Val d'Isere, France

Val d’Isere well deserves its ranking as one of the world’s top ski resorts: it has fabulous skiing, a great ski infrastructure, buzzing atmosphere, lively après ski and nightlife, as well as numerous activities to enjoy on and off the piste.

Ski Beat’s Chalet Cristal is in an excellent location only 150m from the Daille telecabine, the “Funival”, and the Etroits Chairlift - these three lifts give easy access to the Espace Killy which is one of the largest and most varied ski areas integrating Val d`Isere and Tignes.  The "Funival", a high speed funicular carries skiers in just a few minutes from 1785m to the top of Bellevarde (2827m) and the Famous mountain restaurant/bar “Folie Douce”: at the end of a perfect day’s skiing remember to save enough energy to dance on the tables!    Whether you enjoy experiencing Michelin starred food, being pampered, famous après ski or a relaxing evening in front of a log fire, Chalet Cristal and La Daille has all this to offer and more…

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Val d'Isere snow record

Val d'Isere has one of the best snow records of any ski resort in Europe. Almost all skiing in the combined Val d'Isere and Tignes ski area is above 1800m, additionally there are two glaciers ensuring that skiing is available throughout the ski season.

Skiing in Val d'Isere

Val d'Isere is well known for providing a huge variety of skiing particularly for off-piste and the more advanced skier. It is less well known for the large areas that are suited to less experienced skiers and beginners: there are several ski runs above Solaise and more above la Daille. Val d'Isere is sometimes not recommended for beginner skiers, however this is probably due to the steeper runs that lead back to the village: at the end of the day beginners might be better off taking a telecabine down from the higher slopes. For a detailed review of each ski run in Val d'Isere see our Val d'Isere piste guide.

Snowboarders in Val d'Isere have the benefit of snowparks and half pipes at various locations in the Val d'Isere and Tignes ski areas.

Val d'Isere chalets

Chalet Cristal is a magnificent ski chalet consisting of five beautifully appointed chalet apartments. Chalet Cristal was specifically designed for catered chalet parties and was built to high quality specifications. Ski Beat has installed Wi-Fi internet access for guests to use. All five chalets in Val d'Isere offer views of the pistes opposite La Daille including the bottom of the world famous "OK" piste, the home of the World Cup downhill "Premier Neige" which is run most Decembers in Val d'Isere.

Val d'Isere nightlife

The heart of Val d'Isere dates back to the 13th Century.There has been a significant level of development in recent years with all new buildings finished in wood, slate and local stone creating an attractive and vibrant modern ski resort. Enjoy exploring the centre of Val d'Isere, which is partially pedestrianised, and discover what makes the apres-ski as famed as the skiing. There is something here for everyone, from brasseries to piano bars, from pizza to gourmet restaurants. The famous Dick's T-bar and the Cafe Face, along with many other popular haunts, are open late into the night for those who have the energy.

Childcare in Val d'Isere:

Ski Beat does not offer its childcare services in Val d'Isere; we offer childcare and creche services in three resorts.

Other ski resorts offered: Les Arcs, Meribel, La Tania,La Plagne & La Rosiere