About the villages of Val d'Isere
Explore the resorts and villages around Val d'Isère, many of which are linked to the main resort.
Before you reach Val d'Isere is the small resort of La Daille. La Daille is 2km from Val d'Isere and consists mainly of apartment blocks. It also has it's own access to the slopes and the wider Tignes-Val d'Isere ski area. The main village is Val d'Isere itself, and here is where you will find the best choice of hotels and apartments, along with great access to the ski area, and plenty of restaurants, shops and bars.
Just 5 minutes up from the centre of Val d'Isere are the little areas of Le Joseray, La Legettaz and Le Chatelard, all of which lie on the mountainside and offer quieter and more exclusive holiday chalet accommodation. Le Laisinant is a hamlet with its own lift further on from Val d'Isere towards Le Fornet, which itself is a pretty village with good quality accommodation and it's own access to the Val d'Isere ski area. Shuttle buses connect Le Fornet to Val d'Isere and La Daille throughout the day and night. Take a look at the piste map to see where the villages are located.

Must See Towns & Villages in Val d'Isere
The small resort of La Daille is 2km from Val d'Isère and consists mainly of apartment blocks. It also has it's own access to the slopes and the wider Tignes-Val d'Isère ski area.
The main village is Val d'Isère itself, and here is where you will find the best choice of hotels and apartments, along with great access to the ski area, and plenty of restaurants, shops and bars.
Just five minutes up from the centre of Val d'Isère are the little areas of Le Joseray, La Legettaz and Le Chatelard, all of which lie on the mountainside and offer quieter and more exclusive holiday chalet accommodation.
Le Laisinant is a hamlet with its own lift further on from Val d'Isère towards Le Fornet, which itself is a pretty village with good quality accommodation and it's own access to the Val d'Isère ski area.
Shuttle buses connect Le Fornet to Val d'Isère and La Daille throughout the day and night.
Take a look at the piste map to see where the villages are located.
Sights & Attractions in Val d’Isere
Sights in Val d’Isere
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Musee Val d’Histoire
Opened in December 2017 and located in the heart of Val d'Isère, the renovated Maison de Val hosts a museum dedicated to the history of the area.
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La Maison de Val
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
Dining in Val d’Isere
Restaurants in Val d’Isere
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La Cucùcina Restaurant
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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La Rotisserie Restaurant
The five star luxury Hotel Les Balmes de l'Ours invites you to enjoy a delicious meal in their farmhouse style rotisserie restaurant.
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L'Etincelle Restaurant
Enjoy lunch on the large terrace on sunny days, or in the evening settle into the welcoming and stylish dining area and enjoy the laid-back ambiance.
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Le Garage Restaurant
Restaurant serving an international menu that includes burgers, including a veggie burger if a meaty feast is not what you're after. Le Garage is open every day from lunch until late, be sure to enjoy the craft beers on offer and the extensive wine list.

Events in Val d’Isere
There are many events in Val d'Isere organised year round. Check out our events calendar.
Events in Val d’Isere
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Marmot and Chamois walk
In the company of a mountain leader you will head out to try and see these elusive local inhabitants.
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Criterium de la Première Neige
One of the biggest events of the season with the world's best men's and women's slalom racers competing on the Face de Bellevarde and OK (Oreiller Killy) slopes in Val d'Isère.
Things to do in Val d’Isere
Things To Do in Val d’Isere
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EMTB on snow
Try something new this winter with a guided e-bike session on snow (from eight years old). Join a sunrise ride above Val d’Isère or hire an electric bike in the afternoon and head off on your own adventure.
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Paragliding Flights
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Guided snowshoe hikes
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
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Dog Sledding
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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Wilderness Evening & Fondue Dinner
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Parcours Aventure
Enjoy some treetop adventures as you safely swing from tree to tree.
Nightlife in Val d’Isere
Bars & Clubs in Val d’Isere
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La Folie Douce
This celebrated après-ski haunt is situated at the top of the Daille cable car. Known around the world for its top-notch entertainment and wild parties, La Folie Douce is the place to party on the piste in Val d'Isere.
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The M Bar
This popular bar is a great place for an après-ski drinks or for even an after dinner tipple next to their cosy open fire place. The bar serves a fine selection of wines, beers, cocktails, champagnes and liquors.
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Ormelune Bar
This chic bar has a great sense of fun with colourful armchairs, quirky chandeliers and vibrant art. It is a breath of fresh air from the samey hum drum hotel bars you may have been to before, and consequently a popular place to be.
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La Cave sur La Comptoir
The French do great wine, great cheese and great meats, and this little gem of a wine bar serves all three.
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Le Salon des Fous Restaurant and Bar
This restaurant and bar is located in the centre of Val d'Isère on the main street.
