Val d’Isère: A living snow globe
Make yourself at home in one of our luxury chalet rentals in Val d’Isère in the French Alps and follow our guide for the best addresses and activities in the area.
If you’re looking for both a delicious meal and an unforgettable evening, then dining at La Folie Douce is a must! With four locations in Val d’Isère, this restaurant is a true alpine institution. Come here for a jaw-dropping cabaret show, complete with aerial acrobatics, until festive après-ski hour. Now a famous haunt with several locations across the Alps, Folie Douce de Val was the first of these restaurants and certainly warrants a visit!
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Dining experience / Festive
With its two glaciers, 32 black runs (including the famous Bellevarde face), and lesser-known off-piste nooks, this is one of the most famous ski areas in the world. Don your skis or snowboard and take on the mountain slaloming between dazzling landscapes featuring lakes, valleys, and icy cascades.
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Skiing domain / Sporty
Picture this: you’ve just finished a run on the alpine peaks of Val d’Isère and you’re ready for the next thrill. Step into the driver’s seat of a racing car and feel the adrenaline surge as you take on the track, guided by our certified instructors. Push the limits, master every turn, and experience the mountain rush like never before.
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Race course / Thrilling
After an active start on the slopes and a hearty Savoyard meal, you’ll want nothing more than to unwind at home in your luxury chalet. Let our concierge organise a visit from a professional masseuse who will deliver a custom massage to loosen your muscles and help you rejuvenate for another day of skiing.
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In-chalet spa / Relaxing
5 - Host a catered evening
If you want to spend a special evening at home, why not host a catered evening at your chalet? While a skilled private chef works away in your kitchen, let a mixologist serve you drinks by the crackling fireplace. Not only will you enjoy the best alpine flavours, you’ll also get to share a convivial moment with your loved ones.
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Dining experience / Cosy
Looking for even more ideas of things to do in the Alps? See our suggestions below:
Val d’Isère
If you want to be in the heart of the action, then Val d’Isère is the place for you! With the ski lifts right at your doorstep, you’ll be able to hit the slopes whenever you please. After a day out in the snow, you’ll also enjoy the proximity of restaurants, shops, and local institutions that form the beating heart of this renowned alpine station.
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Central / Active
Chalet Daria
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Le Fornet
Just a short ways out of Val d’Isère, Le Fornet is a quiet hamlet that seems to belong to a different era. Here, stone and wood conspire in idyllic chalets and ancient farms, transporting you to the pages of a storybook. But don’t let the leisurely atmosphere fool you: beside this tranquil, residential area, are some of the best slopes that Val d’Isère has to offer.
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Out of town / Calm
Chalet Orso
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Le Crêt
The historic district of Val d'Isère, Le Crêt is now an integral part of central Val d'Isère, while retaining a chic and intimate atmosphere. Beloved by families who are regulars at the resort, Le Crêt is divided between luxurious apartments and breathtaking chalets at the foot of the mountains. In this ideally located neighbourhood, you'll be just a few steps away from trendy bars and lively restaurants!
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Historic / Central
Etoile du Nord
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Winter
Winters in Val d’Isère are unmatched. With the skiable domain’s high altitudes, the resort boasts excellent snow conditions all season long. Strap on your skis, skates, or snowboard any time between December and April to make the most of the icy landscapes.
Autumn
Autumn offers a unique opportunity to explore Val d’Isère as the landscapes put on their final colourful show before a blanket of white takes over the resort. Take this opportunity to hike the mountains before coming home and lighting a cosy fire in your chalet. Weather depending, you might even get a chance to hit the slopes when the first snow of the season falls!
Summer
Summer holidays in the French Alps, though perhaps less emblematic, are just as rich and fulfilling as their wintery counterparts. Mountain lovers will love hiking through the tranquil mountain trails, climbing the rocky facades, or even paragliding above the verdant landscapes! You might even catch a glimpse of edelweiss in the flourishing fields.
Spring
Spring is the perfect time to get a big breath of fresh mountain air when the crowds are thin. Across the mountain tops, melting snow makes way for rolling hills, dazzling blue waters, and blossoming flowers. Between April and June, you can enjoy both the pleasant natural landscapes and the cosy spas while warmer spring weather makes its first appearance.
Spend a day at the Centre Aquasportif complex
Even when the weather conditions don’t lend themselves to outdoor activities in the mountains, your day won’t go to waste with a visit to the Centre Aquasportif, a huge indoor aquatic complex. Here, the multitude of spaces including a climbing wall, exercise room, athletic courts, and wellness and relaxation space promise to keep each member of the family entertained all day long, no matter their preferences!
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Indoors / Sporty
Meet the animals at La Ferme de l’Adroit
For three generations, La Ferme de l’Adroit has not only been providing fantastic regional products from their farm, they have also been welcoming families to spend a day on site. Here, you can meet all of Old MacDonald’s friends, including cows, pigs, chickens, and horses! After meeting the animals, stop in for lunch at their restaurant to savour the delightful fruits of their labour. If you taste something you like, you can even stop in at the farm’s shop and pick up cheese, meat, jam, and whatever else tickles your taste buds!
