Les Barmes de l'Ours Hotel
Flagship luxury hotel with a spa that sits at the foot of La Face piste
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.
Modern facilities combine with traditional ambience to create a relaxing and enjoyable experience. They offer 49 double rooms and 27 suites - including 11 family suites -, divided into four floors with four different styles of accommodation: Scandinavian with light wood and whitewashed walls, lodges of the American great white north with dark wood and fur, Alpine chalet with honey tones and rustic furnishings, and contemporary like mountain lofts.
Their family suites include all commodities for children. There is also a well-stocked games room, as well as consoles and table football, and a kid's club during school holidays.
The hotel also has a ski shop where you can hire your material and buy accessories and clothes.
The pool
The hotel also offers a luxurious comfort zone and spa where guests can enjoy the jacuzzi, hammam, indoor swimming pool, or a range of beauty/relaxation treatments and a hair salon.
The Bar
The lounge bar in the hotel is a cultural haven with book-filled shelves, colourful paintings and unique sculptures. By the bar or in the spacious common room, the warm and intimate atmosphere beckons you in to relax and enjoy a cocktail from their long, creative list, and a snack.
The Restaurant
Although Val d'Isere has many fine restaurants, you will be spoilt for choice at the hotel's 3 fine restaurants - La Rôtisserie, Le Coin Savoyard and La Table de l'Ours, Val d'Isere's only Michelin-starred restaurant. If you fancy something lighter you can choose from a mouth-watering selection of homemade cakes and hot or cold drinks in the stylish lounge bar.
Child policy
Children are welcome at this hotel.
All suites are stocked with child friendly toys and amenities, including bathrobes in their size. games consoles, pool table, and soccer tables are also available for older children.
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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Dog Sledding
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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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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Wilderness Evening & Fondue Dinner
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Le Splendid Cinema
Open in summer and winter showing some of the latest releases
Restaurants nearby
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 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 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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Le Blizzard Restaurant
Located inside the 5-star Hotel Le Blizzard, the menu is full of dishes made with fresh, local produce straight from the market.
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La Grande Ourse Restaurant
This restaurant has been feeding hungry skiers in Val d'Isère since 1936. They serve organic, local produce and have their own patisserie master.
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La Baraque Restaurant
Restaurant open with live music in the winter season. They serve classic French cuisine.
Nightlife nearby
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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Alexandra Bar and Four Seasons Takeaway
Bar Alexandra is opposite the post office and offers a lively atmosphere with live music, pool tables and great food all winter.
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La Taverne Bar
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.
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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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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
Sights in Val d'Isere
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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 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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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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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.