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.
Val d'Isere Snow Report: 12th December 2014
The link to Tignes will be opening via the Col de Fresse tomorrow
When I first turned up to resort almost a week ago, I knew there wouldn't be much snow, but there was honestly none at resort level! Le Face was an unrecognisable bare mountain face looking very sad without snow. But fear not if you have booked an early season ski holiday. Since I have been in resort, the snow has fallen and it is now beginning to look like the world renowned ski resort that it is!
Over the past few days it has sprinkled with snow, just about enough to cover the resort. The bulk of the first guests arrive this weekend and will be pleasantly surprised as we are due at least 10cm on Sunday and even more going into next week.
The Fornet glacier has been open for almost 2 weeks, and I hear there is at least 30cm at the top. The rest of the Fornet up until the mid point is also open and the snow cannons have been working hard to fill in the gaps. The Solaise cable car and chairlift is open and you can ski to the mid point also. The reason for this is due to the snow factory used for the cannons, it is the biggest and most efficient in Europe, and with the snow cannons in full use it means that Val D'isere has more skiing currently, then anywhere else in the Alps!
With the snow falling the lifts are gradually opening, 24/87 ski lifts in the Espace Killy are currently open. This does mean that the skiing areas are busy and queue times for lifts are a little longer than usual.
I have just been told that from today the Bellvarde ski area will be open and will be accessible from the Olympic cable car. The lift office have also just announced that from tomorrow the link to Tignes will also be opening via the Col de Fresse.
There is already a lot happening in town. Bars and clubs all seem to be open, and have had some good DJs playing already - Ed Solo and Ben Pearce to name a few. Cocorico has its opening night tonight. If you have visited Val before then it was previously called Le Chalet but has had a revamp and lots more decking(!), and will open as a 'cool' apres bar.
The leisure centre is looking like the place to be on bad snow days. A new addition to this year is a tight rope in the main pool. We watched a guy walk over it backwards the other day – very impressive!
With the snow set to get even better this weekend, it is good news all round and I look forward to seeing the home runs open, and watching people ski down Le face from my chalet.
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Ski Hire in Val d'Isere
Ski Hire in Val d'Isere
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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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Ski Republic Village
Val d’Isère Village ski hire shop is ideally situated in the centre of the village, next to the ski schools and the lift pass office and being directly on the snow front it is ski-in, ski-out!
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Val Ski Shop
Jean-Marie and Benjamin and team with over 20 years of experience, offer you a warm welcome to their store Val Ski Shop, a large modern ski shop.
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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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Snowberry Slopeside
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Val d'Isere? Just visit the Skiset Snowberry Slopeside store!
Ski Schools in Val d'Isere
Ski School Lessons in Val d'Isere
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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 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
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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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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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
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.
Airport Transfers in Val d'Isere
Transfers for Val d'Isere
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Private airport transfers
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.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers reliable private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val d'Isère. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Shared airport transfers
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.
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Private and shared airport transfers
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.
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Shared bus airport transfers
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.
Winter Things To Do in Val d'Isere
Wintersport Things To Do in Val d'Isere
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Helicopter tours
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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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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Heliskiing/boarding
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.
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Dog Sledding
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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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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Snowmobiling
Passenger or driver, it’s up to you to decide!
