Aventure and Discovery film festival
The Festival du Film Aventure et Decouverte showcases short documentaries featuring at least one of the following themes: adventure, exploration, ethnic encounters, sport or expeditions.
Little village hamlet just outside of Val d'Isère with a classic old mountain vibe and off-piste access
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.
Le Fornet is a peaceful hamlet just 5km from the centre of Val d’Isère, offering a classic old mountain vibe. The village is full of chic chalets and apartments built in traditional Savoyard wood and stone, giving it a rustic yet elegant feel.
Accommodation here is generally high standard and perfectly positioned for off-piste skiing. Well connected to the town by the free bus, it is a quiet retreat while still being close to the slopes and nightlife.
| Location | Km from Val d'Isère | Best for |
| Val d'Isere centre | - | Being at the centre of everything |
| Le Crêt | 1 | Charming, traditional village |
| La Daille | 1.8 | Good value for money |
| Le Joseray | 1.2 | Hamlet, ski-in ski-out |
| La Legettaz | 1.2 | Hamlet, ski-in ski-out |
| Le Chatelard | 1.2 | Hamlet, ski-in ski-out |
| Le Laisinant | 1.2 | Modern and quaint |
| Le Fornet | 2.5 | Off-piste haven |
The Festival du Film Aventure et Decouverte showcases short documentaries featuring at least one of the following themes: adventure, exploration, ethnic encounters, sport or expeditions.
Free activity where kids can discover what goes on behind the scenes of the ski area.
For every pool entry purchased between 19:30 and 21:15, access to the Wellness area is complimentary.
This is a 70km trail running race with 5,400m elevation gain taking competitors up onto the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes.
This two-day traditional Savoyard fair will have exhibitors of local crafts and produce from Val d'Isère, Savoie and Piedmont, Italy.
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.
There are a few lovely traditional Savoyard and gourmet style restaurants in Le Fornet and, although there are not many of them in this small village, the few that stand have an excellent reputation for delicious food and great service.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurant open with live music in the winter season. They serve classic French cuisine.
This restaurant has been feeding hungry skiers in Val d'Isère since 1936. They serve organic, local produce and have their own patisserie master.
The five star luxury Hotel Les Balmes de l'Ours invites you to enjoy a delicious meal in their farmhouse style rotisserie restaurant.
La Folie Douce in Val d’Isere is a true mountain icon, offering an unforgettable blend of gastronomy, celebration, and art de vivre. From the moment you arrive, the energy is palpable, making it the perfect spot for après-ski lovers looking to extend the fun well into the evening. Whether you’re here for lively music, spectacular performances, or simply to soak up the alpine atmosphere, every visit promises something special.
Le Blizzard Bar in Val d’Isere is a cosy and welcoming spot where you can relax and unwind after a day on the slopes. Sink into the soft, comfortable sofas, warm yourself by the fireplace, and take your time with a book, a chat with friends, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere.
La Cocorico Apres Ski Bar is one of Val d’Isere’s most iconic après-ski destinations, right on the snow front in the heart of the village. It’s a lively, open-air venue where you can dance in your ski boots, a pint in hand, to the biggest rock and pop hits. The energy here is infectious, making it the perfect place to celebrate the end of a day on the slopes.
La Taverne d’Alsace in Val d’Isere offers a warm and characterful dining experience inspired by the traditions of an Alpine winstub. Located beneath Hôtel Kandahar, this cosy Alsatian brasserie is the perfect place to unwind after a day on the slopes or exploring the resort, where generous flavours and comforting dishes take centre stage.
Ormelune Bar in Val d’Isere offers a warm and stylish retreat after a day on the slopes, whether you’re staying at the hotel or simply visiting. Just a stone’s throw from the pistes, it’s the perfect spot to pause on your way back to accommodation and enjoy a relaxing après-ski drink by the fireplace.
Victor’s Bar has long been one of Val d’Isere’s most popular hangouts, earning a loyal following over many seasons in resort. Located within the Langley Ski Lodge Victor’s, it’s a relaxed and sociable spot where everyone is genuinely welcome, from long-time locals and seasonnaires to visiting skiers and hotel guests.
