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Val d'Isère opening date Winter season 2025-2026

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Discover the official opening dates of the 2025-2026 winter season! Whether you’re an avid downhill skier, a snowboarder or you just love snow-covered landscapes, get ready to enjoy exceptional conditions on our slopes from late November to early May.

It’s a date! 29th November 2025 to 3rd May 2026

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Winter season 2026–2027

From November 28, 2026 to May 2, 2027

Ski resort opening weekend First Tracks Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November 2026

Equipment testing Skis & snowboards

For Val d’Isère’s opening weekend, come and try the latest equipment from the biggest ski and snowboard brands, in the test village at the foot of the slopes.

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The brand village during the winter Premières Traces weekend in Val d'IsèreThe brand village during the winter Premières Traces weekend in Val d'Isère
©The brand village during the winter Premières Traces weekend in Val d'Isère|Yann ALLEGRE
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©Grand Ski Tristan Shu 21.01 42|Tristan Shu
The brand village during the winter Premières Traces weekend in Val d'IsèreThe brand village during the winter Premières Traces weekend in Val d'Isère
©The brand village during the winter Premières Traces weekend in Val d'Isère|Yann ALLEGRE

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