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On foot or on snowshoes Itineraries & Guides

Itineraries to explore

Here you’ll find our itineraries around the village and up to the peaks for walking or snowshoeing. Whether with family or friends, these routes are easy and accessible, so you’ll have plenty to see!

Guided snowshoe hikes

And if you want to get off the beaten track, we invite you to enlist the services of a mountain professional who can take you along forest paths or panoramic routes close to the Italian border or the glaciers of the Haute Tarentaise.

Walking Without Sinking: The Role of Snowshoes
Snowshoes increase the surface area in contact with the snow, which reduces the pressure exerted on the ground. This prevents you from sinking into powdery snow. When the snow is compacted (like on a groomed trail), it resists pressure better, making it possible to walk on it with simple boots or shoes.

Our walks Around the village

Stroll through the various hamlets of Val d’Isère, on foot or on snowshoes.

La Daille
Le Manchet
Le Laisinant
Le Fornet
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Sector La Daille

The La Daille plain offers two walks for pedestrians:

S1 – Le Chemin des Sources, leads from La Daille along the torrent to the center of Val d’Isère > Round trip 3 km.
S2 – The La Daille loop is an easy, family-friendly trail > 3 km loop.

Access by free shuttle > le “train” Rouge > Direction La Daille > Funival stop.

The La Daille gondola provides pedestrian access to La Folie Douce and its restaurants.

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©Winter walking and cross-country skiing - La Daille sector in Val d'Isère|Val d'Isère Tourisme

©La Daille, river with bridge under the snow|Yann ALLEGRE

Sector Le Manchet

The Manchet valley welcomes you to its sumptuous setting. Here, it’s pleasant to stroll along the pedestrian loops away from the alpine skiers:

S4 – Le Manchet, follows the length of the valley with a magnificent icefall at the end > Return journey 6 km.
S5 – Le tour du Manchet, takes you on an exploration of this beautiful valley > Loop 4 km.

Enjoy a relaxing break in the L’Art Des Mets restaurant in the heart of Le Manchet.

Access by free shuttle bus > le “train” Jaune > Le Manchet stop.

©Winter walking and cross-country skiing - Le Manchet sector in Val d'Isère|Val d'Isère Tourisme

©Snowshoe outing at Le Manchet|Yann ALLEGRE

Sector Le Laisinant

It’s a gateway to the 7th pedestrian path that runs along the Isère to Le Fornet. Take the opportunity to stroll through the narrow streets of this small hamlet of exceptional charm!

Access by free shuttle bus > le “train” Rouge > Direction Le Fornet > Laisinant stop.

Sector Le Fornet

Our favorite is the Pont St Charles walk from Le Fornet: this nature trail takes you right up to the gates of the Vanoise National Park, where you can spot wildlife such as ibex, chamois, bearded vultures and even golden eagles if you’re lucky. On the way back, enjoy the panoramic view of Val d’Isère and the imposing Rocher de Bellevarde.

S7 – Front de Neige au Fornet via the Chemin du Laisinant, along the banks of the Isère river, under snow-covered larches > Round trip 5 km.
S8 – Le Fornet au Pont St Charles, is a trail along the snow-covered Col de L’iseran road > Return journey 6 km.

You can stop for a sunbath on the deckchairs on the sunny terrace of the Crozets restaurant.

Access by free shuttle > le “train” Rouge > Direction Le Fornet > Stop Village du Fornet or Téléphérique du Fornet.

©Fornet cable car in winter with sunshine and Les Crozets restaurant in Val d'Isère|Yann ALLEGRE

©The Fornet hamlet in Val d'Isère in winter|Yann ALLEGRE

©Dog on a winter walk along the Pont St Charles path in Val d'Isère|Val d'Isère Tourisme

©Saint-Charles Bridge under the snow with winter walkers|Caroline Bonnet

©Winter walking and snowshoeing - Fornet sector in Val d'Isère|Val d'Isère Tourisme

Our walks At the top

Take a ride on the ski lifts and discover the breathtaking scenery!

