Home to our flagship Neilson Hotel La Tovière, Val d'Isère is just as good for those who love to ski hard and party hard as it is for those who like to take it easy. Forming one-half of the 300km, snowsure Val d'Isère - Tignes ski area, Val is world-famous for a reason and a definite must-do for your skiing bucket list.
With not just one but two glaciers in the area (Glacier du Pisaillas in Val and the Grande Motte in Tignes), you're guaranteed snow for your holiday.
Packed full of bars, restaurants and clubs including the infamous Folie Douce, you'll find plenty to keep you smiling on and off the slopes. The village itself is a mix of old and new with plenty of snowy streets and coffee shops.
The lowdown
- 300km Val d'Isère - Tignes ski area
- Snowsure with two glaciers
- World-class nightlife
- Great shopping
- An intermediate's paradise
- Sunday flying from Gatwick or Manchester to Grenoble
- 3 hour 30 minute transfer
Val d'Isère resort stats
- Resort altitude: 1850m
- Skiing altitude: 1550m to 3456m
- Glacier: Yes
- Ski area size: 300km in the Val d'Isère - Tignes ski area
- Number of runs: 159
- Range of runs: 13% green, 44% blue, 27% red and 16% black
- Lifts: 25 drags, 39 chairlifts, 6 gondola, 3 cable cars and 2 funiculars
- Night skiing: No
- Cross country trails: 41km
- Snowmaking: 1255 snow cannons
- Resort bus: Yes
On the mountain
Set high up in the mountains and with fantastically varied terrain spanning 300km, most of Val d’Isère‘s lifts are long and rapid meaning you spend more time actually having fun rather than queuing up!
This is an intermediate and advanced-level paradise. There's a seemingly endless amount of runs and plenty of easily accessible off-piste so get ready to work those leg muscles! With two glaciers in the area (try doing both in a day), you're guaranteed snow so there's nothing to stop you from covering the miles.
The 10-person gondola from La Daille means access to the ski area from Neilson Hotel La Tovière is easy.
Off the mountain
When not skiing check out the Centre Aquasportif with its beach world (leisure pool, river currents, water cannons), spa world (saunas, steam baths), sports world (climbing walls, weights room) and well-being world for massage and beauty treatments.
And, if you like to shop, you'll love it here. There are boutiques, designer outlets and sports shops. Dine out in the many restaurants or at your hotel before heading out to party the night away.
Ice driving is an absolute blast and is not to be missed. Learn how to control your car on snow and ice whilst driving on a special circuit with an instructor. It's serious sideways fun!
Ride with the dogs on a husky sleigh ride. It's offered as evening entertainment or a whole-day alternative to skiing.
Val d'Isère offers
Save some money for après with our ski & board offers
- Look at our ski deals page for the latest savings and offers.
- Free professional ski guiding and coaching from fully qualified Neilson Mountain Experts when you stay at Neilson Hotel La Tovière.
- Free lift pass for the group leader when 12 or more people book and each pre-book a lift pass
- Everyone pays the child pass rate when you pre-book two adult and two child lift passes (5-18)
- Free lift passes for children up to 4 and seniors aged 75 and over are available in the resort
- Free entry to the resort swimming pool and sports centre when you pre-book a lift pass
Don't miss...
Ice driving is an absolute blast and not to be missed. Learn how to control your car on snow and ice whilst driving on a special circuit with an instructor. It's serious sideways fun!
Ride with the dogs on a husky sleigh ride. It's offered as evening entertainment or a whole day alternative to skiing. Meet these beautiful working dogs up close and see the mountains from a dog's view.