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Unrivaled amongst most famed ski resorts, Val d’Isre touts 320 km of groomed trails. Skiing begins in mid November and culminates in the beginning of May. Val d’Isere provides for all your needs. The village is spread through the valley from La Daille until Le Fornet with the apres ski in the centre of Val Village. This cluster of cute luxury chalets contain smart boutiques nearly all of which have arisen since the resort was picked for the Winter Olympics.

Spred over three areas the town has ample slopes for all levels. Val d’Isere has a great historical snow record, the town is massively popular among advanced skiers and boarders and mileage hungry intermediates, but you do not have to be particularly adventurous to relish what’s on offer. It is easy to how come numerous Brits are pulled in to the town, with its renowned night-life and the range of amusement on offer, furthermore the near proximity of Tignes enables you to head out to calmer climes if it all becomes too much.

Pros

A brilliant night out in the French Alps. Everybody speaks English. Quick access to Val d’Isre and Tignes known as the Espace Killy ski area. There’s a lot of traffic and whilst there are many buses during the daytime, committed apres skiers had better aim to be within walking distance from the town.

Cons

Costly. Busy and popular with English holiday makers, so not for those seeking a classic French ski town to relish a calming trip. Several ski lifts can shut in bad conditions. A few challenging blue and green pistes.