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Avancher Bar, Val d'Isère - Centre
Discover the bar at Hotel Avancher and their extensive menu with a hand picked selection of wine as well as homemade cocktails and delicious cold meat platters.
Chalets in Val d’Isere
Chalets in Val d’Isere
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Chalet Cachoban - B02 Chalet
This stunning 230m2 independent chalet was built in 2005. It is located only within a 10-minute walk from the centre of Val d'Isere and features a south-east facing terrace.
Price: €5,790
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Val Rogoney Chalet
Chalet Val Rogoney is a charming chalet for 6 people in the heart of the popular resort of Val d'Isere. It is ideally situated, being just 100 metres from the lifts and slopes, and is particularly ideal for families, being just a 5 minute walk to the nursery slopes and ski school. The vibrant resort centre is less than 10 minutes away, where you will find a selection of lively restaurants and bars.
Price: €3,098
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Yeti Chalet
This charming chalet sits at the foot of Val d’Isere’s iconic Face de Bellevarde, and offers luxurious spa facilities.
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Des Alpes - A12 Apartment
350m2 prestigious apartment on four levels with heated swimming pool and hammam located on the main street.
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Bivouac Chalet
Cosy catered chalet with sauna, hot tub and flexible sleeping options just 40 metres from the piste in Val d’Isère.
Price: £6,999
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Petite Bergerie Chalet, Val d'Isere Centre
This chalet apartment is situated just a stone's throw from the Bellevarde Express giving you easy access to the whole of the Espace Killy ski area. It is perfect for those that want to catch the first lifts and take the last runs home at the end of the day.
Holidays Rentals in Val d’Isere
Holiday Rentals in Val d’Isere
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Val Coeur Apartment
Excellent luxurious apartment which sleeps up to 9 people, ideally situated only 100m to the ski area and 200m to the main street, shops and restaurants.
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Cygnaski Apartment
Modern three-bedroom apartment in a peaceful yet central spot, with mountain views, balconies and easy access to Val d’Isère’s slopes and town centre.
Price: £2,732
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Les Turios 2 - A4361 Apartment
Beautiful ski-in/ski-out apartment with wifi and garage in a newly-built residence
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Les Bosses Chalet
A serene alpine penthouse in the heart of the French Alps.
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Petite Bergerie Chalet, Val d'Isere Centre
This chalet apartment is situated just a stone's throw from the Bellevarde Express giving you easy access to the whole of the Espace Killy ski area. It is perfect for those that want to catch the first lifts and take the last runs home at the end of the day.
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Davos Chalet
Chalet Davos is a stunning four bedroom property, which can accommodate up to 8 adults, plus space for two extra guests. The chalet blends traditional mountain architecture and design, whilst combining modern and antique interior furnishings, plus stone fireplaces and solid oak floors to the perfect home from home in the mountains.
Price: €7,899
Hotels in Val d’Isere
Hotels in Val d’Isere
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Les Balcons de Bellevarde Apartment Residence, Val d'Isere - La Daille
Located on the edge of the resort facing the slopes, the Residence Les Balcons de Bellevarde, with façades of local wood and stone enjoys maximum sun exposure. Entirely refurbished, the apartments are comfortable and welcoming. Balconies offer uninterrupted views over the slopes or the Val d'Isère valley. The Funival railway is 200m away and shops and services 100m.
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La Daille Apartment Residence
Located at the entrance to the resort, in the La Daille district, facing the slopes, the residence enjoys an exceptional sun exposure and offers an uninterrupted view over the valley and its traditional village. Between 5m and 100m from shops and restaurants and 1 km from the centre of Val d'Isère.
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Les Barmes de l'Ours Hotel
Hotel les Barmes de l'Ours is one of Val d'Isere's finest accommodations. Superbly situated for the ski area it is located at the foot of the famous La Face piste.
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Avenue Lodge Hotel
This fabulous hotel offers stylish contemporary accommodation for the discerning traveller just 200 metres from the slopes and in the heart of resort close to all the shops, restaurants and bars.
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Skadi Chalet-Hotel
This chalet-hotel is named after the Scandinavian goddess of ski and mountains, and offers a choice of apartments sleeping from 4 to 10 people.
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Experimental Chalet
Located in the very heart of Val d'Isère, this hotel is one of the most fashionable hotels in the region. Perched at 1,850m, just a stone's throw from the pistes, it is ideally situated for guests who want a large hotel with luxurious amenities but still be close enough to all the action.
How to get to Val d’Isere
Transfers for Val d'Isere
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Shared airport transfers
Direct, shared ski transfers to Val d'Isere at competitive prices.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val d'Isere, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Shared bus airport transfers
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers reliable private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val d'Isère. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Private airport transfers
Running for nearly 30 years, this company provides airport transfers from Geneva Airport to all major ski resorts in France, as well as Verbier.