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Val-d'Isere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Val-d'Isere

With a population of 1,632, Val-d'Isere is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Val-d'Isere has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Val-d'Isere

Ski or snowboard lessons in Val d'Isère

When to visit Val-d'Isere

Val-d'Isere in August
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Val-d'Isere in August
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Val-d'Isere

Plane

Although Val-d'Isere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 55 miles from Val-d'Isere. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Jet2, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 121 miles from Val-d'Isere. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 85 miles and will cost you around £12. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 105 miles. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Val-d'Isere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 55 miles from Val-d'Isere. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Jet2, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 121 miles from Val-d'Isere. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 85 miles and will cost you around £12. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 105 miles. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Val-d'Isere

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
CMFChambéry

Airlines serving Val-d'Isere

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in Val-d'Isere

Average rates range from around £191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Val-d'Isere

Most booked hotels in Val-d'Isere

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Hôtel Avancher
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£212+
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Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£280+
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Hôtel Le Refuge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£218+
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Langley Hotel Tignes 2100
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Daille
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hôtel Village Montana by Les Etincelles
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£139+
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Hiring a car in Val-d'Isere

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Val-d'Isere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.59 and £23.45.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Val-d'Isere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.59 and £23.45.