In the winter Le Fornet provides the perfect place for a quiet mountain stay. With its own fantastic ski area that connects to the whole of the Espace Killy, you can enjoy fabulous skiing as well as some of the best off-piste skiing that Val d'Isère has to offer. The peaceful and calm feel of Le Fornet makes it perfect for a chalet holiday with friends and family. The regular bus service into the centre of Val d'Isère takes only 10 minutes, so you can be on the high street browsing the shops, exploring the bars or dining at one of the many delicious central restaurants in no time. The bus service also gives access to the Solaise, Bellevarde and La Daille ski areas.
The summer in Le Fornet is much quieter, with the splendid mountains turning from white to green, the little village is just as beautiful and with the (usually) sunny weather there is lots to explore and plenty of summer activities to do. Le Fornet marks the start of the Col d'Iseran in the summer which makes it way winding up the mountain hillside with spectacular views, in contrast, in the winter it is snow-covered and skiable.
There is also some summer skiing in Le Fornet with the high glacier providing snow throughout the year, however, the skiing here is sometimes closed so alternatively, you can hop in the car and in a short drive over to Tignes ski the glacier there.
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
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.
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
Tennis school at the Manchet Parc des Sports offering private coaching, equipment hire and group lessons.
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.
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.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Beautiful chalets make up most of the village and this is the main style of accommodation in Le Fornet, with no big hotels or apartment blocks you can enjoy a traditional chalet style holiday in the mountains.
Spacious catered chalet with spa facilities, mountain views and personalised service in the peaceful hamlet of Le Fornet.
This stunning 230m2 independent chalet was built in 2005. It is located only within a 10-minute walk from the centre of Val d'Isere and features a south-east facing terrace.
This luxury chalet is ideally located on Val d'Isère's quaint Chemin du Petit Alaska.
Cosy catered chalet with sauna, hot tub and flexible sleeping options just 40 metres from the piste in Val d’Isère.
Chalet 1850 is a beautiful and authentic newly built chalet. Nestled in an exclusive enclave at the forest's edge, mere minutes from Val d'Isere's village and the main lift station, this Chalet is one part of an exclusive two-property project, standing as a true testament to alpine architecture, Chalet 1850 is directly attached to a neighbouring chalet.
This private chalet in La Daille is exceptionally quiet and cosy, offering a real sense of seclusion. Once inside, it’s easy to forget the outside world entirely.
There is a smaller choice of apartments than chalets in Le Fornet but you're bound to find something you like.
A rustic 125m2 independent chalet with authentic charm, sleeping 8 people.
56m2 elegant apartment on the 1st floor of the residence.
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.
Chalet la Grande Sassiere is located in the “Le Cret” area of the resort, on a quiet private road which commands stunning views of this beautiful valley. The village itself is quintessentially Savoyard, with charming stone and timber chalets and a gorgeous town centre.
Cosy catered chalet with sauna, hot tub and flexible sleeping options just 40 metres from the piste in Val d’Isère.
A cosy apartment in Val d’Isere just minutes from the Bellevarde cable car and Solaise lift. This comfortable three-bedroom property blends modern and traditional Savoyarde styles, ideal for a relaxing stay close to the town centre.
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.
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.
Located in the very heart of Val d'Isère, this hotel is one of the most fashionable hotels in the region. Perched at 1,850m, just a stone's throw from the pistes, it is ideally situated for guests who want a large hotel with luxurious amenities but still be close enough to all the action.
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.
This hotel is in Val d'Isere 1850, the heart of the Espace Killy. It is located at the foot of the ski runs and in the centre of the village, only 2 minutes walk from the mountains.
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.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
This company offers reliable private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val d'Isère. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Val d'Isere, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
This 99m2 appartment features a spacious and light-filled living area with an open-plan kitchen, three en suite bedrooms, as well as a coin de montagne, each benefiting from its own shower room, thoughtfully designed storage and refined finishes throughout. Located in the quiet petit Alaska neighbourhood, overlooking the town of Val d'Isere.
Exquisite and exclusive new development of ski-in, ski out chalet-style apartments
Come and explore this brand-new 110.70 sqm duplex apartment, part of an intimate condominium comprising only 9 units.
Chalet with indoor swimming pool, hammam and sauna as well as separate mazot and outdoor Jacuzzi.
A first and second floor apartment in a brand new development in the heart of Le Fornet
This stunning 253 m² duplex, located on the top floor, is fully south-facing and offers panoramic views of the village and surrounding peaks.
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