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Visitor reviews for Val d'Isere Ski Resort

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• January 05, 2012
  Barry Allsuch from United Kingdom
  

  Have just returned from Val. Still one of my favourite ski areas. We actually stay in La Daille which is nice and quite in the evening.
  .Very lucky with weather, clear blue skies most of the time. Excellent link up with Tignes gives even the most energetic skier miles of pistes to explore. Love the easy blue down to Tignes Le Brevierre
  .At the other end of L'Espace Kiley, Le Fornet is still very quiet and has some lovely runs and fine views. Wish we could ski across to Italy which is only 2 or 3 kilometeres away. Maybe in the future.
  One word of caution, restaurant prices are quite mad £10 for a coke and a fruit tarte. One has to seriously consider taking out a packed lunch, especially if the weather is fine.
  Don't forget magnificent Oxygen indoor sports facility in the centre of town, with heated pools, saunas, steam rooms and sports facilities. Don't miss. Great for aching limbs.

• Val d'Isere Ratings

  Based on 14 votes. Vote

  Access: 4.0 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Val d'Isere.	Public Transport: 4.5 (1) There are no buses or taxis to Val d'Isere, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 4.6 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 4.5 (1) No places to stay in/near Val d'Isere, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 2.6 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 4.8 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Val d'Isere.
  Ski in/Ski out: 4.6 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Childcare: 3.9 (1) There are no child care facilities at Val d'Isere, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
  Snowsure: 4.7 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Val d'Isere is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.	Snowmaking: 4.2 (1) Val d'Isere relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
  Snow Grooming: 4.7 (1) There are no snow groomers at Val d'Isere, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Val d'Isere are groomed daily.	Shelter: 3.7 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Val d'Isere is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
  Nearby options: 3.5 (1) If snow conditions are poor at Val d'Isere, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.	Regional rating: 4.7 (1) Val d'Isere usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
  Lift Staff: 4.6 (1) The staff at Val d'Isere are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Val d'Isere are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.	Crowds/Queues: 4.1 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
  Ski Schools: 4.8 (1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.	Hire and Repairs: 4.9 (1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
  Variety of pistes: 4.8 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Val d'Isere has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.	Beginners: 4.0 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
  Intermediates: 4.6 (1) No intermediate terrain at Val d'Isere, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.	Advanced: 4.9 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
  Snow Park: 3.9 (1) Not even a kicker at Val d'Isere, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.	Off-piste: 4.6 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
  Cross-country: 3.1 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Val d'Isere, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.	Luge/Toboggan: 1.8 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Val d'Isere has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
  Mountain Dining: 3.8 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.	Eating: 4.7 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
  Apres-Ski: 4.6 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.	Other Sports: 4.6 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
  Entertainment: 3.9 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.	Winter Walks: 3.3 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
  Ski Pass Value: 4.1 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.	Value (National): 3.8 (1) Overall, Val d'Isere is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
  Value (Global): 3.9 (1) Overall, Val d'Isere is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

  Based on 14 votes. Vote

• December 15, 2011
  chris woolf from France
  

  Last day on the slopes at Val d'Isere and still snowing after it started 48 hours ago!
  Rode 'La Face' this morning and experienced over 45cm of fresh virgin snow all the way down! The whole resort is in good condition now for the next few weeks and there is another 55CM forecast over the next 24 hours!
  Coming back to Tignes in fives weeks, please save some for my return trip!

  Chris Woolf 15th Dec.

• December 13, 2011
  Chris Woolf from France
  

  Quick update for Val d'Isere

  Total white out at times for most of the day on Monday 12th Dec, however, the on-piste was like off-piste and the off-piste...well I thought I'd died and gone to heaven.

  This morning woke to up to very light cloud so the visibility was pretty good and the amount of powder was really good, there are still many pistes where rock and grass can be seen as the wind is just blowing it away.

  After lunch visibility dropped and the winds were quite strong, shutting off many lifts almost stranding us and a few hundred in Tignes, thankfully they reopened 'Tufs' to allow us back.

