Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 August
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Val-d'Isere in August
Estimated hotel price
$97
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. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 50m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Montpellier takes 1h 23m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 39m 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 Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus and Bus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 225 km and will cost you around $10. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 402 km. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

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. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 50m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Montpellier takes 1h 23m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 39m 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 Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus and Bus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 225 km and will cost you around $10. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 402 km. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Val-d'Isere

Airlines serving Val-d'Isere

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,464 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,987 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,228 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,311 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
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Where to stay in Val-d'Isere

Average rates range from around $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $920 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 La Vanoise
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 584 reviews)
$165+
Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 553 reviews)
$378+
Hotel Tsanteleina
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 269 reviews)
$463+
Hôtel Le Refuge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 691 reviews)
$188+
Langley Hotel Tignes 2100
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1258 reviews)
$128+
Hôtel Village Montana by Les Etincelles
4 stars
Good (7.4, 901 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Val-d'Isere

Expect to pay $8.78 per gallon 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

Expect to pay $8.78 per gallon 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 $105.39 and $140.51.