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 Boston and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 26m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $23 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 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 Montpellier, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 215 miles and will cost you around $16. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 250 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 Boston and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 26m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $23 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 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 Montpellier, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 215 miles and will cost you around $16. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 250 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
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Where to stay in Val-d'Isere

Average rates range from around $235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $922 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in Val-d'Isere

Hotel Les Suites - Maison Bouvier
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 297 reviews)
$274+
Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 553 reviews)
$378+
Hotel Tsanteleina
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 270 reviews)
$645+
Hôtel La Vanoise
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 585 reviews)
$182+
Hôtel Le Refuge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 692 reviews)
$188+
Les Crêtes Blanches
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 686 reviews)
$172+

Renting a car in Val-d'Isere

Expect to pay $8.74 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 $104.93 and $139.91.

Expect to pay $8.74 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 $104.93 and $139.91.