  Still many runs and lifts not open, but the snow has been falling from 2PM and looks to continue into the night, so hopefully another good day tomorrow!

• December 12, 2011
  chris Woolf from France
  

  Dec 2011

  First time here in Val d'Isere, so looking forward to learning about the area.

  Snow conditions pretty good however despite the bog dump last week some pistes wearing thin and rocks and grass exposed,. Around 60% of the runs open which is Ok as there aren't that many people on the slopes. More snow forecast for today but need several good dumps between now and Xmas to set up for the season.
  Some good off-piste to be had as the temperatures remain low, some hard crusty areas though.

  A down side, as a boarder there are quite a few flat areas which has caught myself and several others out including skiers so a lot of walking on the first day. Some of these areas can be conquered so long as you maintain a lot of speed!

  Getting ready for my third day here.

• December 07, 2011
  Dick richy from France
  

  I am currently working in Val. In the last few days we have had such a large dump of snow, far greater than the stats say.
  The resort is now the winter wonderland it should be.
  Powder everywhere, the mountain is open more and more each day. It's going to be one hell of a season!
  Anyone who says the nightlife in St Anton is better has clearly never been here. It's an amazing resort with piste and off-piste to suit every level.
  Looking forward to the park opening soon!!

• November 28, 2011
  sittingbull from United Kingdom
  

  Val has always been nice to arrive in, but also nice to leave now days.

  I have skied most on offer, on and off piste. Superb itineraries in the right condition, possibly the best, piste accessed in the world.

  I last went to Val in 2010 and was disappointed. There is money grabbing atmosphere. The expense has gone too far for the average punter.

  Prefer Austria nowdays (Mayrhofen/Ischgl) where at least they seem to respect the punter's value for money with equal customer service.

  If Val don't watch it it will join the similar demise of Courcheval and the top Swiss resorts. Affordability is set to return with vengeance in my opinion.

• October 11, 2011
  Sam from United Kingdom
  

  I went about half way through April 2011 where the snow was fine from above 2000m (only slightly above resort level) if a bit icy.
  A warning to beginners: some blues can be quite steep so be careful.
  Val d'Isere has lots of ski runs and it is a very enjoyable place for people of all ability (if you know which runs to go on) and although it is expensive, it is the only resort that I want to go back to next year.

• August 29, 2011
  Sarah Porter from United Kingdom
  

  I have just booked my ski hols to Val d'Isere, no snow yet! I am going in January and will be staying with Scott Dunn. I have been to Val d'Isere many times, a wonderful place. I have booked ski lessons on another off piste ski course with Martin Mckay Skiiing, skimckay.com, great instructor. I can't rate this resort enough especially after the world championships in 2009 with lots of little upgrades here and there. Roll on 2012! (I commute to Val d'Isere privately from Geneva).

• May 22, 2011
  rl from United Kingdom
  

  Went back again this year and the 7 and 9 year olds skied the whole area. Mid April was slushy at the bottom but higher up was awesome. Both girls did both glaciers with 1km plus vertical drop runs after. Going back next year to explore the west side of Tignes. That will be the third year based in Val d'Isere and still haven't skied the whole area, enough said...

• February 28, 2011
  Spec from United Kingdom
  

  Went to Val d'Isere first week of January 2011. Great resort has everything an intermediate and above needs.

  Beginners beware of how the slopes are graded, a lot of the greens are blues, but you can find the greens with a bit of help - I would suggest the Solaise area and part of the Tranquil area. Lift system is good for beginners as you don't need to ski back into resort. Reason I know this is that I took my daughters who found it harder than skiing in La Plagne. I can recommend Evolution 2 for lessons as they were with them all week and improved immensely.

  Fornet is a great area to ski as no-one goes there and when it snows, also it's a must to try the scare chair ie the Lessieres Express which goes into it - it's just like a roller coaster.

  As for it being expensive you just need to know where to eat and drink but if you've been waiting for it all year then why bother going if you're gonna cut back.

