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 55 miles from Val-d'Isere. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 26m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 121 miles 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 FlixBus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 50 miles and will cost you around $12. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 105 miles. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Val-d'Isere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 55 miles from Val-d'Isere. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 26m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 121 miles 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 FlixBus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 50 miles and will cost you around $12. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 105 miles. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Val-d'Isere

Airlines serving Val-d'Isere

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,692 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,025 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,167 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,109 reviews)
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Where to stay in Val-d'Isere

Average rates range from around $305 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,109 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in Val-d'Isere

Chalet Hotel Du Fornet
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 374 reviews)
$373+
Hôtel Avancher
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 810 reviews)
$373+
Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 559 reviews)
$476+
Hôtel les Campanules by Les Etincelles
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 240 reviews)
$368+
Everest Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 106 reviews)
$282+
Le Paquis
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 414 reviews)
$268+

Renting a car in Val-d'Isere

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29.