Pedestrian lift pass
Solaise & Lac de l'Ouillette
Iseran & Glacier du Pisaillas
Bellevarde

Pedestrian lift pass & accessible lifts

If you’d like to take in the sights and sounds of our peaks, you can take a ride on one of our lifts. Be sure to get a pedestrian lift pass and check the list of lifts accessible to pedestrians.

NEW

You can now access the lifts as a pedestrian with a simple QR code to scan, valid only for a round-trip pedestrian lift pass! Simply use the Val d’Isère Ski app.
The QR code helps reduce the production of physical passes, contributing to a lower environmental impact.

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©Bunch of buddies at the top of the lifts in Val d'Isère|Yann ALLEGRE

Solaise summit

As soon as you step off the gondola, you’re greeted by a breathtaking panorama of mountains as far as the eye can see!

Don’t forget to stop off at the Lounge at the top of the Solaise gondola for a picnic break or a hot chocolate at altitude.

Just a few meters away, the sumptuous Refuge de Solaise welcomes you to its sunny terrace with deckchairs..

Ouillette lake

A footpath leads to Lac de l’Ouillette offering an exceptional setting on an easy and accessible path around the snow-covered lake.

Long loop 2.6 km
Short loop 1.9 km

The sunny terrace of the La Plage de l’Ouillette restaurant welcomes hikers in a variety of atmospheres: restaurant, quick meal or snack on the go, there’s something for every taste, every style, every appetite. The cuisine is homemade up there with fresh, local produce.

Access via the Solaise gondola.

©Transat in the sun at the Solaise refuge|Yann ALLEGRE

©People walking around Lac de l'Ouillette in winter in Val d'Isère|Corentin Valençot

©View around Lac de l'Ouillette in winter at Val d'Isère|Corentin Valençot

©Fondue at the restaurant La Plage de L'Ouillette in winter in Val d'Isère|Yann ALLEGRE

Iseran road pass and its chapel

At an altitude of 2770 m, Europe’s highest road pass and its chapel, Notre-Dame de Toute Prudence, can be reached by the Fornet cable car and the Vallon gondola.
From the top of the Vallon cable car, following the footpath, you can reach the foot of the Pisaillas Glacier and have lunch at the high-altitude restaurant La Cascade.

Pisaillas Glacier

As a pedestrian, you can continue your ascent on the Pisaillas Glacier by taking the Cascade chairlift, which brings you to an altitude of 3,118 meters, offering a breathtaking panorama of the mountains and glaciers of Haute Maurienne. On the way back, you can take the Céma chairlift to return to the Vallon gondola.

Access via the Fornet cable car, the Vallon gondola, the pedestrian path, and finally the Cascade chairlift. Return via the Céma chairlift (accessible to pedestrians only on the ascent), the Vallon gondola, and the Fornet cable car.

©Signaletique Pietons Au Col De Liseran En Hiver|Val d'Isère Téléphériques

©La Cascade restaurant from a distance|Yann ALLEGRE

©Cascade restaurant interior|Sandrine Melet

Bellevarde summit

Bellevarde is THE mythical rock of Val d’Isère. A breathtaking panorama can be enjoyed from the arrival point of the Olympique cable car.

For lunch, Café Bellevarde – Maison Louly is accessible to pedestrians via stairs to the left of the cable car exit. You’ll then have to cross a short stretch of piste under extreme caution, as skiers have the right of way. We advise you to use your ski poles to reach the restaurants safely. There are 3 atmospheres to suit your mood (and wallet):

Access by Olympique cable car from the snow front in the village center, or by Funival from La Daille.

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©Pedestrian path in the Bellevarde sector|Yann ALLEGRE

©Maison Louly Café Bellevarde in Val d'Isère|Yann ALLEGRE

©Maison Louly Café Bellevarde and its hot chocolate in Val d'Isère|Yann ALLEGRE

©Maison Louly Café Bellevarde and its panoramic view in Val d'Isère|Yann ALLEGRE

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