  The best pubs are Cafe Face due to beer costs and Le Petit Danois which is also does good food and the bar staff. Also the Moris Bar is a good one with it's happy hour and band and live footy.

  For me it's not as good as the 3 Valleys for Beginners but it is for the Intermediates, it's party scene / apres ski is not as good as St Anton but it is still good for a night out.

  Just beware of the paths as we were told by our rep the Local Mayor likes Val D to look like a winter wonderland, therefore none of the paths are kept clear of ice and he has fresh snow dumped on the roads - skiers in boots or in general beware.

• January 07, 2011
  Joe from France
  

  Val d'Isere could be a great place for skiing, the major problem is that people outside from France think that they are in their own country.
  So if you are from Russia or UK, remember that you are in the French Alps and you have to respect it.

  tx

• May 01, 2010
  rl from United Kingdom
  

  Top of the range, ski esprit for third year, wife and daughters (6 and 8) all on third week of skiing at Val d'Isere. Skied La Plagne peviously but skiing in Val is on a different level. Me very experienced intermediate, girls all coming on well and skiing here is so varied and extensive that we all had a great time. Already booked again for 2011.

• February 27, 2010
  Bozorgzadegan Abbas from Iran, Islamic Republic of
  

  Is there anybody to invite me to Val d'Isere for alpine ski? I would like to see there, and get actual sende about what I have read through resort reviews! Thanks and remain...

  [note from the editor: this post shall remain on the site for a short period. It is not a review of a resort but I do hope a response is generated.]

• January 18, 2010
  Andy Moore from Afghanistan
  

  Just returned from Val (Val d'Isere) and must say the skiing experience here is still one of the best in the Alps. As an ex-racer I skied all over Europe in the 70s and have revisted many since to see them at a slower pace. Anyone who is advanced will immediately appreciate Val for its 10%+ black runs and tons of off-piste skiing. The powder here can be deep and 'dusty', (as it is right now) particularly off the top T-bar on the Le Fornet side and off the top 'old' charlift on the Tignes side (sign-posted as servicing a steep off-piste area) - [not true actually].

  One needs only a few days to learn the lay of the land to figure out where to deviate from runs to access powder, often untouched days after a snowfall. The funicular from Tignes offers one of the best easy to imtermediate skiing at one go in the Alps... the funicular (Standseilbahn or train) takes you up a whopping 1000 meters or more to stunning col at the foot of the Grande Motte where you can ski down non-stop for 15-20 minutes on packed powder runs to the tunnel entrance. So after reading about the crowded icy ski outs from other contributors this is the place for you. Or you can continue from the col up the Grande Motte to the 3456 meter level and ski a great intermediate to advanced 'freeway' down groomed or non-groomed runs to the col or off to the right down int/adv run to a chair (and it's true that easy runs can become more difficult, in spite of its designation).

  As one contributor pointed out it is true that the Austrian 'gemutlichkeit' will impress you more than what passes as French service (charming as the language and culture are), and the high-speed lifts of Switzerland are superior to its neighbours chairs and T-bars..., as is the case with costs where Val (Val d'Isere) is definitely at the upper end of the scale (generalizations, but true). But from a skiing perspective you'll find it hard to beat the quality of snow and massive area to explore of Val, particularly if you explore beyond Tignes down the valley with a guide.

  I don't plug anyone or any establishment; there are plenty of sites to find out where the best places to eat and stay are. Suffice it to say you do still pay 14% tax in restaurants (it was not rolled back as of Jan 17 2010 as one contributor had hoped for) and reservations are needed at the good ones. Quality and variety of food varies a lot, but most have a nice French style alpine ambience. Do your homework on restaurants as there are a few fabulous establishments that are a must visit.

  Get out and walk through the old town at night... it can be magical. Walk up to Le Fornet (don't take the bus). Walk back to Val on the mountain trail that starts on the other side of the bridge (over the gorge).

