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 10h 35m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Alixan takes 0h 35m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 21m 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 ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 155 miles and will cost you around $11. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 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 10h 35m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Alixan takes 0h 35m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 21m 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 ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 155 miles and will cost you around $11. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 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 (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,793 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,293 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,426 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,803 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
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Where to stay in Val-d'Isere

Average rates range from around $272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $989 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 (9.3, 829 reviews)
$251+
Hôtel VoulezVous by Les Etincelles
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 238 reviews)
$445+
Hotel Ormelune
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 242 reviews)
$253+
Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 546 reviews)
$399+
Everest Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 121 reviews)
$267+
Hôtel les Campanules by Les Etincelles
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 241 reviews)
$420+

Renting a car in Val-d'Isere

Expect to pay $7.87 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 $94.48 and $125.98.

Expect to pay $7.87 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 $94.48 and $125.98.