Why Ski in Val D’Isere in the Northern Alps
One of Europe’s most celebrated skiing areas, Val d’Isre brags 396 kilometers of skiing pistes. The ski season gets going in early November and ends in the start of May. The high altitude purpose built French village provides everything for you. Val d’Isere stretches down the valley from La Daille as far as Le Fornet with the focus and the apres ski in the centre Val d’Isere. This clustering of appealing luxury chalets contain dapper boutiques many of which have sprung up since Val d’Isere was chosen for the Winter Olympics.
Split into 3 different areas the town has many slopes for all levels. It has a great snow record, the resort is massively fashionable amidst pro boarders and piste hungry intermediates, but you don’t need to be especially adventurous to love what is on offer. It is easy to why umpteen English are drawn to the mountain, with its exciting nightlife and the choice of entertainment on offer, furthermore the near proximity of Tignes allows you to venture out to less busy climes if it all gets too much.
Pros
A superior night-life in the French Alps. Everybody understands English. Comfortable entrance to both Val d’Isre and Tignes known as the Espace Killy ski area. There’s lots of cars and though there are many buses in the day, dedicated apres skiers had better aim to be within a short distance from the centre.
Cons
Pricy. Hectic and very popular with the English, thus not for holiday makers anticipating a classic French ski town to relish a relaxing skiing holiday. Many ski lifts can shut in bad weather conditions. Some difficult blue and green trails.
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