  As a world traveller (from North America, Asia, Australia, Middle East) you may also be less than thrilled to find out how over-run Val (Val d'Isere) is now with one nationality. In my week here this time (less so in the past) I was rarely in the company of French/German/Italian speakers. For me, riding lifts, being in restaurants, and sharing the breakfast room day after day overwhelmingly with one nationality/language/culture in a French resort makes me want to travel to Whistler, Mont St Anne, Aspen, Vail, Lebanon, or Slovenia to slip into another world. What most people don't know is that the Eurostar from London travels directly to Bourg St Maurice (closest train station), and when it pulls in the cultural lanscape changes considerably. All resorts have changed this way to some extent, but Val And St Anton have been most affected. If you are looking for a more cosmopolitan continental European skiing experience and want excellent skiing then Verbier, Saas Fee/Zermatt, Sella Ronde/Val Gardena/Alta Badia are a few great locations.

  But if skiing is your passion, and you have the time, ability and money, then the huge resort of Val (Val d'Isere) is one of the best in the world (Quatre Vallee [Verbier...], Trois Vallee [Val Thorens...], St Anton/Lech-Zurs/Rendel/Stuben, St Moritz/Corvatsch..., and Saas Fee... being the other European mega-areas).

• December 30, 2009
  Dave Jones from United Kingdom
  

  I skied Val d'Isere for a week, for the 1st time last season and stayed with a company called YSE, (they were superb). I'm returning again this year on the 24th Jan (straight after a week at Verbier), how lucky am I? Also skied Whistler last year. I’ve skied 3V's many times, Chamonix twice and La Plagne. Out of all of them I just loved Val d'Isere! Chamonix comes close but is poorly linked with lots of bus rides, 3V after a while is a bit boring. Long chair rides at La Plagne. The town in Val is great, brilliant nightlife and the slopes are amazing, all easily accessible and clearly marked with some awesome red and black pistes, loved The Face. I would say I believe there are better places to learn to ski, some of the runs have unexpected steep sections. We had some beginners with us last year and they were nervous of trying new blue runs that they hadn't skied already (For example the blue back into Le Forner). It is, however, one of the best places in the world for a competent skier. It really does have everything!! IMHO bien sûr!! Bon Ski toute le monde…..

• October 06, 2009
  Michelle from United Kingdom
  

  For me, Val (Val d'Isere) has to be my favourite ski resort in the Alps, just pipping Zermatt. We've been twice now and it just seems to tick all the boxes. Can't wait to go back. Just booked for January to La Gelinotte (ski power), and would recommend it after a great trip last year. Now I'm praying for snow as good as last year.

  The resort is beautiful and has a real buzz about it. Great Bars, restaurants and shopping - don't miss Banana Bar, just off the slopes for Apres, which has an amazing atmosphere and also does great Tex-Mex food.

  As for the skiing, we just find it faultless as intermediates. The variety and sheer extent of the slopes at Val d'Isere is amazing, and the lift system seemed excellent when we were there in March, with no sign of queues. I would definitely recommend getting the full Espace ski pass though; it gives you so much more skiing for a few extra euros.

  Some of the restaurants and bars are really quite expensive but I've read that they could be getting cheaper this year because the French have stopped charging VAT in restaurants, to encourage spending; fingers crossed. To save money, we always ate lunch in the village which was a bit cheaper and got a good deal on our hotel which included dinner.

  All in all, I would thoroughly recommend Val d'Isere.

• March 25, 2009
  David from United Kingdom
  

  I have just returnd from Val d'Isere where I experienced a wonderful few days off-piste with an instructor named Martin Mckay. He took me off-piste and we mainly climbed for 2 days on skiing skins. Martin led myself and my friend off-piste at Val d'Isere to ski fresh snow.
  David James.

• March 04, 2009
  Duncan from United Kingdom
  

  Visited Val (Val d'Isere) for the first time this year. It was 1 week after a trip to the 3 valleys with fantastic snow. Some say that Val is expensive but it is nothing like the inflated prices of the 3 valleys where it is typical to pay 19e for 'spag bol' as opposed to 10 in the Val/Tignes area. Having skied the so called 'big ones' I would rate Val (Val d'Isere) as good if not better than most with less queuing and great off-piste; so easily accessible. As for beginners, Tignes area is better but not as good as Alpe D'Huez but for the more adventurous it is a must. I will certaintly return again and put Val d'Isere at the top of my hit list.

