Val d'isere
Val d'Isere is often regarded as one of the leading resorts in France with it rustic charm and traditional timber Chalets. Val d'Isere has also produced some truly world class ski champions such as JC Killy and the Goitschel Sisters. As well as a great heritage Val d'Isere has a large number of shops, and enough bars and restaurants to keep you going for however long you chose to stay. All in all Val d'Isere is a must visit resort.
SKIING AND BOARDING IN Val d'isere
Skiing in Val d'Isere boasts 300km of
marked runs: 20 green, 60 blue, 35 red and 16 black. There are 90 ski
lifts that are constantly being improved in attempt to banish Val
d'Isere's queues. There are three main sectors: Bellevarde is easily
accessed by the funicular at La Daille or L'Olympique gondola in town
and is the route over to Tignes. The Bellevarde area contains the
legendary Face run, which is often completely bumped up. The World Cup
downhill is held on the OK run at La Daille. Solaise is a sunny area
that's really good for intermediates although there are some challenging
runs back to the village. Col de lIseran can be accessed from Solaise
or from Le Fornet in the main valley. The runs are pretty easy and the
views beautiful, making skiing in Val d'Isere an ideal destination for
beginners and intermediates. From here you can also access some of the
best off-piste terrain.
La Fornet is the
backcountry mecca, with access to huge areas of off-piste. The trees are
fantastic and there are loads of shoots, gullies and cliffs; a great
playground, especially when there's too much wind on top. The Grand
Vallons, Col Pers and Pointe Pers are awesome but take care on Pointe
Pers as it is steep - approaching 50 at the top. Grand Vallons is easily
accessible from the Signal drag lift; for the others a guide is
recommended. From Solaise, take the Cugnai 'antique' chairlift and,
rather than taking the St Jacques red run down, head over the back of
the mountain to the Cugnai off-piste run. This run has some of the best
back drops, especially if you keep left under the epic cliff face. The
Bellevarde is another huge playground with countless couloirs and bowls.
The Face du Charvet is great; there are many routes down but it is
often best in treacherous snow conditions so be warned and take a guide.
To the riders right is the most adventurous and encompasses great
mini-bowls and couloirs, just don't get stuck or go over any cliffs!
SKIING AND BOARDING IN Val d'isere
Skiing in Val d'Isere boasts 300km of
marked runs: 20 green, 60 blue, 35 red and 16 black. There are 90 ski
lifts that are constantly being improved in attempt to banish Val
d'Isere's queues. There are three main sectors: Bellevarde is easily
accessed by the funicular at La Daille or L'Olympique gondola in town
and is the route over to Tignes. The Bellevarde area contains the
legendary Face run, which is often completely bumped up. The World Cup
downhill is held on the OK run at La Daille. Solaise is a sunny area
that's really good for intermediates although there are some challenging
runs back to the village. Col de lIseran can be accessed from Solaise
or from Le Fornet in the main valley. The runs are pretty easy and the
views beautiful, making skiing in Val d'Isere an ideal destination for
beginners and intermediates. From here you can also access some of the
best off-piste terrain.Snow Conditions
| Last Snow | 1st Jan | |
| Forecast | Clear skies | |
| Lower Snow Depth | 135 cm | |
| Upper Snow Depth | 205 cm | |
| Conditions | Great snow conditions | |
| Runs Open | 90 % | |
| Temperature | 0.00 ºC | |
| Last Report Update | 9th Feb @ 12:00 |
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