Family Activities in Val d'Isere
Discover the top Val d'Isere family activities
Whatever you choose to do on your family holiday, you are sure to find a huge range of activities across Val d'Isere. There is something for everyone, every ability and every age. Check out the selection of things to do below for some holiday inspiration!
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding in Val d'Isere
The main draw for people coming to Val d'Isere in winter is of course the skiing and snowboarding. With the whole of the Espace Killy to ski in, Val d'Isere has something for every level of experience.
Archery
Archery is one of those sports that people all ages love to try. There are a number of places near Val d'Isere to practice archery and become the Robin Hood of the Alps. They will provide you with bow and arrows.
Badminton
The modern sports centre in Val d'Isere has a multi-activity sports hall where you can play badminton.
Basketball
Facilities to practice basketball are available at the multi-activity sports hall in the sports centre, where you can even play voleyball.
Canoeing / Kayaking
Kayaking is a fun watersport that can be enjoyed as a team or on your own. Unlike canoeing, paddlers face forward and have a double bladed paddle. It is a versatile sport that you can enjoy on rivers, lakes and the sea. You can take your inflatable or plastic kayak and make your way down the water. Using the double bladed paddle you can control the speed, direction and enjoy the experience and wonderful views in your own time. There are some watersports centres and adventure companies who can take you out for your kayaking experience.
Canyoning
A not-so-gentle but extremely refreshing summer activity is one way to describe canyoning! Plunge yourself into the mountain streams via a series of abseil descents, jumps and natural water slides – just make sure you choose a warm day! You will make your way along rivers and rapids, using the river bed as a natural obstacle course. Not suitable for very young children, but anyone over the age of about 8 can take the (very cold) plunge and try canyoning. With the safety of a guide everyone can abseil down cascades, splash into pools and ride the river rapids. You can choose from short beginners’ routes or longer ones for the more adventurous.
Different companies will have their own policies on age limits but usually, unless they are booked onto a children's activity course, anyone under the age of about 14 years old will have to be accompanied by an adult. A basic level of swimming ability is required for safety reasons. There are a number of adventure companies that offer guided descents down the local waterways.
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Franceraft Savoie
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Childcare
Depending on the age of your child there are a number of childcare options available in Val d'Isere. There are also numerous babysitting and nursery facilities available in the area.
The main winter establishments are the ski schools which offer a combination of tuition and childcare for children 3 years and older. You can book your child in for full or half day programmes and lunch can also be provided for an extra charge.
You may find that the main sports centre of each town host a kidsclub during the summer holidays, normally from 1st July to 30th August, with activities such as swimming, climbing, tennis, basketball, ice-skating, etc. and organised hikes & picnics.
Cinema
Catch the latest films and releases in Val d'Isere on your winter or summer holiday. Some cinemas open their doors early on a bad weather day, otherwise you'll find most screenings in the evenings. Look out for VOST for English speaking films.
Climbing in Val d'Isere
Climbing Guides Guides & Tours in Val d'Isere
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Heli-Skiing
Alpamayo are a group of high mountain guides based in Chamonix all year round as well as in Val d'Isere and Tignes in the winter.
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Parcours Aventure
Enjoy some treetop adventures as you safely swing from tree to tree.
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Guides Alpamayo
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Culture and guided tours in Val d'Isere
Sights in Val d'Isere
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
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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.
Cycling in Val d'Isere
Enjoy a number of cycling trails and routes in Val d'Isere and what better way to explore Val d'Isere than on a bike when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Have a look at our cycling guide for more information and explore the cycling routes that are in the area. If you are in Val d'Isere without your biking gear there are a number of cycle hire shops in who rent and sell bikes, gear and more.
Donkey Trekking
Experience the beautiful mountain scenery with these lovely gentle animals. Guides will take you on a donkey trek around Val d'Isere giving you an opportunity to explore the Val d'Isere mountains in a fun and different way. The perfect activity for children as these timid animals take you on a journey through the mountain terrain.
Farm Visits
Take the family into the Manchet valley and discover the Ferme de l'Adroit. It's open in summer and winter, and you can buy some of the delicious cheeses they produce on site.
Fitness and swimming in Val d'Isere
Sports & Fitness in Val d'Isere
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Technic Tennis Academy
Tennis school at the Manchet Parc des Sports offering private coaching, equipment hire and group lessons.
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Swimming pool and sports centre
The swimming pool and sports centre in Val d'Isère offers swimming, climbing, gym/fitness, squash, indoor football, volleyball, a bar for refreshments for you to enjoy and a children's play area.
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Outdoor ice rink, Val d'Isère - Centre
Val d'Isère has a small outside skating rink open in winter, seven days a week. (Weather and ice conditions dependant).
Flying in Val d'Isere
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Paragliding Flights
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Helicopter tours
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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Reverse Heliski/Heliboard
Legal in France, so accessible from your doorstep, it’s the perfect way to combine helicopters, skiing / snowboarding and huge vertical meterage without bearing the brunt of full Heliski day prices. Using ski lifts to reach the summit of resort, then ski backcountry reaching terrain often inaccessible without a helicopter where you’ll get picked up and taken back to resort.