• February 19, 2009
  Hoover from United Kingdom
  

  Having skied in Val (Val d'Isere) a few times and the 3V a few more times over the last 10 years or so I would say that if the most important criterion in choosing a resort is a wide choice of high quality restaurants then go to Meribel or Courchevel but if you want almost guaranteed good snow, freedom from lift queues even at half-term, variety of runs, easily accessible off-piste, choice of excellent ski schools (we have found TDC and Oxygen to be particularly good) and friendly locals then it's Val (Val d'Isere) every time.
  Mountain restaurant prices can be painful but you can always eat more at breakfast & dinner and skip lunch until the exchange rate improves.

• February 15, 2009
  TJ from United Kingdom
  

  Evolution2 is a big black dog with saucers for eyes seemingly
  devouring the very Alps themselves; it has a string of money tied to
  it's tale.
  The quality of instruction: ordinary.
  The price: above average.
  Their attitude to customer satisfaction: poor.
  You have a choice, don't choose Evolution2.

• January 30, 2009
  Helen from United Kingdom
  

  Val d'Isere has something for everyone: skiing; there are plenty of wide inviting runs for beginners, all be it that runs back to the village can be demanding. There are plenty of lifts at Val d'Isere and a bubble as an alternative and the bus system around the resort is great for tired kids. Advanced skiers can be challenged on a huge number of blacks and off-piste (with gudes) and having been twice a year for the last 5+ years I am still finding new runs or new routes to take me from La Fornet over to Tignes and down to to Tignes Le Brevier. There are routes and runs that accommodate a party that includes overconfident 18 year olds to 73 year olds all able to ski over a wide area without having to go up and down the same area each day. Ski schools are all great; we have always used Exolution2 who have taken my kids from beginner to off-piste. They all speak great English and kids can stay for lunch which can be booked on an ad-hoc basis. The instructors know that it is important that the kids have fun (mine demand ski lessons.) Mountain restaurants are not cheap, if you opt for a table service restaurant but there are some that are worth the expense. Signal is a favorite of ours (table service upstairs, which you must book for as it's so popular and self service down stairs). It serves great food and has very friendly staff. Clochetons has an open fire that meat is cooked on and a fab terrace on a sunny day. Trifollet always has a great 'plat de jour' (lamb shank last time we went) and great Pizza for the kids. There are other self serve options that are cheaper. At night there are a number of restaurants to choose from - my top 3 would be Casserolle, La Luge and La Becca (at Lassinant) but there are plenty of others to choose from. Bars are numerous and, for "oldies" at the Blizzard hotel bar, David serves great cocktails in mellow surroundings. A visit to Val d'Isere is not complete without a visit to the patissier "Chevallot" on the main street for a coffee and cake or if self catering a whole tart for dessert. Expensive but worth it. As you may have gathered, I am a Val fan, I am looking forward to my next trip in March.

• January 20, 2009
  Richard from United Kingdom
  

  Poor lifts? Poorly connected? What? Amongst my friends and most off-piste written guides etc, the connections and lifts (at Val d'Isere) are widely regarded as being among the best in the Alps. The valid criticisms are for things like the lack of truly challenging steep pistes (more than made up for, in my opinion, by the easily accessible off-piste over several mountains). It can be done on a budget. Self catering accommodation is widespread and the supermarkets offer fantastic produce at a fair price for somewhere up a mountain. I've skied probably 200 days in the last 10 years and Val (Val d'Isere) is still one of my favourites; shaded by St Anton for it's party atmosphere. As for the valleys, well the slush of Meribel, the prices and the horrible Russian rudeness of Courchevel and the just plain ugliness of Val Thorens keep me away after I had learned to ski well. 3 valley skiing is like motorboating rather than sailing. You can go for long distances, get to different places, but it's not that pleasant doing so and all there is to do when you get there is come back again.

