Val d’Isère Ski School

Chambery is the closest airport to Val d’Isère, at just under 2 hours away via airport transfer. Most clients fly to Geneva or Lyon as there is a greater choice of flights and prices. It takes just under 3 hours to get from Geneva airport to Val d’Isère.

You can check out the latest snow conditions on the official Val d’Isere site.

Val d’Isère is a very family friendly ski resort which suits both young and older children. The chic resort has something for every level of skier or snowboarder so you don’t need to worry about keeping the whole family entertained in Val d’Isère.

If you’re looking for a ski school in Val d’Isere with outstanding tuition, small groups and a variety of lesson lengths, then New Generation Ski School can help.

Val d’Isère for families

We recommend the following nanny services in Val d’Isere:

T4 Nannies
T4 offers a private nanny service in Val d’Isere, Tignes, Meribel, Courchevel, La Tania, La Plagne, and La Rosiere. They hand pick nannies who share the belief that undivided attention, fun and getting involved are the key ingredients to a happy family holiday.

Boobird Childcare
Entwining passions for travelling and natural learning, each child’s holiday is filled with play and creativity. Parents can explore the mountains knowing their children are safely cared for.

Val d’Isère is a good resort for beginners, with special areas within walking distance from town to practice controlling speed and learning the ski technique.

If you’re a complete beginner, head towards either the beginners area in La Daille or the one in the centre of resort. It’s perfect for both kids and adults who are new to skiing.

With such a large ski area comes the huge variety of pistes. If you’re a beginner, intermediate or expert skier looking for a challenge off-piste; there is something for everyone in Val d’Isere.

.There are 29 blue slopes, and 14 green runs, so if you’re just learning how to perfect your snowplough turns or are a complete beginner, discover the reason Val d’Isere is so famous for yourself.

If you’re looking for group ski lessons in Val d’Isere, private ski lessons or snowboard instructors, take a look at our online availability with our ski school in Val d’Isère. We have a wide range of lessons available in our ski school, depending on your schedule. Get in touch today to discover a whole new world of skiing or snowboarding in the Espace Killy ski area.

Beginner ski lift passes and free lifts to use

Val d’Isère ski resort usually opens in late November. For this years opening and closing dates for Val d’Isère resort, please click here.

Val d’Isère ski resorts sits at 1850 altitude. It’s famous for being one of the most reliable ski resorts for snow in Europe, due to its high altitude and deep valley where the snow is protected from other elements like sun and wind.

60% of the slopes in Tignes & Val d’Isère are over 2500m meaning it is a very snow-sure resort. The valley itself where Val d’Isère is located, is narrow with steep walls meaning it has its own little microclimate at the end of the valley. Making for snowy conditions all winter long. It sure makes the town look very picturesque!

Val d’Isère is in the higher price bracket, when it comes to ski resorts. Like any holiday, you can make it as expensive or budget as you please. Val d’Isère does have many private chalets in stunning locations with a team of staff on hand to help with anything you need. But there also smaller self-catered apartments if that’s more your style.

If you do want to visit the Espace Killy ski area, but have a smaller budget, we’d suggest considering Tignes as another option as it’s slightly cheaper resort with access to the same ski area.

As for ski lessons, it works out cheaper to join our group lessons, but if you have a larger group of a similar level it actually works out cheaper to book a private ski lesson for you all. Take a look at our group lessons in Val d’Isère here.

If you’re visiting Val d’Isère don’t fancy giving ski lessons a go, and don’t plan to ski or snowboard for the duration of your holiday – fear not. There is plenty of alternative activities to skiing and snowboarding in Val d’Isère.

• Spa & swimming facilities
• Restaurant experiences on the mountain
• Snow-shoeing
• Sledging
• Dog-sledding, horse drawn sleighs or skidoo adventures!
• Visit the sports centre
• Buy a pedestrian pass and jump on a lift
• Go to après-ski
• Book a tandem flight

Valdinet

A useful website with information about resort, as well as snow reports and useful tips and advice.