Where To Ski In Europe: Val d?Isère In The French Alps
Val d?Isère is known throughout Europe for its world-class skiing, cuisine, après-ski, night life, spas and luxurious accommodations, surprisingly few Americans have discovered this iconic ski resort in the French Alps that is situated at 1850 meters (6,069ft). Val d?Isère, where French Olympic skier Jean-Claude Killy honed his skills, first entered the world stage when […]The post Where To Ski In Europe: Val d?Isère In The French Alps appeared first on Pursuitist.
Val d?Isère in France is known throughout Europe for its world-class skiing. Photo by Carrie CoolidgeVal d?Isère is known throughout Europe for its world-class skiing, cuisine, après-ski, night life, spas and luxurious accommodations, surprisingly few Americans have discovered this iconic ski resort in the French Alps that is situated at 1850 meters (6,069ft).Val d?Isère, where French Olympic skier Jean-Claude Killy honed his skills, first entered the world stage when it hosted the Men?s Downhill ski events during the 1992 Albertville Olympic Games. Its expansive ski area, which is linked with a nearby village called Tignes, offers more than 300 kilometers (186 miles) of pistes and 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres) of ski terrain, serviced by 78 lifts. Approximately 60% of the 153 trails and 10,000 hectares (24,710 acres) of ski terrain are located above 2200 meters (7,218 feet). The ski area stretches from a top altitude of 3450 meters (11,318ft) down to 1550 meters (5085 feet). And, in the unlikely e...
Val d?Isère in France is known throughout Europe for its world-class skiing. Photo by Carrie CoolidgeVal d?Isère is known throughout Europe for its world-class skiing, cuisine, après-ski, night life, spas and luxurious accommodations, surprisingly few Americans have discovered this iconic ski resort in the French Alps that is situated at 1850 meters (6,069ft).Val d?Isère, where French Olympic skier Jean-Claude Killy honed his skills, first entered the world stage when it hosted the Men?s Downhill ski events during the 1992 Albertville Olympic Games. Its expansive ski area, which is linked with a nearby village called Tignes, offers more than 300 kilometers (186 miles) of pistes and 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres) of ski terrain, serviced by 78 lifts. Approximately 60% of the 153 trails and 10,000 hectares (24,710 acres) of ski terrain are located above 2200 meters (7,218 feet). The ski area stretches from a top altitude of 3450 meters (11,318ft) down to 1550 meters (5085 feet). And, in the unlikely e...
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