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Heliskiing/boarding
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
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Heli-Skiing
Alpamayo are a group of high mountain guides based in Chamonix all year round as well as in Val d'Isere and Tignes in the winter.
Football
You can organise a game of indoor football at the sports centre in Val d'Isere.
Geocaching
There are over 2.5 million people doing geocaching around the world and some of them (perhaps surprisingly) are right here in Val d'Isere! It’s a relatively new craze that started taking the world by storm in May 2000 after a computer geek decided that GPS could be “really exciting”. He hid some treasure at his home in Portland, America, for people to find, broadcast the GPS coordinates and said, “Come and get it”. His only rule: “Take some stuff, leave some stuff”. And that’s exactly what Geocaching is…you go in search of treasure by using the GPS system on your mobile device – once you’ve found it, you write your name in a logbook and replace the treasure you decide to take. It’s pretty simple really and means, as a family, you can be adventurers together. You won’t usually find anything quite as precious as gold, silver and diamonds but nevertheless it’s quite exciting!
Husky-dog rides
Be in charge of your own sled and team of excitable husky dogs, driving them along forest paths in winter. After a brief explanation of how to make your team stop and start, you set off following the guide’s team. If this all sounds a bit much you can opt for a less physical outing where you sit in the sled and the guide does all the hard work! It's a very popular winter activity, so booking at least 48 hours in advance is a must. They run from early December to the end of April (snow-permitting).
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Hydro-speeding
Hydro Speeding Watersports in Val d'Isere
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Hydrospeeding
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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Franceraft Savoie
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Ice-climbing
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Heli-Skiing
Alpamayo are a group of high mountain guides based in Chamonix all year round as well as in Val d'Isere and Tignes in the winter.
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Guides Alpamayo
Try a variety of outdoor adventures and activities with Guides Alpamayo.
Ice-karting / Ice-driving
There is an ice driving circuit in La Daille where you can pit your wits against family, and go kart on ice!
Ice-skating / Hockey
In Val d'Isere you can enjoy ice skating! It's a fun thing to do with the family, or in a group if you want to do something a little bit different for apres ski. Perfect for children and families and those who just want to enjoy the beautiful mountain views whilst playing around on some skates. It's an outdoor rink, open from 15:00 to 20:00 every day.
Indoor activities in Val d'Isere
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Swimming pool and sports centre
The swimming pool and sports centre in Val d'Isère offers swimming, climbing, gym/fitness, squash, indoor football, volleyball, a bar for refreshments for you to enjoy and a children's play area.
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La Maison de Val
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
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Le Splendid Cinema
Open in summer and winter showing some of the latest releases
Indoor climbing
A great activity for the whole family, if you want to give climbing a go in an indoor centre, then Val d'Isere has somewhere for you to go. Climbing equipment is normally provided, or you can bring your own and insurance is normally needed before you hit the climbing wall.
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Swimming pool and sports centre
The swimming pool and sports centre in Val d'Isère offers swimming, climbing, gym/fitness, squash, indoor football, volleyball, a bar for refreshments for you to enjoy and a children's play area.
Mountain-biking & Fat-biking in Val d'Isere
Val d'Isere is a mecca for mountain biking, with varying terrain and fantastic views it is perfect for mountain biking enthusiasts. With the whole of the mountain area to explore, the different and varied terrains suit bikers of all levels. So you can enjoy a leisurely cycle around some of the lower level trails with the whole family.
Off-road bike Bike Hire in Val d'Isere
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Mountain bike hire
Discover the freedom of the mountains on premium e-bikes, with convenient hire locations and expert equipment to suit adults and juniors alike. From helmets to lessons, they've got everything you need for an unforgettable ride.
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Mountain bike hire
Discover the beauty of the Vanoise National Park and the Tignes-Val d’Isère bike park on their electric-assist mountain bikes. Safety gear included, plus supervised courses for all skill levels - perfect for families and adventurers alike.
Mountaineering
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Heli-Skiing
Alpamayo are a group of high mountain guides based in Chamonix all year round as well as in Val d'Isere and Tignes in the winter.
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Guides Alpamayo
Try a variety of outdoor adventures and activities with Guides Alpamayo.
Nature Reserves & Parks
The Vanoise National Park is located in the heart of the Savoie region. Created in 1963, it was the first French national park and it covers a large territory where you can find a stunning mountain landscape with lakes, and beautiful vegetation. It is also well-known for its population of Alpine ibex, as well as many other animals like chamois, marmots and more than 100 species of birds.
Paintballing
Challenge your family to a game of paintball! This exciting activity offers fun for groups of all ages. In most cases you're split into teams and a variety of scenarios and courses are offered at the beginning of all games, with each game lasting approximately 2 hours; the ultimate aim is to shoot your opponents with paint pellets and capture their flag before they get hold of yours. There are a number of adventure companies and courses that offer you paintballing fun in Val d'Isere.
