Val D’Isere

Val d’Isère will make you sigh long before your arrival there. The route to the ski resort goes through winding roads, past farms and forests lost in the middle of the mountains. Upon reaching the historic center of the village, the scenery changes to a sequence of alpine chalets built with a
lot of wood and stone, which culminate in a rustic 17th century church. A source of local pride, it is one of the few churches from that era that
withstood attacks during the French Revolution.

Filled with shops, hotels and restaurants, the village is a delight, and visitors also have a free shuttle service that runs until three in the morning. The resort is known for being one of the most festive in the European winter and attracts all different profiles – couples, young people and families with children. Its history with skiing goes back a long way: skiers have been going there since the 19th century, attracted by the promise of soft snow at an altitude of 1,850 meters. This same feature is what makes many sporting events choose the resort as their host. It was even here that the Olympic medalist Jean-Claude Killy got his start in the sport and that is why the ski area comprising Val d’Isère and neighboring Tignes was named “Espace Killy” – today it is called Tignes-Val d’Isere. We are talking about the second largest ski area in France, with 150 slopes linked by a system of 80 lifts and more than 40 km of cross-country trails. All of this, plus a breathtaking view, with the French and Italian Alps blending into the horizon.