across this superb crocodile sculp...