• January 05, 2009
  David from United Kingdom
  

  Just returned from Val d'Ripoff; luckily reasonable snow just about made up for long queues, poorly linked and generally aging and slow lifts, now have popeye arms from all the poleing that is part and parcel of this over rated and vastly over priced resort.
  Also, anyone considering using Ski France LTD and their appalling View Village Club Chalet, please don't. Companies like this deserve to go out of business for the singular lack of service they provide. I have never in 20+ years of skiing heard any staff so disgruntled with their lot, but at least they were not paying for the disgusting experience of staying in this filthy dump. If you have booked already, seek your money back as this place is the pits.
  Go to Canada or USA for an entirely better holiday.
  Regards

• November 05, 2008
  Emma from United Kingdom
  

  This is such a great resort that I have decided to whisk my primiary aged son out of UK school & send him to the local French school so we can enjoy a whole season out here!Despite comments below the local French are friendly as long as you make a little effort to converse with them in French and smile! The skiing area is vast and offers something for all levels once you get up the mountain. I am not a great skier but Progression Ski and Snowboard school have been brilliant at boosting my confidence and improving my technique. My son also skis like a demon thanks to them. Snowberry offer the best rental service. Both of the latter are run by Brits (you can see why the French get annoyed!). If you want to ski then Val d'Isere is the place to be - just remember the world championships are on 2-15 Feb 2009 !

• October 31, 2008
  Phuqnose from United Kingdom
  

  OK, this is not a cheap resort, but look carefully at the displayed menus first. The pizza cafes are usually the best bet. Check out the 'happy hours' this can make a big difference. Book your ski hire with snowrental.net and get 40% off-same shops, better deal.Ref the lack of 'loos' - why do you think the piste is yellow near the lift summits? Val D'Isere really needs to move into the 3rd millenium on this one and catch up with 3V and Megeve. Plan ahead, good luck.

• September 05, 2008
  will from United Kingdom
  

  Exellent resort all round although some of the pistes can become very icy and difficult for beginners

• June 26, 2008
  Martin from United Kingdom
  

  Some really good skiing and a huge area with the link to Tignes. My only complaint was how unfreindly many of the French people are. The instructors seemed fine and offered very good tuition, but the bar and restaurant staff were genuinely rude. Also the prices in Val d'Isere are very high. Les Arcs would offer a better all round holiday at lower prices also not as far to travel from the airport or trains. I am surprised that France is such a popular destination with Brits when Austria is far more freindly with a great atmosphere and Italy is great fun for less money.

• April 09, 2008
  Dawn Thompson from United Kingdom
  

  My holiday to Val d'Isere was out of this world. However, my only advice to anyone visiting this resort is to stay clear of the LE SIGNAL mountain restaurant based in Le Fornet. This restaurant was recommended to me by a chalet host who must have clearly been delusional, as the lunch I endured there was over priced and the food distinctly average! To add insult to injury the staff were extremely impolite!! Later on during the same afternoon skiing I made a toilet stop at Le Signal restaurant and was told I was not allowed to use the toilets as they were for customers only! Attempting to explain that I had eaten there earlier on failed to allow me entry and I was abruptly asked to leave and use ‘zee public toilets’. There were only ONE set of public toilets in Le Fornet and these were out of order – I was not impressed. Skiers - stay away from this awful restaurant!

• March 02, 2008
  Jessica Hamble from United Kingdom
  

  Thanks snow-forecast.com. Just been to Val d'Isere; great snow considering it has not snowed for a while. I had a brill time skiing. I joined an off-piste private ski lesson with Martin Mckay Skiing >>> skimckay.com. Great instructor, I highly advise anyone going to Val to book ski lessons with Martin Mckay. GREAT RESORT!!
  Jessica H.

• January 11, 2008
  makis tektiridis from Greece
  

  Val is great.
  I hope the resort will change name, and called after my visit TEKTRIDISLAND