Val-d'Isere travel guide

Val-d'Isere Tourism | Val-d'Isere Guide

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.

When to visit Val-d'Isere

Val-d'Isere in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Val-d'Isere in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 88
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 88 km from Val-d'Isere. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Alixan takes 0h 35m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Avignon, expect to pay about C$ 16 for a 0h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 195 km from Val-d'Isere. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Chambéry, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 145 km. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the downtown.

Plane

Although Val-d'Isere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 88 km from Val-d'Isere. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Alixan takes 0h 35m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Avignon, expect to pay about C$ 16 for a 0h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 195 km from Val-d'Isere. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Chambéry, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 145 km. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the downtown.

Airports near Val-d'Isere

Airlines serving Val-d'Isere

Lufthansa
Good (4,588 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,426 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,548 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,693 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (390 reviews)
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Where to stay in Val-d'Isere

Average rates range from around C$ 313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,559 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in Val-d'Isere

Hôtel Avenue Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 387+
Hôtel Village Montana by Les Etincelles
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
Hôtel les Campanules by Les Etincelles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 362+
Langley Hotel Tignes 2100
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
Langley Hotel Victors
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 177+

Renting a car in Val-d'Isere

Expect to pay C$ 2.83 per litre in Val-d'Isere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.91 and C$ 45.22.

Expect to pay C$ 2.83 per litre in Val-d'Isere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.91 and C$ 45.22.