How big is Val d'Isère?
Val d'Isère has 300 pistes served by 39 lifts — 2nd for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 12th of the 15.
Val d'Isère resort guide
Savoie, France
Legendary World Cup venue with challenging terrain and vibrant après-ski scene
Val d'Isère at a glance
300
Pistes
39
Lifts
3,456m
Top
1,850m
Base
1,606m
Vertical
TRN
Nearest airport, 59 km
25% beginner40% intermediate35% advanced
Val d'Isère is famous for hosting World Cup races and offers some of the most challenging skiing in the French Alps.
Your questions about Val d'Isère, answered
How high is Val d'Isère?
The lifts run from 1850m at the base to 3456m at the top, a vertical of 1606m. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 3rd highest, with the 9th biggest vertical.
A base above 1,800m is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.
Is Val d'Isère good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Val d'Isère split 25% beginner, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
For off-piste, our guide documents 7 zones at Val d'Isère, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Val d'Isère?
Over the last ten winters Val d'Isère has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 12 November to 7 June, about 209 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 192cm, 95cm of new snow and 4.7 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Val d'Isère?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Turin (TRN), Italy, 59km away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY) is 87km, Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 88km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Val d'Isère?
A 6-day adult Val d'Isère–Tignes costs €468 for 2026/27, or €78 a day. For value it ranks 11th of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Val d'Isère
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- TurinTRN59 km · major airport
- Annecy MeythetNCY87 km
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF88 km
Travel time to Val d'Isère
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Turin (TRN)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 918 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 15m · 80 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 5m
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 781 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 117 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 30m
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 798 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 119 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 30m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Val d'Isère lift pass 2026/27
€4686-day adult Val d'Isère–Tignes · ≈£402
€78 per day · 3.8 km of piste per € · #11 of 15 for value in France
79value scoreGreat value
Val d'Isère piste map
The official Val d'Isère piste map, published by Tignes / Val d'Isère. This map covers the joint Tignes-Val d'Isère map. It shows every run, lift and sector across 300 pistes served by 39 lifts, from 1,850m at the base to 3,456m at the top.
Always check the resort's live piste status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and off-piste terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Val d'Isère
- Excellent snow record and high altitude
- Challenging terrain for advanced skiers
- Part of Espace Killy ski area
- Great off-piste opportunities
- Lively après-ski scene
- Modern lift infrastructure
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Limited beginner terrain
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Weather can be challenging
- Limited tree skiing
- Requires advanced skills for most terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Val d'Isère by ability
Beginners
Val d'Isère has limited beginner terrain and is not ideal for beginners. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Intermediates
Intermediate skiers will find some good terrain at Val d'Isère, particularly in the Solaise area, but the resort is primarily known for its advanced skiing.
Advanced
Val d'Isère is a paradise for advanced skiers! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and access to the entire Espace Killy area.
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Official resort website: valdisere.com
More on Val d'Isère
- Val d'Isère snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Val d'Isère snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Val d'Isère lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Val d'Isère off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Val d'Isère off-piste guidesMountain guides and schools offering off-piste, touring and heli-skiing here.
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Val d'Isère
Distances are straight-line, not by road.