Lying in the heart of the Vanoise national park, Val d'Isere is undoubtedly one of the most highly regarded ski resorts in France. Once an 11th century farming village, it first opened its doors to skiers in 1932 and has been steadily expanding ever since. The village has not lost any of the unique character and charm of its past; its narrow pedestrianised streets lined with archways, traditional stone architecture and enchanting 16th century church making it one of the prettiest large alpine resorts. The town lies along the banks of the river Isere and is made up of three connected villages: the bustling town centre of Val Village, the futuristic La Daille, and the sleepy hamlet of Le Fornet.

One of the world's best resorts for expert skiers and confident intermediates, Val D'Isere also has good facilities for beginners, with a wide choice of ski schools and a range of progressive green and blue runs. Val d'Isere and Tignes together make up the huge Espace Killy, with 300km of pistes as well as a vast selection of accessible off-piste runs. The high altitude of most slopes means that snow is virtually guaranteed all season long, and the efficiency of the lift system means that one can ski from one side of the piste map to the other without ever having to get on a bus.

For a high altitude resort, Val d'Isere is extremely lively. It boasts a fantastic apres ski scene and varied nightlife, with countless bars and restaurants. High end shops abound, and events such as torchlit descents, horseback polo, downhill racing and big air competitions are regular occurences throughout the season.