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Farm / Animals
Ice skate around in the heart of town
There’s no better way to feel like you’re living in the heart of a snow globe than to head to the ice skating rink in the centre of Val d’Isère’s village. Every winter, a skating rink is set up between the mountains and the wooden lodges that decorate this winter wonderland. Come with your own skates or rent them for an evening ice skating under the twinkling stars and soft city lights. Afterwards, stop in at the welcome chalet for a mug of hot cocoa to cap your night!
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Central / Outdoors
Swing through the trees at Accrobranche
Whenever you’re visiting Val d’Isère, a day at Accrobranche is perfect for entertaining the family and taking in the beautiful mountain landscapes. With six different courses suited for a range of levels, you can climb your way through the evergreen trees while peering out at the towering peaks beyond. It’s also worth stopping at the suspended terrace, for a picnic with an unforgettable view.
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Beautiful views / Thrills
Bellevarde
Sought out for Olympic events, this slope is best suited to highly experienced skiers. Designed for and by high-level competitors, it’s the best slope if you’re in search of a challenge. Put your technical skills to the test and race down the steep incline, feeling your heart beating through your chest from the adrenaline!
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Athletic / Thrilling
Mangard
If you’re in search of something more gentle, yet still challenging, the blue run of Mangard might be more your speed. Running down to the Le Fornet cable car, cruise down kilometres of pristine snow with lovely views of the valley below.
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Family-friendly / Beautiful views
La Moura
In a refined decor and sleek atmosphere, La Mourra is a must when eating out in Val d’Isère. Here, let yourself get swept away by the Japanese-inspired fusion cuisine. Bask in a purely alpine setting, with exposed wood, plush seating, and natural decorative elements perfect for a warm and convivial evening.
La Mourra
Hôtel La Mourra, 460 avenue du Prariond, 73150 Val d’Isère
La Table de l'Ours
In the luxurious Hôtel les Barmes de l’Ours, you’ll find a Michelin-starred restaurant that makes your mouth water. Helmed by chef Antoine Gras, La Table de l’Ours offers dishes inspired by the Alps themselves. Find a taste of the landscape’s lakes, mountains, and meadows in everything you eat, from the fresh local produce to fish from Lake Geneva.
La Table de l'Ours
Hôtel les Barmes de l’Ours, Montée de Bellevarde, 73155 Val d’Isère
Poya
A newer addition to the Val d’Isère dining scene, Poya invites you into a trendy space set in a lounge-like atmosphere. Not only will you enjoy the typically Savoyard cuisine, your meal will also pulse to the beat of the DJ’s best tracks. There’s no better address in Val d’Isère for a festive meal with great food.
La Poya
683 Avenue de l’Olympique, 73150 Val d’Isère
La Luge
If you’re looking for a classic taste of the Savoie region, then head straight for La Luge. In a wooded chalet-style setting, where carved seating, neutral colours, and pops of red create a warm atmosphere, enjoy quality time with loved ones around a pot of fondue!
La Luge
Hôtel Le Blizzard, 1006 avenue Olympique, 73150 Val d'Isère
L'Empreinte Avaline
Accessible right off of a green run on the Bellevarde face, L’Empreinte Avaline is a chic bistronomic restaurant. A new contender on the Val d’Isère dining scene, it offers traditional French dishes and exquisite seafood. As you feast, gaze out at the imposing mountain face from your table on the terrace or through the wide bay windows.
L'Empreinte Avaline
Lieu-dit Grand-Pré, 73150 Val d'Isère
La Table des Neiges
There’s no more refined restaurant in Val d’Isère than La Table des Neiges. Its wooden facade and gilded accents create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere, where you can savour bistro inspired meals in alpine fashion. Set in the luxurious Le Tsanteleina hotel, a dinner at La Table des Neiges promises unforgettable moments in refined elegance.
La Table des Neiges
1040 Avenue Olympique, 73150 Val d'Isère
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Discover the domain on foot
While the ski slopes offer stunning views, there’s much more to be discovered a little further off trail! Led by a trusted guide, snowshoe through the winter wonderland, from the tallest summits of Tigne and Val d’Isère down their dazzling mountain faces through snow-powdered forests.
Beautiful views / Calm
Go dog sledding beside the lake
From the comfort of your sleigh, all bundled up in blankets and holding your loved ones tightly, explore the majestic winter scenery with a pack of sled dogs. Let one of our expert mushers take you for a spin beside the frozen waters of the lake in Tignes.
Family-friendly / Animals
Work up an appetite for dinner in an igloo
If the adrenaline from a long day on the slopes makes it hard for you to sit still come supper time, let our team organise a dining experience in an igloo for you. Not only will you enjoy your meal in a truly unique setting, you’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at skeet shooting, snowshoe across the landscape, and take a ride in a snow groomer before the meal!
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Dining experience / Outdoors
Soar above the landscape in a tandem paraglider
If you want a new perspective of the expansive Tignes and Val d’Isère landscapes, take to the skies in a paraglider. Let the guide take you across the sky and show you all the region’s highlights (emphasis on the high!). With your skis or snowboard at the ready, you’ll be able to glide away on the mountain face right after your flight ends.
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Beautiful views / Aerial