FAQ

There’s just one thing to remember: have fun! Ice skating, tobogganing, a visit to the farm, a stroll through the remote village… the choice is yours! Discover all the winter activities on offer in Val d’Isère.

We also have areas dedicated to children, such as Valkids – a play area where they can learn about the different jobs in the ski resort – a toboggan run and a fun slope where they can experience the thrill of sliding for the first time.

Don’t forget to check the programme of events planned for your stay.

Finally, do feel free to flick through this brochure, which will help guide you through your family holiday.

As well as downhill skiing, Val d’Isère offers a wide range of winter activities, each one more original than the last, such as dog sledging, fat biking, moon biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing…

You can also relax in a spa, try out the indoor activities at the Aquasportif Centre, or pop to the cinema. Why not explore the pedestrianised area too, where there are plenty of walks to choose from?

There are several areas in Val d’Isère that are ideal for beginners. On the snow front, you can use the Savonnette ski lift and the Village chairlift free of charge. At La Daille, the Lanches ski lift is also free.

To practise on easy slopes, you’ll also find quiet skiing areas in the Bellevarde, Solaise and Madeleine sectors. These areas are ideal for building your confidence before setting off to explore the rest of the ski area.

To try out your first few runs in Val d’Isère, there are 3 ski lifts available free of charge, without the need for a ski pass:

• The Savonnette ski lift – on the Val d’Isère snow front, ideal for beginners on the Savonnette green run.

• The Village chairlift – also situated on the snow front, in the heart of the resort.

• Les Lanches T-bar lift – located at the base of La Daille, offering another area suitable for beginners.

👉 Check the piste map to find them easily.

In Val d’Isère, there are several options available to enable people with disabilities to enjoy the ski area.

Adapted ski lessons are offered by instructors trained in adaptive skiing, with specialist equipment tailored to each person’s needs. The Handisport Val d’Isère Association also supports participants and provides adapted equipment.

Some ski lifts are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

👉 Find all the information, contact details and available equipment on our page dedicated to adaptive skiing in Val d’Isère.

There are plenty of barsand restaurants to choose from, each with its own unique atmosphere. Whether indoors or al fresco, there’s something to suit every taste. This page, dedicated to après-ski, will help you discover all the best places to party and dance the night away!

Instructors will be skiing down the Face de Bellevarde every Tuesday during the French Christmas and winter school holidays at around 6 pm. See the full programme.

Our toboggan run is situated to the left of the free Savonette ski lift, on the snow front.

Access is free, but equipment is not provided. Please note that children remain the responsibility of their parents and that the area is unsupervised.

You will find full details of the terms and conditions of sale on the online ski pass sales website.

For any further information, please contact Val d’Isère Téléphériques’ customer service on +33 (0)4 79 06 00 35 or by email at stvi@compagniedesalpes.fr.

To plan your day, check the weather forecast for Val d’Isère and the conditions at higher altitudes.

You can also check the status of the slopes and ski lifts in real time. This page is particularly useful at the start or end of the season, or when weather conditions may lead to slopes or ski lifts opening or closing.

To have all the information at your fingertips, download the Val d’Isère mobile app. It includes the weather forecast, information on which slopes and ski lifts are open, waiting times at the lifts, and the real-time locations of the shuttle buses.

Finally, Radio Val d’Isère, available on FM 96.1 and online, regularly broadcasts essential resort updates: weather, ski conditions, road conditions and local news, particularly in the mornings and afternoons.

There are several rooms available for private hire:

• At the top station of the Solaise cable car (with free Wi-Fi)

• At the bottom of the Daille cable car

• At the bottom of the Vallon cable car

• New for winter 26/27: at the top of the Vallon gondola lift