© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
© Hotel Avancher
Charming friendly hotel with great service close to resort centre
This charming traditional hotel has been completely rebuilt during summer 2017. The setting will allow you to relax in an atmosphere combining authenticity and modernity. The hotel is situated in the heart of Val d'Isere just 5 minutes walk from the resort centre and 50 metres from the free local bus stop which will take you directly to the slopes. It is also possible to ski back to hotel so there will be no need to catch a bus at the end of the day.
The hotel has mountain style rooms which are all comfortably furnished and all have en-suite facilities (bathtub with integrated shower), flat screen TV and free Wifi access plus a kettle and fridge so you can enjoy a cup of tea in the mornings. They offer 'comfort' rooms and 'comfort +' rooms. The majority of their comfort rooms have a balcony. They also have family rooms for up to 4 people, Junior Suites and Duplex Suites with their own private lounges, and the hotel has a specially fitted room for those with reduced mobility.
Each morning the hotel provides a fantastic buffet breakfast with eggs, ham, cheese, fruit and plenty of other options such as wonderful home-made jams!
After an active day guests can return to the hotel and enjoy a well earned drink on the sunny south facing terrace or in the hotel's cosy bar. Alternatively why not spend some time in the sauna reviving aching muscles.
Guests also have access to the hotel's lounge where there are comfortable sofas, a selection of board games and books and a piano. Two iPads are also available for guests use from the hotel's reception. There is also a Spa area available to guests from 3pm every day. It is equipped with a jacuzzi, a hammam, an indoor sauna facing the Bellevarde. For even more pampering and relaxation, you can book a massage treatment or an appointment at the hair salon.
If you have your own ski equipment, the hotel has its own workshop where you can repair and wax your skis should you need to.
The Avancher Bar offers a selection of spirits, wines and beers as well as soft drinks. From 11am until midnight, you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere at the bar counter or the warmth of the fireplace in the lounge area.
The hotel's Savoyard restaurant Avancher is open every day except Monday for dinner from 19:00. Naturally, after its namesake, the restaurant serves fantastic local specialities such as Raclette and fondues.
Guests can choose to dine a la carte or if they include half board within their package a set menu which varies from day to day is offered.
The restaurant is child friendly and has a children's menu for those under 7 years. They offer specialities such as fondue & raclette adapted to children.
Ski & Snowboard Hire located at the bottom of the slopes, you can leave the shop with your skis on. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Ski and 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!
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.
Florent and his team offer you a warm welcome to their store Ab Ski, which is located in the heart of Val d'Isere on the Avenue Olympique (in between the two roundabouts on this main road).
Val d’Isère Village ski hire shop is ideally situated in the centre of the village, next to the ski schools and the lift pass office and being directly on the snow front it is ski-in, ski-out!
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Val d'Isere? Just visit the Skiset Pro Shop Killy Hotel Avenue Lodge store!
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.
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.
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurant open with live music in the winter season. They serve classic French cuisine.
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.
Located inside the 5-star Hotel Le Blizzard, the menu is full of dishes made with fresh, local produce straight from the market.
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.
Everyone enjoys the lively atmosphere and good music at Victor’s, not to mention the famous cocktails and daily 2-4-1 Happy Hours!
The French do great wine, great cheese and great meats, and this little gem of a wine bar serves all three.
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.
Le Petit Danois is one of Val's most reputed drinking establishments, interestingly providing both the illness and the medicine.
This bar is part of the Hotel Kandahar and is located just a short walk from the heart of the resort, on Val d'Isère's main road.
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.
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find out what's happening in Val d'Isère and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and things to do, see and experience in the region. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts, all in the same place.
See allLatest News & ReviewsVal d'Isère hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. There are constant ski racing competitions throughout the winter, as well as the much anticipated La Scara youth event each April. In the summer, the resort plays home to some major trail running events such as the High Trail Vanoise in July, with Tour de France stages often passing nearby in July.
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