Among Europe’s most famous snowboarding mountains, Val d’Isre brags 285 kilometres of groomed runs. The winter season gets going during Nov and ends in the start of May. The purpose built French village caters for all your needs. The resort extends down the vale from La Daille up to Le Fornet with the focus and the apres ski in the centre Val Village. This clustering of pretty chalets comprise smart dress shops most of which have developed since the resort was chosen for the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Spred over three areas Val d’Isre has lots of ski able slopes for all levels. With a good snow record, the town is massively fashionable amongst pro skiers and motorway skiing intermediates, however you do not have to be especially experienced to love what is on offer. One can easily see why so many English are drawn to the village, with its famous nightlife and the wide variety of entertainment on offer, however the close proximity of Tignes enables you to head out to quieter climes if it all begins to get too much.
Pros
Alongside Chamonix it has the best nightlife in the Alps. Everybody understands English. Comfortable entrance to Val d’Isre and Tignes known collectively as the the Espace Killy skiing area. It has a lot of vehicles and though there are many buses in the day, committed party animmals should head to be within walking distance from the town.
Cons
Pricy. Busy and very popular with English skiers, therefore not for those seeking a classic French ski resort to savour a stress free ski holiday. Numerous lifts can close in bad conditions. Some tricky blue and green pistes.