Thrills and adrenaline highs in Val d'Isère
Val d'Isère is known as a legendary mountain playground for good reason.
Val d’Isère’s legendary mountain terrain makes it one of the Alps’ ultimate adventure destinations, with endless ways to explore its dramatic landscapes. From world-class freeride and gravity sports to high-altitude challenges, water-based activities and aerial adventures, there’s something to suit every ability and level of experience.
Val d’Isère is legendary for its off-piste terrain, with the Espace Killy offering steep faces, powder bowls and challenging descents. Local ski guides can take experienced riders beyond the pistes, helping them safely discover some of the Alps’ most iconic freeride terrain.
For a quieter side of the mountains, ski touring and splitboarding allow you to leave the lifts behind and explore untouched alpine landscapes. Guided trips offer expert route knowledge, safety advice and access to spectacular terrain around Val d’Isère and the surrounding peaks.
Val d’Isère offers climbing experiences throughout the year, from outdoor rock routes and Via Ferrata to winter ice climbing on frozen waterfalls. Guided sessions provide the equipment and expertise needed to explore the resort’s cliffs and alpine terrain safely.
For the ultimate big-mountain experience, heliskiing gives experienced skiers and snowboarders access to remote alpine terrain beyond the resort. With helicopter drops into spectacular backcountry locations and expert guides leading the descent, it’s a chance to experience untouched snow and incredible scenery.
This ski school is a reputable ski school offering highly rated off-piste guiding and clinics.
Passenger or driver, it’s up to you to decide!
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.
A private ski or snowboard session for all ability levels – on and off-piste. It’s all about fun, improvement and discovering new off piste terrain.
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
They offer some of the best ski-guiding in Val d'Isère.
The glacier-fed rivers around Val d’Isère provide the perfect setting for white water rafting, with the Haute-Isère offering thrilling rapids and spectacular scenery. Guided trips range from family-friendly descents to more challenging routes for those looking for a bigger adrenaline rush.
For a more immersive river adventure, hydrospeed puts you right in the action as you navigate the currents using a float, fins and the power of the river. The Haute-Isère’s rapids create an exciting experience for those wanting a more physical challenge.
Canyoning around Val d’Isère combines swimming, jumping, natural water slides and abseiling through mountain gorges. Guided trips take you into wild alpine landscapes, where rivers and waterfalls become a natural playground for an unforgettable summer adventure.
Canoe rafting offers a fun way to experience the white waters around Val d’Isère, combining the stability of an inflatable canoe with the excitement of river navigation. Guided descents adapt to conditions and ability levels, making it accessible for a range of adventurers.
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.
Val d’Isère’s high-altitude terrain makes it a fantastic destination for mountain biking, with a varied network of downhill, enduro and cross-country trails across the Espace Killy. Riders can explore around 150km of routes, from flowing forest tracks and alpine singletrack to technical descents and challenging rocky sections. The Bike Park offers purpose-built trails with berms and features for all levels, while the surrounding mountains provide endless opportunities for experienced riders to push themselves. Bike hire, safety equipment and local guides are available throughout the resort, helping visitors discover the best trails and hidden corners of the valley.
From the end of June to the first week in September, Val d'Isère opens up its lifts for mountain biking and joins up with neighbouring Tignes to make one huge bike park, and the best thing is it's all free.
Here you'll find all kinds of routes, from picturesque valley and wooded rides to more exposed ridge lines and descents to the valley floor.
There are a handful of easy trails for beginner mountain bikers or those looking to learn a few skills before venturing onto some of the harder trails.
A number of blue trails are dotted about the Val d'Isère bike park, on both sides of the valley.
The black mountain bike trails in Val d'Isère bike park are split into two categories: Expert and Elite. They're only to be ridden by the most competent of bikers, with the skills to handle them.
Step up your game on some more technically challenging red trails in Val d'Isère and Tignes bike parks, which you can connect to easily via the lifts.
Take to the skies above Val d’Isère with a tandem paragliding flight and enjoy a completely different perspective of the resort. With no previous experience required, it’s an accessible way to soar above the mountains and take in panoramic views of the Tarentaise Valley.
See the scale of the surrounding Alps from a completely different viewpoint with a scenic helicopter flight. Perfect for families, groups or non-skiers, these flights showcase the dramatic peaks, glaciers and valleys surrounding Val d’Isère.
Experience the mountains after dark on a snowmobile adventure through Val d’Isère’s winter landscape. Whether driving or riding as a passenger, it’s a fun way to explore snowy terrain and add some extra excitement away from the ski slopes.
Try your hand at one of the most unique winter sports with a biathlon session combining cross-country skiing and target shooting. Suitable for beginners and experienced athletes alike, it’s a fun challenge requiring both endurance and precision.
Try a different way to explore the winter mountains with a guided electric mountain bike ride on snow. These unique excursions allow riders to discover snowy trails and alpine landscapes beyond the traditional ski experience.
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.
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.
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.
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
Walking, hiking and trail running in Val d’Isère offer a chance to experience the mountains at their most spectacular, with hundreds of kilometres of trails through alpine meadows, forests and high-altitude landscapes. Set beside the Vanoise National Park, the resort is surrounded by dramatic peaks, lakes and panoramic viewpoints. From gentle family walks to challenging summit hikes and demanding trail runs, there are routes for every level. Local guides can help you discover hidden paths, while organised trail experiences provide expert support for those wanting to explore Val d’Isère’s incredible mountain terrain on foot.
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.
A short family friendly walk along the banks of the Isère.
Walk around the rugged alpine peak.
Climbing high above the Gorges de la Daille this trail is not recommended for those that suffer from vertigo.
A short and scenic walk through the Manchet valley
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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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