Val d'Isere, France
Driving directions
From Lyon take the A43 to Albertville, then onto Moutiers, then the D902 to Bourg-St-Maurice continue to Tignes and then on to Val d'Isere. Total 220km
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Flying
Fly to Geneva (180km) 2 1/2 hours transfer time. Chambéry nearest airport 130km away.
By bus/coach
Autocars Martin run a bus service from Bourg-St-Maurice to Val d'isire about 10 times a day and costs 11.70 euros. Tel: 04.7907.0449 www.autocars-martin.com Taxi: +33 4 7906 0250
By train
TGV & Eurostar train services go to Bourg-St-Maurice, 40minutes away.
Address
Tourist Office
BP 228 - 73 155 Val d'Isère cedex
Tel.: + 33 4 79 06 06 60
Fax : + 33 4 79 06 04 56
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to May
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 97
Cable cars: 4
Gondolas: 4
Chair lifts: 46
Drag lifts: 41
Other lifts: 2 funiculars
Max people per hour: 12,000
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 140
Total ride area: 186miles (300km)
Longest run: 5.5km
Top lift: 3450m
Vertical drop: 1900m
First lift: 1550m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 59%
Red runs: 30%
Black runs: 11%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Full Espace Killy
Half-day 30 euros
1 Day pass 41 euros
6 days 197.5 euros
Season 957 euros
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 6m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 15%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
ESF and some Brit based schools
Snowboard Hire:
lots of hire shops
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
In Italy but can fly out of val d'isere
Snowmobiles:
Yes
Further information
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Summary
Great mountain, expensive town. Overall, Val d'Isere has something for everyone. There's varying terrain for all abilities, some great off-piste and a good snow record but be ready to pay for it. They take card and cash, don't you worry.
MONEY WISE: Dear but if you got the cash, do it.
Terrain & parks
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 2
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 2
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes
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