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 9h 55m.

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 28m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 43m 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 Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 85 miles and will cost you around $16. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $16 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 9h 55m.

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 28m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 43m 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 Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 85 miles and will cost you around $16. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $16 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (908 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Val-d'Isere

Average rates range from around $260 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,037 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 Avancher
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 808 reviews)
$285+
Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 558 reviews)
$374+
Hôtel Le Refuge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 691 reviews)
$363+
Langley Hotel Tignes 2100
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1176 reviews)
$173+
Les Crêtes Blanches
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 676 reviews)
$176+
Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Daille
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 365 reviews)
$106+

Renting a car in Val-d'Isere

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71.