Vald'Isere Ski

One of the liveliest and best loved of the French ski resorts, Val d'Isere offers reliable snow, wide open spaces, infinitely varied terrain - and great nightlife. From a small farming village, Val d'Isere has evolved into an exciting, modern ski resort without losing any of its charm and atmosphere.  Both on and off the slopes Val d'Isere really does provide something for everyone.

Starting on the nursery slopes in the middle of the resort (where there is a children's toboggan run set to one side), beginners progress to easy runs in breathtaking scenery above the tree line.  Stronger performers have the vast Espace Killy with its modern lift system to explore, from the infamous bumps run on Solaise to the wide open pistes of the glacier at Fornet.  Off-piste enthusiasts are spoiled for choice, and with one of Val d'Isere's many off-piste specialist ski and snowboard schools you can combine guiding and instruction at an affordable price.

Back in the village there is a brand new Sports Centre with two swimming pools (one for children with slides and water fountains), a climbing wall, a gym, spa room with sauna, Turkish bath and two squash courts.  Your Val d'Isere lift pass gives you one free entry to the sports centre.  There is also a new outdoor ice rink and a cinema.  Once a week the centre of the village is pedestrianised and comes alive with evening entertainment, ice sculptors, music and fireworks.  Nightlife here starts early and finishes late with live music at the popular Moris Pub, and dancing till late at Dick's Tea Bar.

Your Val d'Isere lift pass gives you one free entry to the Sports Centre, and it really is well worth a visit if only for a Turkish bath to soothe those aching muscles.

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