Criterium de la Première Neige
One of the biggest events of the season with the world's best men's and women's slalom racers competing on the Face de Bellevarde and OK (Oreiller Killy) slopes in Val d'Isère.

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Beautiful group of hamlets and streets found just outside of the main resort with ski in access
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.
Just a few minutes south of Val d’Isère, the hamlets of Le Joseray, Le Legettaz and Le Chatelard offer a peaceful mountainside retreat with stunning views over the valley. The area is popular for ski-in, ski-out accommodation, with easy access to the Bellevarde and Solaise slopes as well as connecting lifts to La Daille and Le Fornet.
You will find chic chalets, self-catering apartments and a few hotels, all in a quiet setting with a handful of local bistros. The town centre is only a short bus ride or walk away, giving you access to restaurants, shops and bars, while in summer the hamlets are a great base for hiking, walking and mountain biking. These hamlets are perfect if you want a quieter pace of life without sacrificing convenience or spectacular scenery.
| 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 |
One of the biggest events of the season with the world's best men's and women's slalom racers competing on the Face de Bellevarde and OK (Oreiller Killy) slopes in Val d'Isère.
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
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.
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.
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 inside the 5-star Hotel Le Blizzard, the menu is full of dishes made with fresh, local produce straight from the market.
This restaurant has been feeding hungry skiers in Val d'Isère since 1936. They serve organic, local produce and have their own patisserie master.
Organic coffee, cold-pressed juices and healthy meals are all this cafe is about. The place to recharge before venturing out into the mountains.
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.
Discover the bar at Hotel Avancher and their extensive menu with a hand picked selection of wine as well as homemade cocktails and delicious cold meat platters.
Doudoune Club opened 2008 and has since brought some of the biggest and best club nights to Val d’Isère.
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.
Bar Alexandra is opposite the post office and offers a lively atmosphere with live music, pool tables and great food all winter.
Le Petit Danois is one of Val's most reputed drinking establishments, interestingly providing both the illness and the medicine.
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.
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
The cols here are all world famous, thanks to the rather well known road race, the Tour de France.
The cols here are all world famous, thanks to the rather well known road race, the Tour de France.
You can expect spectacular views, smooth roads and steady hills
A short and scenic walk through the Manchet valley
Climbing high above the Gorges de la Daille this trail is not recommended for those that suffer from vertigo.
Walk around the rugged alpine peak.
A short family friendly walk along the banks of the Isère.
Escape into the realm of ibex, chamois and marmots where the peace and tranquility will leave you wanting to stay the night at the nearby refuge.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
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.
Stylish and spacious chalet with spa, easy slope access and peaceful location close to the centre.
Chalet Genepy is located along the picturesque Chemin du Petit Alaska, a peaceful and charming hillside area offering breathtaking views over Val d'Isère.
Exceptional chalet with swimming pool, sauna and cave
Elegant catered chalet with hot tub, hammam and stylish interiors, just minutes from the slopes 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 chalet apartment is situated just a stone's throw from the Bellevarde Express giving you easy access to the whole of the Espace Killy ski area. It is perfect for those that want to catch the first lifts and take the last runs home at the end of the day.
Luxury catered chalet with hot tub, just minutes from the slopes and village centre.
Large 2 bedroom modern apartment located on the 2nd floor of central residence complete with a south facing balcony.
Perched at 1930m in the tranquil Le Fornet area of Val d’Isère, the luxuriously appointed and beautifully decorated Arolay Penthouse offers a unique alpine experience as one of the highest duplex penthouses in the French Alps.
Holiday rentals in Val d'Isere
Les Choucas is a fabulous residence in the heart of Val d'Isere. It is a short walk up to the piste and you are right in town, close to all amenities. However, noise is not a problem as the property is set back from the road.
Come and stay at the La Daille residence. Located at the entrance to Val d'Isère, it gives easy access to Val-d'Isère/Tignes and its 300 km of marked runs. Soak up the friendly atmosphere of the dynamic resort devoted 100% to winter sports.
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.
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.
This chalet-hotel is named after the Scandinavian goddess of ski and mountains, and offers a choice of apartments sleeping from 4 to 10 people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 company offers reliable private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val d'Isère. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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.
An exceptional apartment in a coveted location directly on the snow front.
Chalet with indoor swimming pool, hammam and sauna as well as separate mazot and outdoor Jacuzzi.
This ski in-ski out Chalet is located in the quiet hamlet of Le Chatelard.
Exquisite and exclusive new development of ski-in, ski out chalet-style apartments
In the popular and sunny area of La Legettaz, discover this beautiful ski in-ski out apartment.
Located in a small and exclusive residence, this beautiful modern 133.06 sqm apartment offers a perfect blend of luxury and comfort in the heart of Val d’Isère.
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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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