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.
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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.
Ski Hire nearby
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Mattis Front de Neige
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!
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Snowberry Streetside
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Val d'Isere? Just visit the Skiset Snowberry Streetside store!
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Portillo
At the entrance to Val d’Isère, on the avenue Olympique, our SKI REPUBLIC Val Portillo shop is on your left hand side (coming from Bourg St Maurice or la Daille), 100 m past the ice driving circuit and just past the petrol station.
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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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Boraso 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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Ab Skishop
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).
Ski Schools nearby
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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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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
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
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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Group ski lessons
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.
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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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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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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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Le Yule Hotel
This 5-star hotel and spa enjoys a great position at the heart of the village and on the snowfront, only a few metres from the Solaise shops and ski lifts and the famous Bellevarde Olympic slope.
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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.
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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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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La Maison de Val
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
Restaurants nearby
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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 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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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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La Table de l'Ours Restaurant
Although Val d'Isère has many fine restaurants, you will be spoilt for choice at La Table de l'Ours.
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Arctic Juice & Café
Organic coffee, cold-pressed juices and healthy meals are all this cafe is about. The place to recharge before venturing out into the mountains.
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 Petit Danois Bar
Le Petit Danois is one of Val's most reputed drinking establishments, interestingly providing both the illness and the medicine.
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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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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.
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 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.