Among Europe’s most celebrated snowboarding towns, Val d’Isre touts 372 kilometers of pistes. The season gets going in mid November and ends in mid May. The high altitude purpose built French village caters for all your needs. Val d’Isere unfolds along the valley from La Daille until Le Fornet with the buzzing centre in Val Village. The cluster of cute houses contain chic shops most of which have appeared since the resort was chosen for the Winter Olympics.

Split into three different areas Val d’Isre has plenty of slopes for all levels. Val d’Isere has a fab historical snow record, the domain is hugely popular among pro boarders and mileage hungry intermediates, on the other hand you do not have to be particularly advanced to enjoy what’s there. It is easy to why umpteen British are drawn to the town, with its famous nightlife and the choice of amusement on offer, but the close proximity of Tignes permits you to venture out to less busy climes if it all becomes all too much.



Pros


A superb night out in France. Easily accessible from Geneva airport. Everybody understands English. Quick entrance to both Val d’Isre and Tignes known collectively as the the Espace Killy skiing area. There’s lots of traffic and whilst there are many buses during the day, committed party animmals ought aim to be within a short distance from the centre.



Cons


Overpriced. Hectic and fashionable with English skiers, and so not for those wanting a classic French resort to relish a stress free trip. Many skiing lifts can shut in inclement weather conditions. Some difficult blue and green trails.

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