Cretes Blanches Hotel
A great value hotel in a prime location & warm welcome
This comfortable, traditionally styled hotel is superbly positioned in the centre of Val d'Isère only minutes' walk to the ski slopes, restaurants and shops.
A highlight of this hotel is its spacious but cosy residents' lounge, with wall to wall windows and direct access onto a spectacular balcony overlooking the world-renowned " Bellevarde Olympique" ski run. The atmosphere here is friendly and relaxed and no matter how many people are staying, the hotel always feels spacious and bright.
The rooms are all individually decorated in a cosy alpine style and either face the village or overlook the mountains. All rooms are equipped with ensuite bath or shower facilities, LCD TV with Satellite channels, free WiFi internet access and telephone.
Covered parking is also available at the hotel.
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The Bar
They have a small cosy bar in the main lounge area where you can flop onto a sofa with a beer after skiing or cosy down with a nightcap by the roaring log fire.
The Restaurant
The hotel does not have a restaurant as such, but guests can choose to take breakfast in the dining room each morning if they wish. Served buffet-style, they offer a generous continental breakfast of bread, pastries, cereals, fruit juice and hot drinks to set you up for the day.
Ski Hire nearby
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Val Spirit Delivery
This is the only independent, British-owned ski and snowboard shop in the Espace Killy ski area which also offers a delivery service to Val d'Isere.
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Valsnow
Ski & snowboard hire located in the centre of Val d'Isere. Save time and money by booking online and have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive enabling you to hit the slopes straight away!
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Freeride
The Precision Ski Freeride rental shop can be found in the old pedestrian part of Val d'Isere village, just at the bottom of the pistes.
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Oxygene Ski Hire
Their ski hire shop is based in the Galerie des Cimes, just opposite the main bus station, and in the centre of Val d'Isère.
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Eskiador Sport
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
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Hors Limites
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Val d'Isere? Just visit the Skiset Hors Limites store!
Ski Schools nearby
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Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Private ski lessons
With this ski school it’s all about having fun! Recognised internationally as one of the best ski schools in the Alps, they continue to develop, bringing technique and pleasure closer together.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school was set up in Val d'Isère in 2006 and has been hugely successful allowing them to expand into the resorts of Tignes, Les Gets, Morzine and Chamonix.
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Group ski lessons
Their children group lessons are based on making learning to ski fun and are limited to six children per group for the best learning experience.
Hotels nearby
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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 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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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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Victoria Lodge Hotel
Situated near to the centre of Val d'Isere, this hotel has a great location and is just 50 metres from the free shuttle buses.
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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.
Things to do nearby
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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Guided snowshoe hikes
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
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Paragliding Flights
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Wilderness Evening & Fondue Dinner
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Dog Sledding
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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Le Splendid Cinema
Open in summer and winter showing some of the latest releases
Restaurants nearby
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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 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 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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La Baraque Restaurant
Restaurant open with live music in the winter season. They serve classic French cuisine.
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La Table des Neiges Restaurant
This restaurant is a highly regarded restaurant of a hotel located right in the heart of Val d'Isère, just a short walk from the pistes. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week to guests of the hotel and external gourmets alike.
Nightlife nearby
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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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Le Lodge Bar
Located in the centre of Val d'Isère Le Lodge Bar and Restaurant is a great place to head for dinner with friends, après-ski fun or a few late night drinks.
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Cocorico Apres Ski Bar
Legendary après sessions at Cocorico are not to be missed! Join the crowds at their outdoor terrace with bar, stage and huge sound system keeping the party going 'till late.
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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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Le Petit Danois Bar
Le Petit Danois is one of Val's most reputed drinking establishments, interestingly providing both the illness and the medicine.
Sights nearby
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La Maison de Val
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
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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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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Val d'Isere
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Val d'Isere Ski Pass Office
In the heart of the skiing action at the bottom of the pistes is the lift pass office/kiosk in Val d'Isere.
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Val d'isere Centre Ski Pass Office - (STVI)
Located in the centre of the town and near to the Hotel Le Brussels and English medical centre is this lift pass office.
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La Daille Ski Pass Office
Located at the La Daille Funival close to the bus stop in La Daille, you can collect lift passes and lift information.
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Le Fornet Ski Pass Office
Inside the Le Fornet cable car building you will find this lift pass kiosk.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Val d'Isere
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Val d'Isère centre
Val d'Isère centre is an array of lovely shops, restaurants, chalets, hotels and apartments. This bustling village centre is nestled into the valley, complete with classic chalet-style hotels and buildings constructed with stone and wood giving the centre a traditional and warm feel.
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Le Crêt
Le Crêt is a small traditional hamlet of Val d'Isère that is surrounded by beautiful mountains and offers excellent views over Val d'Isère itself. Old converted farmhouses that have been restored to an excellent standard make up this small part of the region.
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Le Joseray, Le Chatelard and Le Leggettaz
Le Joseray, Le Legettaz and Le Chatelard sit just south of Val d’Isère, offering a quieter pace of life with stunning valley views. Many properties have ski-to-the-door access to the Bellevarde and Solaise slopes, while chic chalets and self-catering apartments provide a comfortable base. A handful of local bars and bistros are dotted around, and the town centre is just a short bus ride or walk away. In summer, the area is ideal for hiking, walking and mountain biking.
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La Daille
La Daille sits at the entrance to Val d’Isère and offers mostly high-rise self-catering apartments with a few traditional chalets. It’s ideal if you want a practical, budget-friendly base with great access to the Bellevarde ski area. A free bus takes you to the town centre in five minutes or you can enjoy a half-hour walk through the surrounding mountains. The village also has a handful of bars and restaurants.
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Le Fornet
Le Fornet village is full of delightful chic chalets that are built in the traditional Savoyard wood and stone style lending a classic rustic feel to the village.