Snow and ice activities in Val d'Isere
Val d'Isere does not have an official long toboggan run, it does however have a designated area for tobogganing located next to the nursery slope on the left hand side of the Savonette lift. The area is open everyday from 10:00 to 17:00 and it is the perfect place to take your children for some sledging fun. The entry to the area is free and you can hire sledges of different sizes from many ski hire shops or sports shops in Val d'Isere.
Snow-shoeing
Raquette à Neige or Snow-shoeing in and around Val d'Isere is a perfect activity for bad weather conditions or for non-skiers. Don't forget to wear comfortable and waterproof boots. Either set out on your own, or join a group led by a knowledgeable local guide and explore the hidden parts of the ski area. Snowshoes and ski poles are provided by most companies offering this as an experience, or you can hire snowshoes from most Sports Shops or Ski Hire Shops, grab a trail map from the Tourist Office and head off on your own adventure. Be sure to check the weather forecast before you go.
Spas and massages in Val d'Isere
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Massage Me
Massage Me work across the French Alps and can offer a whole variety of massages and treatments in your own chalet, apartment or hotel.
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Pure Spa
This spa is based within a hotel just a short walk from the main lifts in the centre of town making it ideally located to stop by after an active day on the mountain.
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Clarins Spa
Relax in the sauna, pool, hammam and Jacuzzi.
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Experimental Chalet Spa
This hotel Spa provides a haven of peace in the heart of Val d’Isère. Close to the slopes in the Place de l'Eglise it is the perfect place to stop off at and relax after a hard day on the mountain.
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Les Barmes de L'Ours - Sisley Spa
Measuring 1,000m² Hotel les Barmes de l'Ours has one of the largest spas in the French Alps.
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Avancher Spa, Val d'Isère - Centre
Relax at this spa located in Hotel Avancher in Val d'Isère. Let the therapist or the hairdresser spoil you and pamper you with exceptional treatments and luxury products.
Swimming
Whether you like to take a dip indoors or outdoors, you'll be able to find somewhere to go for a swim in Val d'Isere. Most hotels, lots of chalets and apartments have their own swimming facilities, however there are also municipal swimming baths that you can visit, which often come free with your lift pass purchase. In summer and winter you should be able to find somewhere to take a dip, so don't forget your towel and your swimming costume or shorts.
Tennis and racket sports in Val d'Isere
There are a couple of places to play tennis in and around Val d'Isere. In Val d'Isere village there is a small sports centre with 2 grass tennis courts which is open from 10:00 to 20:00. The Manchet sport centre is open from 9:00 until 19:30 and has 4 clay courts & 8 grass courts. There is a free shuttle bus to take you there from the centre of Val d'Isere.
Tree-top / Forest adventures
There are a number for children's play areas in Val d'Isere in summer, and one has a zipe wire for some extra thrills.
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata climbing offers an element of security that still allows beginners to enjoy the achievement of having scaled a mountain! This form of climbing was invented by Italian soldiers in the Dolomites who used it to enable them to scale vertiginous faces easily and quickly. These days it is a popular sport that makes the thrill of mountain climbing more accessible to children, beginners and those who want a bit more security when they climb.
Following marked routes through the mountains you are helped along by steps, bridges and ladders whilst being roped up for extra safety. Suitable for adults and children over the age of 8, guides can be arranged on request and there are a number of adventure companies who can organise your via ferrata experience.
Beginners can take their first steps at Roc de Tovière, behind the residential buildings in La Daille, where you will find some fairly easy routes on which to find your head for heights. There are more challenging routes at the same site, which leave from the same point but then branch off into longer routes. If you feel like pushing yourself you can try the tougher route 'Via Ferrata des Plates', which leaves from behind the Pierre et Vacances building.
Walking, hiking and running in Val d'Isere
In the summer months Val d'Isere is a mecca for walking and hiking in the beautiful alpine mountains. As the snow melts and the sun begins to shine, the mountains make an excellent place to head out on a hike or walk. Walking is the perfect activity for groups, families and friends, and you can pick from a number of routes ranging in difficulty including easy child friendly walks. Along the way, enjoy the fantastic mountain views, beautiful scenery and wildlife that is normally hidden in the winter months.
Watersports in Val d'Isere
If you haven't experienced white water rafting before then this is a definite 'must try' on your list of activities to do! There are a number of trained guides in resort who will let you experience some of the best white water rafting available in the Alps. From the middle of May until September, the mountain rivers flow furiously as they are fed from the melt waters running off the glaciers high above the town. There are various options available from a three hour adrenaline rush to a full days excursion - this activity is guaranteed not to disappoint.
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Hydrospeeding
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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Rafting In The Alps
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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Franceraft Savoie
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.

Come spring skiing in Val d'Isere
Beautiful weather, super skiing and great après-ski - what's not to love?

Evolution 2 Wilderness Camp Adventure
If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary to do on an evening after skiing, Evolution 2 offer the chance to join a 'Wilderness Camp' in the forests near Tignes.