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Major city · France

Val-d'Isère

Spend 3–4 days for full ski access; 2 days works for a quick run‑through. Winter lifts run 8 am–4 pm; summer bike trails need a bike hire.

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Val-d'Isère is a high‑altitude Alpine resort with 300 km of pistes linked to Tignes (Espace Killy). Winter skiing needs 3–4 days to cover the main runs; summer mountain‑biking and hiking can be done in a day‑trip. The village centre is pedestrian‑only and free buses circulate frequently.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (bike/hike)
avoid Apr–May (low snow, limited lift service)
Airports
GVA · LYS · CMF · GNB
Nights
3–4

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Val-d'Isère: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Val-d'Isère17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Ambulance (SAMU)15
  • Fire18

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Val-d'Isère, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

300 km of ski runsEspace Killy ski area (shared with Tignes)High‑altitude snow (1850 m)Summer mountain‑biking and hiking
Airports
GVA Geneva Cointrin (180 km (112 mi), bus 4 h 30 min) · LYS Lyon Saint‑Exupéry (220 km (137 mi), bus 3 h 30 min) · CMF Chambéry Airport (130 km (81 mi), bus 3 h 30 min) · GNB Grenoble Airport (210 km (130 mi), bus 3 h 30 min)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    8°C (46°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Val-d'Isère: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−5°C (23°F)

8 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

7 rd

Mar

8°C (46°F)

0°C (32°F)

9 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

13 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

13 rd

Aug

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

12 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

11 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

0°C (32°F)

8 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−4°C (25°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Free village bus runs every 5 min in winter (08:00‑17:00) and every 30 min in summer; the centre is pedestrian‑only. Taxis and ski‑shuttle services connect to the train station.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tignes

go

Door to door: ≈10 min

Free ski‑shuttle from Val‑d’Isère centre, 5 min ride

Part of the Espace Killy area; same lift pass.

Bourg‑Saint‑Maurice

caution

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Coach from village bus stop, about 1 h 15 min

Train connections onward; limited services in deep winter.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Avenue Lodge

On Avenue Olympique, near lifts, spa and lounge bar; price €330‑695

Chalet Aquilina

3‑bed chalet, ski‑in/ski‑out, sleeps up to 6, central location

Pierre & Vacances Les Balcons de Bellevarde

Residence with panoramic views, ski‑in facilities

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
Mid
€100–150 (≈ US$120–180) excl. bed
High
€150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Val-d'Isère is a safe resort; main risks are winter road conditions, occasional avalanches, and crowded lifts—stay on marked paths and heed local warnings.
  • Snow chains may be required on car approaches in winter; check local rules.
  • Espace Killy lift pass is needed for Tignes access; buy in advance.
  • Winter road via Modane closed when the Iserian pass is shut.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Ambulance (SAMU)
15
Fire
18
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Val-d'Isère. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (bike/hike) · avoid Apr–May (low snow, limited lift service) · month by month →
  2. 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to France

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